Behavioural Commitments
The Behavioural Commitments are considered as a minimum behavioural standard. They apply in ALL places, at ALL times, to ALL staff, international mobile staff, locally hired staff and HQ staff, visitors, consultants and partners.
MSF staff members and operational partners shall:
Behave respectfully and not discriminate against patients, colleagues or members of the local population on the basis of their race, opinions, lifestyle, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic back-ground, origin, religion, beliefs and other markers of identity.
Not abuse anyone physically (i.e. physical violence, sexual agression or other forms of physical abuse) or psychologically (e.g; bullying, abuse of power, harassment, discrimination or favouritism);
Not accept, under any circumstances, behaviour that exploits the vulnerability of others, in the broadest possible sense (sexual, economic, etc.). This includes exchange of goods, benefits or services or acts of a sexual nature, including the use of sex workers' services while on assignment;
Not accept child abuse, exploitation and violence and not engage in sexual relations with children;
Not take advantage of their position for personal gain. Each member shall use MSF resources (including premises, goods, money, reputation, image, etc.) with respect and care and in the interests of the organisation and the populations it seeks to assist.