Codes and policies

Concern's work is guided by a series of policy documents, which have been approved by our council.

• Read Concern's own policies

Committed to saving lives

We also draw on a number of other codes and practices.  

In all emergency interventions, we are guided by the following codes of conduct and practice:

• The Code of Conduct of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Disaster Relief
• The Humanitarian Charter
• The People in Aid Code of Practice in the Management and Support of Aid Personnel
• The Sphere Projects Minimum Standards in Disaster Response
• Humanitarian Accountability Partnership International
• Accountability Framework
• The Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising

Images and messages

We have also been involved in the development of the Code of Conduct on Images and Messages. All of the charities that sign up to this code have a responsibility to uphold the values of human dignity, respect and equality in all their communications.

• Read more about the code of conduct