Attachments
1. Introduction
This Safeguarding Policy outlines Islamic Relief’s commitment to preventing and responding to all forms of harm, abuse, exploitation, and misconduct across its operations, programmes, and partnerships. Safeguarding is a core duty of care and applies to all associates of the organisation, ensuring accountability at every level.
The policy integrates key safeguarding areas:
• General safeguarding – Protection of all individuals, particularly at-risk individuals, from harm, neglect, exploitation, and abuse.
• Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment (PSEAH) – A zero-tolerance approach to sexual misconduct, with a survivor-centred response and accountability measures.
• Child safeguarding – Upholding the rights and protection of children in line with international child protection standards.