Statement of Principles
Free Circulation of Scientists The principle of the Universality of Science is fundamental to scientific progress. This principle embodies the freedom of movement,
association, expression and communication for scientists, as well as equitable access
to data, information and research materials. In pursuing its objectives with respect
to the rights and responsibilities of scientists, the International Union of Pure and
Applied Physics (IUPAP) actively upholds this principle and, in so doing, opposes
any discrimination on the basis of such factors as ethnic origin, religion, citizenship,
language, political stance, gender or age. IUPAP should only sponsor conferences
and events at institutions and in countries that uphold this principle. If scientists
are excluded from attending IUPAP-sponsored international conferences by a host
institution or country on the basis of any of these factors, IUPAP should register its
concern at the highest level of that institution or country and should not sponsor any
future events in that country until such exclusions have been eliminated.
Harassment at Conferences It is the policy of the International Union of Pure and
Applied Physics (IUPAP) that all participants at an IUPAP-supported Conference
will enjoy a comfortable experience, and that they will treat each other with respect
at all times. The conference organizers will name an advisor who will consult with
those who have suffered from harassment and who will suggest ways of redressing
their problems, and an advisor who will counsel those accused of harassment.
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Free Circulation of Scientists The principle of the Universality of Science is fundamental to scientific progress. This principle embodies the freedom of movement,
association, expression and communication for scientists, as well as equitable access
to data, information and research materials. In pursuing its objectives with respect
to the rights and responsibilities of scientists, the International Union of Pure and
Applied Physics (IUPAP) actively upholds this principle and, in so doing, opposes
any discrimination on the basis of such factors as ethnic origin, religion, citizenship,
language, political stance, gender or age. IUPAP should only sponsor conferences
and events at institutions and in countries that uphold this principle. If scientists
are excluded from attending IUPAP-sponsored international conferences by a host
institution or country on the basis of any of these factors, IUPAP should register its
concern at the highest level of that institution or country and should not sponsor any
future events in that country until such exclusions have been eliminated.
Harassment at Conferences It is the policy of the International Union of Pure and
Applied Physics (IUPAP) that all participants at an IUPAP-supported Conference
will enjoy a comfortable experience, and that they will treat each other with respect
at all times. The conference organizers will name an advisor who will consult with
those who have suffered from harassment and who will suggest ways of redressing
their problems, and an advisor who will counsel those accused of harassment.
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