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Integrity

Safeguard integrity

Terre des Hommes has a great responsibility to safeguard the safety of children in our projects. An open and safe culture where children’s and human rights are respected and promoted is a priority for Terre des Hommes.

Integrity is closely linked to ensuring a safe working environment and the safety of children, young people and adults in our projects.

To safeguard integrity in our organization, we have set up an integrity framework. Employees are regularly trained in this.

Reports of possible abuses can be made via the online Speak Up! System. This can also be done anonymously.

The Integrity Framework

  • Code of Conduct

    All our employees, volunteers and members of the Supervisory Board sign the Code and we expect them to behave in line with the Code of Conduct, according to our core values and strategic direction. The best interests of children should always be prioritised.

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  • Safeguarding Policy

    The Safeguarding Policy aims to protect all children, (young) adults, and employees in our projects and to ensure their well-being. Terre des Hommes Netherlands has a zero tolerance policy towards any form of abuse.

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  • Conflict of Interest Policy

    We maintain high ethical and professional standards in our work. We expect the same from our employees, our partners and our suppliers.

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  • Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Policy

    Terre des Hommes Netherlands provides a safe working environment for all its employees, without discrimination on any grounds and without any form of harassment, such as sexual harassment.

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  • Anti-Fraud Policy

    Terre des Hommes Netherlands stands for a culture of openness and honesty. Any form of fraud will be dealt with.

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Making a report

Speak Up!

Despite the fact that we attach great importance to integrity, things can go wrong. We would like to know about this, so that we can intervene and possibly prevent worse.

Terre des Hommes does not tolerate abuse of power, undesirable behavior, fraud or corruption. Disciplinary measures will follow if there is evidence of such charges.

For complaints from employees, partners or (young) adults in our projects, we have a reporting system with additional procedures. Our employees have a reporting obligation to report (suspicions of) irregularities.

We encourage partners and project participants to inform us as soon as possible if mistakes are made in our projects, in our business operations or with our partners.

Our Integrity & Compliance Team is specifically concerned with promoting integrity in the organization and reporting possible irregularities. Based on a strict protocol, this team coordinates the handling of each report. Confidentiality is paramount. Every year, we provide an overview in our annual report of the number of reports and the type of cases involved.

Internal and external standards

We use internal and external standards to guarantee the quality, integrity and effectiveness of our work.

The duties and powers of the director and the Supervisory Board of Terre des Hommes Netherlands are therefore laid down in statutes.

In addition, we adhere to a Code of Conduct with several accompanying guidelines. As part of our social responsibility, Terre des Hommes is committed to a strong integrity policy.