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The Ethics Office provides confidential advice and guidance based on UNHCR's rules and regulations, supporting employees in ethical matters, especially related to conflict of interest.

We share knowledge on how to adhere to the values and principles outlined in the UNHCR Code of Conduct, empowering employees to make ethical decisions that do not jeopardize themselves, the Organization, or the people with and for whom UNHCR works.

The Ethics Office develops, revises, and disseminates ethics-related policies and guidelines in consultation with relevant stakeholders.

At UNHCR, we are committed to a safe and respectful workplace, encouraging a speak-up culture.

The Protection against Retaliation policy, administered by the Ethics Office, safeguards all UNHCR personnel who engage in protected activities. Through the application of this policy, the Ethics Office aims to prevent retaliation risks and address and correct any detriment caused by retaliatory actions.

The Ethics Office manages the UN Financial Disclosure Programme, which aims to eliminate conflicts of interest between employees’ interests and affiliations, including those of their immediate family members and their UNHCR obligations. 

Employees participate in the annual exercise, with designated job categories prompted to make disclosures that allow the organization to identify, manage and mitigate any conflict-of-interest risk. The specific categories of employees disclose their assets, liabilities, investments and outside activities. The programme enhances transparency, public confidence, and trust in UNHCR.

The Ethics Office develops and manages a mandatory continuous dialogue on UNHCR's Code of Conduct principles, encouraging ongoing conversations among teams to build trust and collaboration.

The Code of Conduct supports private and professional ethical decision-making, central to our efforts to deliver on UNHCR's mandate. It highlights that all UNHCR personnel - irrespective of position or grade - are personally and collectively responsible for maintaining a harmonious working environment.