Wikidata:Universal Code of Conduct consultation
Universal Code of Conduct (UCoC)
The Universal Code of Conduct (UCoC) is one of the key policy initiatives that has come out of the Wikimedia 2030 community conversations and strategy process.
Wikimedians from around the world have put forth 10 recommendations to guide the movement towards its 2030 vision. One of these recommendations, to “Provide for Safety and Inclusion,” included creating a Code of Conduct that aims to provide a universal baseline of acceptable behavior for the entire movement without tolerance for harassment.
The UCoC is being developed in consultation with the Wikimedia community with respect to context, existing local policies, as well as enforcement and conflict resolution structures. As you will see, it is a collection of very basic principles about how to behave in a collaborative environment, most of which our community already implements and shares as a value.
It is, though, an important attempt at strengthening our mutual commitment to protect those users who might suffer from harassment, abuse or threatening behaviors, because of their involvement on the projects.
What is the purpose of this page? edit
As per the Board of Trustees’ statement, there are two phases for the UCoC project. The first phase involved research, community and stakeholder dialogue, as well as a joint volunteer-staff committee that drafted the UCoC text proposal. The proposed text was submitted to the Board of Trustees for ratification on 13 October 2020 and was officially approved on 2 February 2021.
This page was one of the discussion hubs for the second phase of the consultation, that will focus on how to enforce the UCoC. As with the first phase of the project, outlining clear enforcement pathways will involve broad input from the Wikimedia community, including the Wikidata community. The phase ended on March 3, 2021.
Now, Universal Code of Conduct Phase 2 drafting committee would like comments about the enforcement draft guidelines for the Universal Code of Conduct (UCoC). This review period is planned for 17 August 2021 through 17 October 2021.
How can I help? edit
As our movement grows, it is important that it does so together. Your voice is needed to help shape pathways to enforcing the Code of conduct, that addresses the diverse needs across our communities. Communities are strongly encouraged to regularly share their experiences, ideas, and learnings with behavioural policies here, on Meta, in upcoming consultations and discussions.
First of all, please take some time to review and assess the current draft of Enforcement guideline of the UCoC. Then, you can:
- join the discussion, either in the talk page or setting up a separate discussion about updating the current policies or setting new ones;
- convince other people to participate, here on Wikidata or on your home project (in the latter case, please also notice it on Meta);
- contact me via email if you want to elaborate on your thoughts in private (privacy will be assured).
Important links edit
- meta:Universal Code of Conduct Policy text - The official text of the policy on Meta
- meta:Universal Code of Conduct - The general coordination page about the UCoC consultation
- meta:Universal Code of Conduct/Enforcement draft guidelines review - Information about enforcement guideline review process.
- FAQ - Some of the frequently asked questions about the UCoC