CODE OF CONDUCT

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3 min

AUTHOR

Aghsan

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Safeguarding & Code of Conduct

Aghsan Foundation's Code of Conduct contains the values and rules that Aghsan Foundation and its staff shall adhere to in order to uphold and safeguard the necessary standards of conduct and to avoid misconduct.

Report suspected misconduct

For questions, information, or if you wish to file a complaint or report a suspected violation, you can email or report suspected misconduct online.

[email protected]

What to report?

This mechanism only applies to serious breaches of Aghsan Foundation’s Code of Conduct, which, if verified, could lead to sanctions against staff or partners. Examples include abuse of position, sexual exploitation and abuse, fraud, corruption, theft etc. Minor breaches should be raised informally with the person in question or his or her line manager. However, if this does not lead to a resolution, or the matter cannot be raised at the appropriate level, it can be raised through the formal mechanism.

What can report

Corruption (fraud, theft and other forms of dishonesty);
Breaches of confidentiality;
Sexual exploitation and abuse;
Failure to ensure staff safety;
Discrimination;
Assault;
Harassment, bullying and verbal abuse.

This is not a hotline. If an imminent breach of Aghsan Foundation’s Code of Conduct constitutes a serious threat to a person’s life or welfare or to Aghsan Foundation’s integrity, reputation or assets, the witness(es) are encouraged to bring it to the immediate attention of the management level or national authority capable of preventing it.

The person reporting may not necessarily be a victim of wrongdoing her/himself but simply wish to assist Aghsan Foundation by bringing a serious Aghsan Foundation matter to its attention.

Who can report?

People participating in Aghsan Foundation’s actions (“beneficiaries”)
Other people directly affected by policies and actions of Aghsan Foundation and its staff
Partners and their staff (humanitarian partners, contractors and authorities)
Aghsan Foundation staff