Policies
Safeguarding, integrity, conflicts of interest, complaints, sanctions and research ethics.
These are the rules TIPCS holds itself to. Each policy is public so that donors, partners, members and the people we work with can see what to expect and how to raise a concern. Version 1.0, issued by the Secretary General, ratified by the Board of Directors and legally reviewed; 25 October 2026; reviewed every year (next review: October 2027).
Code of conduct
The standards of behaviour expected of everyone who works with or for TIPCS.
Safeguarding and protection from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment
How TIPCS protects children, adults at risk, participants, staff and partners from harm caused by anyone connected with its work.
Anti-fraud, anti-corruption and gifts policy
Zero tolerance for fraud, bribery, theft, and misuse of funds or influence, and clear rules for gifts and hospitality.
Conflict of interest policy
How TIPCS spots, declares and manages situations where a private interest could affect, or look like it affects, a decision made for the Institute.
Whistleblowing and complaints policy
A safe, confidential way for anyone to raise a concern or a complaint about TIPCS, with protection against retaliation and a fair response.
Sanctions, counter-terrorism financing and due diligence policy
How TIPCS checks who it takes money from and who it works with, so that its funds are lawful, its independence is intact and no one is exposed to risk.
Research ethics and editorial independence policy
The rules that keep TIPCS research honest, safe for the people involved, and free from funder or political control.
Privacy, cookies and terms
How personal data is handled under Organic Law No. 2004-63.
Funding and transparency
Funding sources, donor acceptance and the foreign funding register.
To raise a concern, write to Contact@tipcs.org with the subject “CONFIDENTIAL – Concern”, or see the Whistleblowing and complaints policy.