Gender policy
UDA demonstrates the organization’s commitment to gender equality as an important aspect of humanitarian demining.
Statement of the Ukrainian Deminers Association Chairman of the Board Tymur Pistriuha
Dear partners, friends and colleagues!
We at the NGO Ukrainian Deminers Association are proud to implement a gender-sensitive approach to our activities, recognizing diversity as a force that makes our organization stronger, more effective, and fairer.
Gender equality for us is not just a formality. It is the foundation of our mission and activities, because only through justice and respect can we create a safer and better future for everyone we work with. Every day of our work proves to us that equality, inclusion and respect for diversity are also the path to efficiency and success.
Our people-centered policy is based on the Law of Ukraine “On Ensuring Equal Rights and Opportunities for Women and Men”, which promotes the development of an inclusive society and ensures the implementation of gender-sensitive policies in all areas of our activity. Our commitments to society and donors are based on the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) – a global UN initiative that promotes gender equality, namely:
- Establishing leadership at the highest level.
Ensuring that gender equality is supported as the organizational and part of the organization’s culture. - Equal opportunities, inclusion and non-discrimination.
Establishing a system of employment, career development and remuneration that excludes discrimination on the basis of gender. - Health, safety and welfare of workers.
Ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for all workers without discrimination. - Education and professional development.
Investing in developing the skills and potential of all employees, regardless of gender. - Promoting leadership and women’s involvement.
Supporting women by creating conditions for career development and ensuring equal access to resources. - Supporting gender equality through engagement with society.
Ensuring a gender-sensitive approach in engagement with partners, suppliers and communities. - Transparency, monitoring and public reporting.
Implementation of a system for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of gender policy, as well as regular reporting on progress.
Recently, we have developed and adopted a number of policies and strategies aimed at ensuring equal rights and opportunities for all participants and partners of our organization. We have also developed the “Code of Conduct for Partners and Suppliers of the Ukrainian Deminers Association, which ensures that our relations comply with the standards of gender equality, ethics and transparency.
We encourage all our partners to join our Code of Conduct and create an inclusive, fair and safe environment to work and collaborate.
Together, we are changing standards, shaping a new culture and creating a world where equal opportunity is a reality.
Best wishes,
Chairman of the Board of the Ukrainian Deminers Association
Tymur PISTRIUHA
UDA's Code of Conduct for Partners
NGO Ukrainian Deminers Association (UDA) cooperates with a wide network of national and international partners who focus their efforts on increasing the effectiveness of humanitarian demining and promoting a safe environment in Ukraine.
Guided by Principle 5 of the UDA Gender Policy on commitments to “Supply Chains and Marketing Practices Development”, we responsibly comply with applicable regulations, laws, principles of fair cooperation, standards of ethical conduct and rules for organizing occupational health and safety, high requirements for the efficiency of our activities, social responsibility and gender inclusion in our work to ensure long-term stability, security, equal rights and opportunities for all men and women, boys and girls.
The fifth principle of the UDA Gender Policy also provides for a risk analysis in relationships with partners. UDA can identify and prevent risks of human rights violations by partners, promote women’s leadership and empowerment in communities and informing the public about our activities from the perspective of ensuring gender equality, debunking negative perceptions and prejudices that belittle the role of women and girls.
We expect the same approach from our partners. Our goal is to support and promote gender equality and social responsibility among our partners in all aspects of mine action.
We have developed this Partners Code of Conduct, which embodies the following principles:
Compliance with Laws and Regulations
- Legal Compliance: Comply with all applicable local, national and international laws and regulations relating to mine action and gender equality.
- Standards and Certification: Ensure compliance with industry-specific standards and certifications, including occupational health and safety regulations, equal opportunity, and transparency in daily activities.
Ethical Behavior
- Integrity and Transparency: Adhere to high standards of honesty, integrity and ethical behavior in relations with partners, employees and society.
- Prevention of conflicts of interest: Avoid conflicts of interest, maintain transparency and trust in relations between partners, in particular in matters related to gender aspects.
Gender Inclusivity and Human Rights
- Ensuring gender equality: Adhere to a policy of equality, respect and support the fundamental human rights of all employees, ensure the absence of discrimination and promote the inclusion of women and representatives of other gender groups.
- Anti-discrimination: Provide a work environment free from discrimination, bullying, gender bias and all forms of oppression, including forced and child labor.
Labor Protection and Safety
- Safety for All: Create a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, including consideration of specific safety requirements for different gender groups.
- Emergency Response: Implement effective safety measures and emergency response procedures, taking into account gender sensitivity and the needs of different groups.
Relations with Ssuppliers and Partners
- Respect and Equality: Treat all partners fairly and with respect, promoting gender equality in all working relations.
- Fair Competition: Promote fair competition and avoid practices that may violate human rights or contribute to inequality.
Quality and Safety of Products and Services
- Innovation and Standards: Implement our activities in compliance with quality and safety standards, taking into account the needs of different population groups.
- Responsibility to beneficiaries: Quickly and effectively resolve any issues that arise with beneficiaries and partners, maintaining transparency in daily activities.
Privacy and Data Protection
- Protection of sensitive information: Ensure the confidentiality and protection of data of employees, beneficiaries and partners, in particular those related to gender identity.
- Compliance with the law: Comply with data protection legislation and maintain a high level of cybersecurity.
Social Responsibility
- Inclusive initiatives: Actively participate in socially responsible initiatives and support local communities, especially on issues related to gender equality and support conflict victims.
- Education activities: Support projects and programs that promote gender equality and raise awareness of gender sensitivity.
Environmental Responsibility
- Minimizing environmental impact: Strive for sustainable practices that minimize environmental impact.
- Promotion of energy efficiency: Promote energy efficiency, waste reduction and responsible use of resources.
Reporting and responsibility
- Transparency in reporting: Provide the ability to report violations related to this Code, and regularly monitor progress and implement corrective actions.
- Sanctions for violations: Establish appropriate sanctions for partners who violate the principles of gender equality or ethical behavior.
Continuous Improvement
- Continuous improvement: Strive for continuous improvement of work processes with a focus on gender equality, social responsibility and inclusion.
- Regular review: UDA expects all employees and partners to adhere to this Code of Conduct and actively promote its principles within their organizations, as well as to regularly review and update this Code of Conduct, in accordance with international standards and changes in legislation.
Violation of this Code may lead to serious consequences, including termination of cooperation. UDA supports those partners who actively contribute to creating a safe, inclusive and gender-sensitive environment, and remains true to its values in building a just society in Ukraine.
Gender policy and its components
- UDA Gender policy
- Action plan for implementing the UDA’s gender policy
- Policy on health and working condition
- Code of conduct (Personal conduct policy)
- Policy on preventing corruption and resolving conflicts of interest
- Gender aspects of personnel policy
- Policy on preventing and combating discrimination, sexual exploitation, violence and harassment
- Policy on protecting children and vulnerable adults
- Code of conduct for UDA partners
- Gender aspects of communication policy
- Security policy
- Gender audit, monitoring and evaluation policy.
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