Socially Safe Environment
HERA against racism and discrimination
1. Our conviction
We are bringing women’s football into the spotlight: strong, visible and inclusive. This is incompatible with exclusion or discrimination in any form.
We lower barriers for girls to play football. This requires an environment where you feel safe, can be yourself and are seen.
That is why there is no place for racism or discrimination at HERA.
Not on the pitch.
Not on the sidelines.
Not online.
Not within our organisation.
This applies to everyone around HERA: players, staff, personnel, volunteers, supporters and partners.
2. Zero tolerance
HERA maintains a zero tolerance policy regarding racism and discrimination.
By discrimination, we mean any form of distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference based on, among others:
- Skin colour or origin
- Nationality
- Ethnicity
- Religion or belief
- Gender or gender identity
- Sexual orientation
- Age
- Disability or chronic illness
- Political conviction
- Social or economic background
3. Code of Conduct
We expect everyone involved with HERA to:
- Communicate respectfully
- Use inclusive language
- Actively stand against discrimination
- Call out inappropriate behaviour
- Report incidents
4. Reporting procedure
Anyone who experiences or witnesses racism or discrimination within the context of HERA can:
- Contact the confidential advisor at vertrouwenscontactpersoon@hera-united.nl
- Report it to the board
- If applicable, report it through the official KNVB channels or VVCS
Together safe, together strong
At HERA United, we believe it is important that everyone feels welcome, safe and respected. On and around the pitch, in the dressing room and beyond. Football is about having fun, growing together and making each other stronger. This is only possible in a socially safe environment.
We are bringing women’s football into the spotlight: strong, visible and inclusive. This is incompatible with exclusion or discrimination in any form.
This applies to everyone around HERA: players, staff, personnel, volunteers, supporters and partners.
Do you feel uncomfortable about something or would you simply like to talk it through? Don’t hesitate to contact Karin.
Confidential advisor
Karin Legemate
Vertrouwenscontactpersoon@hera-united.nl
06-23745458
