PAHO's Code of Ethical Principles and Conduct

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IV. STANDARDS OF CONDUCTA. CONDUCT AFFECTING THE WORKPLACECultural SensitivityAs a multicultural organization, PAHO is committed to diversity and equality. Wesupport the right of all to express their individual cultural heritage, including languagesand religions. PAHO will not tolerate discrimination or lack of respect for any culture.You must be sensitive to the cultures of the countries where you work and understandlocal customs, including those involving personal behavior. You have a duty to contributeto the effective functioning of the workplace by treating colleagues and the public at largewith genuine respect. By virtue of PAHO’s international character, you must beparticularly sensitive to different cultural backgrounds, beliefs and opinions of peopleboth inside and outside of the workplace.Respect for Colleagues and OthersPAHO’s Policy on the Prevention and Resolution of Harassment in the Workplaceprohibits discrimination against or harassment of persons working within PAHO.Harassment makes the workplace unpleasant, humiliating or intimidating for the personor group targeted and reduces the effectiveness of everyone. You must treat all personsworking in the Organization with dignity and respect.Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physicalconduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when this conduct explicitly orimplicitly affects employment, unreasonably interferes with work performance, or createsan intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. Such conduct will not betolerated in PAHO.PAHO’s Policy on the Prevention and Resolution of Harassment in the Workplaceprovides you with both informal and formal means of resolving complaints ofharassment. You can review PAHO’s Policy on the Prevention and Resolution ofHarassment in the Workplace at: http://intranet.paho.org/Display.asp?RecID=20600.Respect for National LawsYou must respect the laws, local regulations and cultural mores of the country where youare working. You should pay particular attention to laws and directions governing bankaccounts, currency dealings, purchase and disposal of motor vehicles, and trafficviolations. You must also satisfy all outstanding locally incurred financial debts prior tocompleting your posting or assignment.Moreover, while certain behavior and conduct may be acceptable in one country, theymay prove illegal or inappropriate in other countries. In particular, sexual activities andthe use of alcohol or drugs are sensitive areas which may easily be seen as offensive andPAHO INTEGRITY HELPLINE 1 - 888 - 448 - 4715 14
equire you to ensure appropriate personal behavior in the local context. You areexpected to observe the highest standards wherever you are working.Personal ObligationsYou are solely responsible for the consequences of your failure to meet private legal orfinancial obligations (including payment of debts, taxes, rents, and spousal or childsupport obligations) or your failure to comply with applicable local laws. The privilegesand immunities attaching to PAHO are conferred in the interest of the Organizationalone, and furnish no excuse for you to avoid private obligations or breach national lawsor regulations. Failure to do so is a violation of this Code subject to disciplinary oradministrative action.Domestic EmployeesDomestic employees may either be local residents of the country where you are workingor foreign nationals under restricted visa arrangements for the specific purpose ofproviding personal services to you and/or your spouse. At all times you must complywith relevant standards regarding employment of locally-hired domestic employees. Ifyou are a staff member with a PAHO-sponsored domestic employee, you must submit acopy of a written employment contract to Human Resources Management (HRM),maintain proper employment records, and file annual statements summarizing wagepayments made during all calendar years. Domestic employees must also sign thesestatements.Romance in the WorkplaceConsensual intimate relationships between colleagues should not interfere with yourwork or create an environment where other persons working in the Organization mightfeel uncomfortable or disadvantaged as a result of your relationship. In cases where thereis a hierarchical relationship as well, one of the persons involved must requestreassignment or transfer to a different work unit.Violence in the WorkplacePAHO strives to provide a safe work environment for all staff and will never tolerateviolence or threats of any kind committed by or against someone working for PAHO.Additionally, the carrying of weapons on PAHO property, in PAHO vehicles, or anyplace where PAHO conducts business is strictly prohibited. This prohibition does notextend to host government law enforcement officials or authorized professional securitypersonnel at duty stations.Drugs and Alcohol AbusePAHO workplaces shall be free from illegal drugs and alcohol abuse. Staff must alwaysbe able to perform their duties free from the effects of prohibited drugs or alcohol.PAHO INTEGRITY HELPLINE 1 - 888 - 448 - 4715 15
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