Medical Teams International is committed to providing a safe environment free of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) in all places where we implement humanitarian programs. This is achieved through robust policies, recruitment practices, trainings and reporting mechanisms. We are committed to ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect and that certain standards of behavior are observed and practiced.
We are committed to accountability. Reporting protects employees, the organization, and beneficiaries by ensuring issues are addressed and people are held accountable. As humanitarian workers we have a responsibility to do no harm and speak up when we see something
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Medical Teams International is committed to the protection and welfare of all people displaced by conflict or other disasters.
This policy sets forth Medical Teams International’s expectations of all personnel in terms of professional behavior related to sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment of beneficiaries, community members or Medical Teams’ personnel.
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Medical Teams International (MTI) is committed to the protection and welfare of children and vulnerable adults that are served by our programs and other activities that we host. We oppose all forms of abuse and are committed to upholding all State, Federal, host country and international laws on child and vulnerable adults’ rights, welfare, and protection. We are committed to proactively educating our staff and volunteers about the requirements to protect children and vulnerable adults through implementation of thorough orientation programs and periodic reminders.
Medical Teams International is committed to providing a work environment free of all forms of workplace harassment and committed to a culture where all people are treated with respect, honored for their intrinsic value, and cared for in ways that bring honor to God. This is in alignment with Medical Teams’ Calling Statement, Values and Behaviors, which are embedded within the organization.