About the Course

MSF has intersectional policies and procedures on behaviour. It aims to ensure a safe working environment, free from abuse and harassment for all its staff, partners and beneficiaries. We will tackle those policies and procedures in this eBriefing.

Target audience

All MSF field and HQ staff.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this eBriefing you should be able to:

Identify the origin of MSF policies and principles, and the reaffirmation of commitment against abuse.

Describe the three categories of abuse:

1. Abuse of assets

2. Abuse of MSF image

3. Abuse of persons

Recognise the seven types of abuse of persons:

1.Abuse of power

2.Psychological harassment

3.Sexual harassment

4.Sexual assault and rape

5.Sexual exploitation

6.Discrimination

7.Physical violence

Define various roles and their respective responsibilities for abuse prevention, detection, and reporting, including your own. 

Explain MSF’s reporting lines for abuse, sanctioning process and victim support. 

List of Contents

Module 1: Introduction

Module 2: MSF Guiding Principles

Module 3: Inappropriate Behaviour

Module 4: Abuse of persons

Module 5: Prevention, Detection, Reporting & Support

Module 6: Summary & Conclusion

Certification

No badge or certificate is available on completion of the course.