Ethics Policies
The policies in this section relate to the establishment of the UNFPA Ethics Office and organizational processes for preventing and mitigating conflicts of interest.
Administrative Resource
Policy for UNFPA Email
Resource date: 01 October 2014
Author: DCS
Publisher: UNFPA PD
The UNFPA E-mail Policy provides users with technical guidelines for permitted use of the UNFPA e-mail system and details how to ensure the system remains secure from unauthorized access. It also outlines e-mail protocols to ensure information is shared within the organization in the most appropriate, systematic and effective manner.
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Policy and Procedures for Publications
Resource date: 05 January 2024
Author: DCS
Publisher: UNFPA PD
The Policy and Procedures for Publications supports coordinated, coherent and strategic publishing and ensures production of high-quality external publications are aligned with institutional goals and corporate communication priorities. The Policy reinforces the objective of speaking with one voice, as set out in the UNFPA Communications Strategy.
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Policy and Procedures for Publications
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Policy and Procedures for UNFPA’s Work with Goodwill Ambassadors and other Celebrity Spokespersons
Resource date: 30 July 2021
Author: DCS
Publisher: UNFPA PD
This policy assists UNFPA personnel, our partners and celebrity advocates in designing, managing and implementing the UNFPA Celebrity Spokespersons Programme. It outlines UNFPA’s working methods with celebrity spokespersons and identifies control actions to mitigate potential risks related to the process.
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Policy and Procedures for UNFPA’s Work with Goodwill Ambassadors and other Celebrity Spokespersons
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Policy for Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse, Special Measures for Protection
Resource date: 01 January 2008
Author: DHR, OAIS
Publisher: UNFPA PD
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Policy for Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse, Special Measures for Protection
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Policy and Procedures for Security Accountability
Resource date: 13 August 2025
Author: OSC
Publisher: UNFPA PD
The Policy and Procedures for Security Accountability establishes the Framework of Accountability for UNFPA and details the safety and security roles and responsibilities of all actors within UNFPA.
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Administrative Resource
UNFPA Policy on Financial Disclosure and Declaration of Interest
Resource date: 29 April 2023
Author: Ethics Office
Publisher: UNFPA PD
The UNFPA Policy on Financial Disclosure and Declaration of Interest sets forth the requirements for participation in the UNFPA Financial Disclosure program, and explains the process for financial disclosures and declarations of interest.
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UNFPA Policy on Financial Disclosure and Declaration of Interest
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Policy for Outside Activities and/or Honors, Decorations, Favors, Gifts, Awards, Remuneration from Outside Parties
Resource date: 19 January 2010
Author: Ethics Office, DHR
Publisher: UNFPA PD
The Policy for Outside Activities and/or Honors, Decorations, Favors, Gifts, Awards, Remuneration from Outside Parties clarifies the nature of prohibited non-UNFPA/non-United Nations (“outside”) activities, the conditions under which UNFPA staff members shall seek authorization for outside activities, and identifies those types of outside activities that do not require any authorization. Furthermore, it explains the circumstances under which staff members may accept an honor, decoration, favor, gift, award or remuneration from outside entities.
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Policy for Outside Activities and/or Honors, Decorations, Favors, Gifts, Awards, Remuneration from Outside Parties
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Information Disclosure Policy
Resource date: 01 June 2009
This policy is intended to ensure that information concerning UNFPA programmes and operations is available to the public, with some exceptions. UNFPA considers public access to information a key component of effective participation of all.
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UNFPA Information Disclosure Policy