2.2 Policy at the CARE International Members level

Like CARE, each of the International Members has a policy that spells out their commitment to the prevention and response to sexual harassment and exploitation in the workplace. As an example, CARE USA’s Human resources manual defines staff code of conduct on a number of important areas including a specific policy on discrimination, harassment and sexual harassment, and a separate policy to promote accountability of staff towards programme participant communities regarding harassment and exploitation (Annex 33.4). Every CARE USA employee is required to sign and abide by it. Similar policies have been adopted by CARE Canada, CARE Australia (Annex 33.5), CARE Norway and other members.

It is mandatory for all CARE staff in the headquarters and in the field, including staff hired or deputed to work in emergency programmes, to sign an agreement to adhere to the code of conduct on SEA.