The Board of Governors approved a statement on sexual harassment at its meeting in June 2018.
The Board of Governors condemns sexual harassment in the strongest terms and affirms that theInformation Theory Society will be guided by best practices as outlined in the
suggesting that the most potent predictor of sexual harassment is organizational climate and thatresearch communities can take concrete steps to reduce sexual harassment by demonstrating howseriously they listen to those who courageously speak up to report their sexual harassmentexperiences."
We therefore reaffirm thatthe guiding principle for ITSoc volunteers andmembers is to act ethically and respectfully towards othermembers, not to denigrate victims or reporters ofsexual harassment, nor discourage other members from reporting sexual harassment. Volunteers and members are not to engage in any form of retaliation, bullying or cyber-bullying around sexual harassment cases. Volunteers and members are reminded that the
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