Coachella unveils new initiative in opposition to sexual assault – EDM All Day

“We are taking deliberate steps to develop a competition tradition that’s secure and inclusive for everybody. Persons of any gender identification or expression, intercourse, sexual orientation, race, faith, age or capacity are welcome at Coachella,” acknowledged the mega-festival upon launching model new initiative, Every One.

Every One is a brand new effort to fight sexual harassment and assault that, sadly, has turn into a mainstay at music gatherings across the globe. In addition to encouraging company to take extra private duty, Coachella may also be hiring skilled Safety Ambassadors to roam the grounds all through the weekend and assist these in misery. There may also be tents arrange the place Ambassadors can present counsel to company.

The competition additionally reiterated its longtime stance on sexual assault: “Coachella will NOT tolerate any type of assault or harassment, be it sexual, bodily or verbal. Anyone discovered to be in violation of this coverage is topic to fast removing from the competition web site and regulation enforcement could also be notified.”

Read extra on the initiative right here.

H/T: Complex