Basis: Labour Code, Penal Code, Decree-Law No. 2011-88, Organic Law No. 2004-63, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the TIPCS policies listed on the Policies page.
1. Who it applies to
Board members, staff, experts, researchers, interns, volunteers, consultants, and partners acting for TIPCS, on duty and whenever they speak or act in its name, online or offline.
2. Our values
- Integrity: honesty with money, data, findings and people.
- Independence and impartiality: no party, funder or interest dictates our conclusions.
- Respect and non-discrimination: no discrimination on gender, origin, religion, belief, disability, age, language, political opinion or social status.
- Do no harm: protect people we work with, especially those at risk.
- Accountability: we answer for our decisions to donors, partners, communities and the public.
3. What is expected
- Follow the law and TIPCS policies; do not ask or allow anyone to break them.
- Protect confidential information and personal data; use them only for TIPCS purposes.
- Use TIPCS funds, equipment, name and logo only for approved purposes.
- Declare conflicts of interest and gifts; avoid favouritism and nepotism.
- Research and publish honestly: cite sources, never fabricate or plagiarise, state limits and funding, correct errors openly.
- Online conduct: no hate speech, incitement to violence, harassment, or disclosure of colleagues’ or participants’ private data; clearly separate personal opinions from TIPCS’s positions.
- Health and safety: take care of yourself and others; report accidents and unsafe conditions.
4. Not acceptable
Fraud, bribery, theft, abuse or exploitation, harassment of any kind, violence or threats, discrimination, retaliation, working under the influence of drugs or alcohol, breach of confidentiality, and anything that would damage the Institute’s independence or reputation.
5. Raising concerns and consequences
Everyone must report breaches (see the Whistleblowing and complaints policy). Breaches may lead to a warning, suspension, dismissal or end of contract or relationship, repayment of losses, and referral to the authorities. Everyone who joins signs to confirm they have read and will respect this Code and the policies it refers to.
To raise a concern, write to Contact@tipcs.org with the subject “CONFIDENTIAL – Concern”.