Lobi Foundation Statement for the protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults
Lobi Foundation, respects the rights and values of children, young people and vulnerable adults with regard to their Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, which can promote their physical, social and emotional wellbeing
The Lobi Foundation is fully committed to the promotion of the right to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults, especially against any harm, abuse, discrimination and exploitation.
With the above-mentioned in mind, Lobi is determined to do everything in its power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults in order to guarantee their protection and to guarantee their reproductive rights.
To achieve this, we ensure that our employees and all those who come into contact with the afore-mentioned target group are carefully selected, screened, trained and supervised.
Lobi Foundation ensures that:
- All employees and other stakeholders are provided insight into their legal and moral obligations towards children, young people and vulnerable adults in order to protect them against any harm, abuse, discrimination and exploitation.
- In the recruitment and selection of staff, a background check is carried out for new staff and other parties involved.
- All employees and other parties involved understand and sign the code of conduct, in which their responsibilities with regard to the values and procedures are described
- Employees and others will not abuse children, young people and vulnerable adults, including
- No corporal punishment or any physical discipline inflicted on the body in any way whatsoever, e.g. shaking or hitting.
- No cruelty, harshness or rudeness, humiliation, verbal abuse, ridicule, threats or insults.
- No inappropriate touching or sexual verbal communication.
- All employees and others have insight into their obligation to report wrong behavior to the designated staff and ensure that the protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults.