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This section ensures respectful, inclusive, and sensitive representation of diversity and health-related topics. It covers neurodiversity, discrimination, social issues, and mental health. Content should avoid stereotypes, stigmatization, or harmful depictions, promoting awareness and understanding instead.
ACCEPTED:
We welcome images and content that:
Represent diversity inclusively and respectfully.
Highlight empowerment and positive narratives.
Depict individuals with dignity, avoiding stereotypes.
NOT ACCEPTED:
We do not accept images or content that:
Depict violence, abuse, or harm.
Incite hatred or discrimination.
Perpetuate harmful stereotypes or stigmatize identities.
Romanticize self-harm or substance abuse.
Neurodiversity
NEURODIVERSITY recognizes and respects the natural variations in how people think, learn, and experience the world. This includes conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, dyslexia, and others. Content should promote understanding, inclusivity, and accurate representation of neurodivergent individuals, avoiding stereotypes or stigmatization.
We can accept:
We can accept:
Content that respectfully depicts neurodivergent individuals in everyday contexts, highlights their strengths and contributions, and raises awareness in a positive and empowering way. Inclusive visuals, such as individuals using assistive tools or engaging in sensory-friendly activities, are also welcomed.
We cannot accept:
We cannot accept:
Content that reinforces negative stereotypes, mocks or trivializes neurological differences, or portrays neurodivergent individuals as burdens or objects of pity. Depictions that sensationalize or overly simplify these conditions are also not acceptable.
Warning:
Warning:
The use of the puzzle piece as a symbol for autism has been criticized by many within the autistic community. It is seen as problematic because it implies that autistic individuals are "incomplete" or need to "fit in" with society. Additionally, the puzzle piece has been historically associated with organizations that have promoted negative narratives about autism, focusing on "curing" it rather than embracing neurodiversity. As an alternative, more inclusive symbols like the rainbow infinity (representing the diversity within the autism spectrum) are recommended to promote a positive and respectful perspective.
Discrimination and Inclusion
DISCRIMINATION AND INCLUSION: This section promotes equality by avoiding stereotypes or prejudices based on race, gender, sexuality, or disability. Content should celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through respectful and empowering representation.
We can accept:
We can accept:
Content that celebrates diversity, portrays individuals of all backgrounds respectfully, and promotes inclusion. This includes imagery of people collaborating, diverse cultural traditions, and empowering representations of marginalized groups.
We cannot accept:
We cannot accept:
Content that perpetuates stereotypes, excludes or mocks any group, or portrays discrimination or prejudice. This includes imagery reinforcing biases or using caricatures to depict cultural, gender, or social identities.
The representation of Haji Firuz (Nowruz) with a blackened face is considered racist due to its association with racial caricature and negative stereotypes about people of African descent. This practice has its roots in siyah-bazi performances that mocked African slaves during the Qajar era in Iran. Although some defenders of Haji Firuz argue that his black face is due to the ashes from the Chaharshanbe Suri bonfires or other mythological explanations, it remains a problematic representation that perpetuates racist and offensive stereotypes.
Bullying and Harassment
BULLYING: It is the intentional and repeated exposure to physical and psychological harm that a child suffers from another individual or group of individuals when attending school.
WORKPLACE HARASSMENT (Mobbing): Workplace mobbing or workplace harassment refers to those behaviors of intimidating, hostile, or degrading treatment exercised by certain individuals repeatedly and unjustifiably towards one or more others at work.
We can accept:
We can accept:
Images that depict the concept in a dramatized and subtle environment.
We cannot accept:
We cannot accept:
Images that depict the concept in a very violent or explicit manner. Also, those that appear to be a real situation.
Body Image and Eating Disorders
This section focuses on promoting healthy and inclusive representations of body image while raising awareness about eating disorders. Content should celebrate body diversity, encourage self-acceptance, and avoid reinforcing harmful beauty standards. Imagery must be empowering and supportive, steering clear of stereotypes or depictions that glorify unhealthy behaviors or body ideals.
We can accept:
We can accept:
Content that promotes positive body image, represents diverse body types, and encourages self-acceptance. Imagery should focus on empowerment, health, and inclusivity, such as individuals confidently engaging in activities or celebrating their bodies without judgment.
We cannot accept:
We cannot accept:
Content that glorifies unhealthy body standards, promotes eating disorders, or encourages body shaming. This includes imagery of extreme thinness as an ideal, depictions of harmful eating behaviors, or content that mocks or stigmatizes individuals based on their appearance.
Mental Health
Mental health is a vital aspect of overall well-being, and content should focus on fostering understanding, empathy, and support. It is essential to depict mental health topics in a respectful and inclusive manner, promoting self-care, open conversations, and access to help. Representations should challenge stigma and avoid reinforcing stereotypes or minimizing the complexity of mental health experiences.
We can accept:
We can accept:
Content that promotes awareness, encourages self-care, and normalizes seeking support, such as therapy, mindfulness, or open discussions about mental well-being.
We cannot accept:
We cannot accept:
Content that stigmatizes mental health conditions, trivializes struggles, or misrepresents therapy, medication, or recovery.
Self-Harm or Suicide
Self-harm and suicide are deeply sensitive topics that require careful and respectful representation. Content should focus on prevention, awareness, and offering hope, while avoiding any imagery or language that could glamorize, normalize, or trigger harmful behaviors. The goal is to promote understanding, encourage seeking support, and provide resources for those in need.
We can accept:
We can accept:
Content that raises awareness about suicide prevention and self-harm recovery, provides resources for support, or promotes messages of hope and resilience. Imagery that symbolically references suicide (e.g., abstract visuals or metaphors) without depicting real or graphic situations is also acceptable.
We cannot accept:
We cannot accept:
Content that depicts self-harm or suicide graphically, romanticizes these behaviors, or includes imagery that could trigger or encourage harmful actions.
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