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 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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Going the last mile for family planning in Lao People's Democratic Republic
April 10, 2015In Lao People's Democratic Republic, a UNFPA-supported programme is bringing contraceptives and reproductive counselling to women in even the most remote villages. Learn more here.
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
Administrative Resource
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
Administrative Resource
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
Policies and Procedures Manual
The PPM is the central repository of UNFPA approved rules, regulations, policies and procedures all staff members are required to uphold in fulfilling their functions.
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Resources
UNFPA Procurement Contract Awards
Resource date: 2015
Author: Procurement Services Branch, UNFPA
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