2.1 Policy at the global level

CARE expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse. The CARE International Policy on Prevention and Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (a proposed common policy/code of conduct for all members of CARE International federation approved by the CI Board Executive Committee in September 09) (Annex 33.3) outlines definitions; principles; prohibited behaviours; and individual responsibility to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse. Staff will be asked to sign an agreement to abide by this code. Violation of this code shall be treated as serious misconduct and shall lead to strict appropriate disciplinary measures as per the established procedures.