The WHA is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all. The WHA strongly opposes discrimination and harassment in all aspects of academia. Further, the Association encourages informational activities designed to promote the education of its members and the public regarding discrimination and harassment and encourages historians to speak out against such incidents. Simultaneously, the Association opposes efforts to limit academic discourse and free speech on campuses, and it disapproves of the violation of academic freedom. Discrimination and harassment within academe are unethical, unprofessional, and constitute a threat to academic freedom.

The purpose of this Code of Professional Conduct is to ensure a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment, free of discrimination and harassment, for all members and participants during WHA Events and Activities. To that end, the WHA strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against members and participants at all WHA Events and Activities, whether based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Any form of discrimination or harassment based on any status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law at WHA Events and Activities is a serious violation of this Code of Professional Conduct and undermines the atmosphere of trust essential to the academic environment. All participants are expected to comply with this Code of Professional Conduct at all WHA Events and Activities. Examples of Unacceptable Behavior include, but are not limited to, sexual harrassment, retaliation, harassment, and discrimination.