UNICEF's Policy on Safeguarding
June 2025
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UNICEF is committed to Safeguarding. This means we work in ways that prevent and reduce the risk of Harm to all persons as a result of their contact with UNICEF or the work of the organization. Safeguarding encompasses protection from sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, and other forms of violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
The Policy establishes that Safeguarding must be embedded in processes, plans, and actions as an integral component of programmatic and operational excellence. It defines UNICEF’s Safeguarding principles and standards, prohibited actions, and expected practices. It aims to foster a strong Safeguarding culture and a proactive, risk‑based approach to preventing and managing risks of harm—supporting early identification and reporting of issues and enabling timely, safe, and survivor‑centered responses to related concerns and incidents.
The Policy on Safeguarding complements the UNICEF Policy on ESS.
