Frequently asked questions

The S.A.F.E. Movement is for anyone who believes in diversity and equality for all. This is for any person who agrees that everyone should be treated with respect regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, disbility, sexual orientation or religion etc

It’s very simple; become a S.A.F.E. advocate by speaking up: 1. When someone says or does something that makes you feel uncomfortable, discriminated, harassed etc 2. When you witness comments or behavior directed towards others that is racist, xenophobic, oppressive or discriminatory in any way This can be at work, at a work related event, at school or at any social setting in general.

The S.A.F.E. Movement always recommends that any behavior as the ones explained above are taken seriously. When and if appropriate, it’s important to bring these topics to HR, the school and/or authorities. We know that this isn’t always possible and that sometimes, it’s the first time you encounter these things and you can feel that “it’s not a big deal, they probably didn’t mean anything by it” or “well, if it happens again, I’ll definitely tell the right person about it”. But if you don’t speak up, you’re giving that person the feeling that “this is ok” and you’ve also given them permission to do it again. So here are some tips on what you can do: Get their attention. You can use the phrase “Let’s shift this” The person who is displaying this behavior may give you a funny look, this is the perfect time to let them know their comments/behavior are 1. Inappropriate 2. Make you feel uncomfortable 3. Are offensive 4. Not welcome in the “workplace, school..etc”

If you know the person well or feel comfortable with taking the conversation further, this is a great opportunity help them question their own behavior. You can say things like the examples below. “I know you didn’t mean it, but that makes me feel uncomfortable” and ask them questions such as: • “Why did you say that?” • “What information are you basing that on?” Often times, people have unconscious biases and don’t think before speaking or acting. Your questions can prompt a conversation that will help them realize, on their own, that their behavior creates a negative impact on other’s feelings toward them and will give them a poor reputation. If you speak up for yourself and others, people around you will know that it is not ok to display this behavior towards you or people near you. The more people that do this, the less we will see this behavior in all settings.

Find us online, on any of our channels: Instagram(https://www.instagram.com/thesafemovement_/) Twitter(https://twitter.com/thesafemovement) Youtube(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmy6tA7YQn2bTCtMrDCSYEA) Facebook(https://www.facebook.com/Safe-Movement-596764987341937/) You can also follow the conversation by checking out our hashtag #SAFEMovement

Tag us in your posts and use the hashtag #SAFEMovement. We’re on the lookout for advocates who post their videos and join the conversation on what people can do to stop the negative behavior explained above.

You can certainly donate your time and voice to the cause. Create a video, encourage others to join and most importantly, speak up.