In this section, you will learn about Iguality's commitment to safeguarding and how our policy ensures a safe environment for all involved by minimizing harm and outlining clear reporting and response procedures. Discover how we uphold zero tolerance for abuse and exploitation through awareness, prevention, reporting, and response, ensuring everyone understands their role in maintaining
What is Safeguarding?
Last updated: April 27, 2025 at 08:14
In the NGO sector in general, we understand safeguarding to mean taking all reasonable steps to prevent harm, particularly sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, but also emotional abuse and neglect from occurring; to protect people, especially vulnerable adults and children, from that harm; and to respond appropriately when harm does occur.
A safeguarding concern
A safeguarding concern is any worry or concern about the safety or well-being of a person because of something seen or heard, or information which has been received. It can be a one-time occurrence, or a recurring something that is happening. This includes any concerns about the behavior of community members, staff or volunteers which is harmful or puts others at risk. A concern may arise in several ways, for example:
- Someone’s behavior gives cause for concern.
- Someone says they are being harmed, exploited, or abused.
- Someone indicates they want to harm themselves.
- Signs of harm, exploitation, radicalisation, abuse or neglect are seen
- Someone witnesses a person being harmed.
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In this section, you will learn about Iguality's comprehensive safeguarding principles, which include robust orientation, prevention, reporting, and response strategies to protect against abuse and exploitation. Discover how Iguality ensures a safe environment through strict policies, confidential reporting mechanisms, and a victim-centered approach to safeguarding concerns.
In this section, you will learn about the crucial roles and responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Lead and the Safeguarding Coordination Team at Iguality, ensuring a safe and respectful environment. Discover how these roles support the safeguarding pillars of awareness, prevention, reporting, and response, and how the entire Iguality community contributes to maintaining a high
In this section, you will learn about key safeguarding contacts available for advice and support, including Vincent Simon van Grondelle, the Designated Safeguarding Lead. Reach out to clinical psychologists Alex Duran, Johanna Dinkelacker, or Luciana Wachockier, or contact Marta Hormaechea, the Backup & Gender Safeguarding Lead, for any safeguarding concerns.
In this section, you will learn when and how to report a safeguarding concern, ensuring the safety and well-being of yourself and others. Always report situations that make you or others feel unsafe, and follow the outlined steps to communicate your concerns effectively.
In this section, you will easily find the direct link to the reporting form in case you cannot find it in the other safeguarding topics.
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