{"id":3261,"date":"2023-07-18T05:16:06","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T22:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/equalitymyanmar.org\/new-eng\/?page_id=3261"},"modified":"2023-08-08T13:35:34","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T07:05:34","slug":"policies-and-procedures","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/equalitymyanmar.org\/?page_id=3261","title":{"rendered":"Policies and Procedures"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><div  class=\"tabcontainer   top_tab   avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling \" role=\"tablist\">\n\n<section class=\"av_tab_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div aria-controls=\"tab-id-1-content\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id=\"#tab-id-1\" class=\"tab active_tab\"  itemprop=\"headline\" ><span class='tab_icon' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue80b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span>HR Policy<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab-id-1-content\" class=\"tab_content active_tab_content\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"tab_inner_content invers-color\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n<h2><b>Human Resources Policy and Procedures Manual<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The policies and procedures presented are implemented to support staff, management, and the organization. They are intended to help ensure that staff is treated equally, and have redress in cases where a staff member believes that he\/she has been treated unfairly.<\/p>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_button  avia-builder-el-first ' ><a href='https:\/\/equalitymyanmar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.zip'  class='avia-button  avia-color-blue   avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-small avia-position-center '  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  ><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue82d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Download Detail<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"av_tab_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div aria-controls=\"tab-id-2-content\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id=\"#tab-id-2\" class=\"tab \"  itemprop=\"headline\" ><span class='tab_icon' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue84b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span>Child Policy<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab-id-2-content\" class=\"tab_content \" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"tab_inner_content invers-color\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n<p><strong>\u00a0<span class=\"fontstyle0\">Policy Statement<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle2\">The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child recognizes the right of children to be protected from all forms of violence, exploitation, neglect, and abuse. Consequently, individuals and organization in contact with children and young people should ensure that children are protected and are safe from harm when participating in various activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle2\">Equality Myanmar (EQMM) is a child-safe organization. It believes that children have the right to be free from all forms of abuse, neglect, exploitation and discrimination upheld by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Convention also states that children have the right to participate in decision- making and due weight should be given to their opinions, according to their age and maturity. EQMM will strive to ensure that children who participate in its programs and activities will have a positive and enjoyable experience through its safe and <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle3\">child-supportive environment<\/span><span class=\"fontstyle2\">. The organization will not tolerate any form of violence against children, such as child abuse and sexual exploitation, committed by its staff (full time, part time, consultant, and volunteers); representatives; and staff of its partner or network organizations. It will undertake all necessary child-friendly measures to prevent these from happening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle2\">EQMM recognizes that some children are more vulnerable to abuse and sexual exploitation than others, such as young children, those from ethnic minority communities, stateless and refugee\/IDP children, and those who are disabled. EQMM will undertake reasonable and appropriate steps to ensure that their welfare is promoted and that their rights are protected.<\/span><\/p>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_button ' ><a href='https:\/\/equalitymyanmar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/EQMM-Child-Protection-Policy-V2-25-July22-English.pdf'  class='avia-button av-icon-on-hover avia-color-blue   avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-medium avia-position-center '  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  ><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue84b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Download<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"av_tab_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div aria-controls=\"tab-id-3-content\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id=\"#tab-id-3\" class=\"tab \"  itemprop=\"headline\" ><span class='tab_icon' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue84c' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span>Sexual Harassment<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab-id-3-content\" class=\"tab_content \" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"tab_inner_content invers-color\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n<p><strong>\u00a0<span class=\"fontstyle0\">Policy Statement<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle2\">All employees of Equality Myanmar have the right to be treated with dignity and respect and to be protected against harassment in the workplace. EQMM holds the responsibility to identify and prevent sexual harassment and to develop a culture of dignity and respect in the work environment. EQMM will respond to sexual harassment complaints, reports, and allegations with prompt and appropriate corrective action in order to stop prohibited conduct, eliminate any hostile environment, take steps to prevent the recurrence of sexual harassment, and address any effects in the workplace from such conduct. EQMM encourages all members of the organization to report any concerns or complaints of sexual harassment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle2\">This policy is meant to inform the employees about what conduct constitutes sexual harassment, the ways and means EQMM adopts to prevent occurrence of any such event, and, in the event of such an occurrence, to enable a fair mechanism for dealing with such conduct.<\/span><\/p>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_button ' ><a href='https:\/\/equalitymyanmar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/EQMM-Anti-Sexual-Harassment-Policy-V2-25-July-2022-English.pdf'  class='avia-button av-icon-on-hover avia-color-blue   avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-medium avia-position-center '  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  ><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue84d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Download Detail <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"av_tab_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div aria-controls=\"tab-id-4-content\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id=\"#tab-id-4\" class=\"tab \"  itemprop=\"headline\" ><span class='tab_icon' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8cf' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span>Finance<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab-id-4-content\" class=\"tab_content \" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"tab_inner_content invers-color\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n<h2><b>Accounting and Finance Manual<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 5\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Finance &amp; accounting management is an area within the organization that needs better definition. The purpose of this manual is to outline the current standard policies and procedures in use in a way that makes them more understandable, effective, facilitates follow-up and makes reporting more consistent.<\/p>\n<p>The following policies and procedures govern the entire administration of EQMM\u2019s programs and all financial transactions undertaken by EQMM personnel (staff members, consultants\/resource persons, interns, and volunteers) and EQMM-supported network partners in carrying out approved organizational activities.<\/p>\n<p>These policy and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in staffing, and organizational policy. The purpose of these policies and procedures is to specify roles and responsibilities for authorized finance personnel, financial planning, and reporting.<\/p>\n<p>Failure to comply with these policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action, which can include dismissal and\/or withholding payment of salaries.<\/p>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_button ' ><a href='https:\/\/equalitymyanmar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Finance-Policies-Procedures-Manual-Version-5.2-English-Version.pdf'  class='avia-button av-icon-on-hover avia-color-blue   avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-small avia-position-center '  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  ><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8cf' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Download Detail<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"av_tab_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div aria-controls=\"tab-id-5-content\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id=\"#tab-id-5\" class=\"tab \"  itemprop=\"headline\" ><span class='tab_icon' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue84b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span>Anti-Corruption<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab-id-5-content\" class=\"tab_content \" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"tab_inner_content invers-color\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n<h2><strong>Anti-Corruption Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>I. Policy Statement<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<span class=\"fontstyle2\">The EQMM Anti- Corruption Policy is a living document that reinforces EQMM human rights based principles and values. This document is a work in progress, bearing in mind EQMM\u2019s practice of consultations, meetings, and one-on-one engagement with the staff from different levels of the organizational structure. This policy has been strongly informed by an interactive process involving staff members participating in defining and discussing corruption, cultural understanding, tolerance, and effective remedies. The purpose of this policy is to outline our three pronged approach to addressing corruption through awareness, prevention, and solutions, creating a culture of transparency and accountability.<\/span><\/p>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_button ' ><a href='https:\/\/equalitymyanmar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/EQMM-Anti-Corruption-Policy-V3-25-July22-English.pdf'  class='avia-button av-icon-on-hover avia-color-blue   avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-medium avia-position-center '  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  ><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue84b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Download<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"av_tab_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div aria-controls=\"tab-id-6-content\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id=\"#tab-id-6\" class=\"tab \"  itemprop=\"headline\" ><span class='tab_icon' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue84b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span>Gender and Disability<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab-id-6-content\" class=\"tab_content \" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"tab_inner_content invers-color\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h2>Gender and Disability inclusion Policy<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 7\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>As Equality Myanmar has always showed the utmost respect to the human dignity and human rights culture and every activity that we are doing have to be considerate about the participation of every kind of Gender and Disabilities inclusion while promoting them in the meantime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_button ' ><a href='https:\/\/equalitymyanmar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/EQMM-Gender-and-Disability-inclusion-Policy-V-1.2_MM_28-Oct22.pdf'  class='avia-button av-icon-on-hover avia-color-blue   avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-medium avia-position-center '  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  ><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue84b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Download<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"av_tab_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div aria-controls=\"tab-id-7-content\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id=\"#tab-id-7\" class=\"tab \"  itemprop=\"headline\" ><span class='tab_icon' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue84c' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span>Procurement<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab-id-7-content\" class=\"tab_content \" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"tab_inner_content invers-color\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h2><strong>Procurement Guidelines<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The purpose of these guidelines is to outline Equality Myanmar\u2019s standard procurement policies and procedures in an user\u2010friendly, understandable and more effective way in order to facilitate follow\u2010up and make reporting more consistent. The aim of the internal control system for procuring goods and services is to ensure orders are handled properly by individuals having the skills to evaluate what purchases are required from suppliers (or providers) offering the best deals.<\/p>\n<p>Procurement guidelines must to be used as a tool when procuring goods and services by Equality Myanmar (EQMM)\u2019s personnel (staff members, consultants\/resource persons, interns and volunteers) and EQMM\u2010supported network and sub\u2010grant partners. These guidelines are aimed at ensuring transparency and avoiding any conflicts of interest in the procurement process by any individuals within the organization.<\/p>\n<p>These policies and procedures can be further developed and improved following feedback and comments from users\u2019 experiences and utilization of the procurement guidelines. In this regard, the guidelines will be regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in staffing and organizational policies.<\/p>\n<p>Failure to comply with these policies and procedures may be deemed as serious misconduct and merit disciplinary action by EQMM\u2019s Management Committee.<\/p>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_button ' ><a href='https:\/\/equalitymyanmar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Procurement-Policy-Version-1.3-Eng-11-April22.pdf'  class='avia-button av-icon-on-hover avia-color-theme-color   avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-small avia-position-center '  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  ><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue84d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Download<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"av_tab_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div aria-controls=\"tab-id-8-content\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id=\"#tab-id-8\" class=\"tab \"  itemprop=\"headline\" ><span class='tab_icon' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8b1' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span>Code of Ethics<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab-id-8-content\" class=\"tab_content \" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"tab_inner_content invers-color\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n<h2><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Equality Myanmar (EQMM) was founded with the goal of empowering the people of Myanmar through human rights education and advocacy to engage in social transformation and promote a culture of human rights.<\/p>\n<p>In doing so, personnel at Equality Myanmar (EQMM) is personally and collectively responsible for upholding and promoting the highest ethical and professional standards in their work. This also applies to board members when representing EQMM and temporary personnel such as consultants, interns and volunteers during their assignments with EQMM. Management at all levels of the Organization have a responsibility to ensure that all personnel are aware of this Code of Ethics, that they understand what it means in concrete behavioral terms and how it applies to their daily work.<\/p>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_button ' ><a href='https:\/\/equalitymyanmar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Code-of-Ethics-Eng-27-June-2018.pdf'  class='avia-button av-icon-on-hover avia-color-blue   avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-small avia-position-center '  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  ><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue800' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Download Detail<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"av_tab_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div aria-controls=\"tab-id-9-content\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id=\"#tab-id-9\" class=\"tab \"  itemprop=\"headline\" ><span class='tab_icon' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue84b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span>Brand Visibility Policy <\/div>\n<div id=\"tab-id-9-content\" class=\"tab_content \" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"tab_inner_content invers-color\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n<p><strong><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Introduction<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle1\">Equality Myanmar is a leading non-governmental organization working on protecting and promoting human rights in Myanmar. We produce a range of human rights materials, audio\/visual tools, and other multimedia resources in order to address the lack of human rights information. We operate with a high visibility profile by publicity of our human rights and communication materials through its website, social medias, campaigns, events, and other communication platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle1\">However, after military coup in February 2021, Equality Myanmar had high security risks that imperil its staff, beneficiaries, and operations. For security purposes, all public official references were avoided started from 1 February 2021. EQMM website or Social Media page were not operated at that time. Use of its logo on new IEC materials were avoided. We operated with a low visibility profile for two years after military coup by 1 February, 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_button ' ><a href='https:\/\/equalitymyanmar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Brand-Visibility-Policy-V1-28-Dec22.pdf'  class='avia-button av-icon-on-hover avia-color-theme-color   avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-small avia-position-center '  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  ><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue84c' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Download<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"av_tab_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div aria-controls=\"tab-id-10-content\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id=\"#tab-id-10\" class=\"tab \"  itemprop=\"headline\" ><span class='tab_icon' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue84b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span>Ethical Image Use Policy<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab-id-10-content\" class=\"tab_content \" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"tab_inner_content invers-color\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n<p><strong><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Introduction<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Equality Myanmar\u2019s purpose is to empower people in Myanmar to engage in social transformation and promote a culture of rights for all. For that reason, images play an important role in telling the story of our work and inspiring others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">However, the way we take and use images is important as well. Our images and video are an expression of our belief that all people have equal human rights and dignity. All individuals should be shown in a dignified way. This is particularly important for individuals who may face discrimination or exclusion. This may include, but is not limited to, older people, persons in economically challenged situations, persons with ill health, women, persons with disabilities, LGBT persons, children, and ethnic and religious minorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">To this end, EQMM\u2019s Ethical Image Policy both considers and affirms our values of respect, accountability, and integrity with regards to taking and using images.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle3\">Respect <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle0\">\u2013 We treat everyone with dignity and respect, and we stand up for the rights of all <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle0\">people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle3\">Accountability <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle0\">\u2013 We are accountable to our beneficiaries, partners, staff, and society.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle3\">Integrity <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle0\">\u2013 We act with honesty and our actions are consistent with openness, equality, and <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle0\">human rights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Anyone gathering or using images on behalf of Equality Myanmar, must read the policy before carrying out their work. Anyone commissioning a photographer or filmmaker or travelling with supporters taking images is responsible for ensuring that our ethical standard is adhered to.<\/span><\/p>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_button ' ><a href='https:\/\/equalitymyanmar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Ethical-Image-Use-Policy-1-September-2020-English-Version.pdf'  class='avia-button av-icon-on-hover avia-color-blue   avia-icon_select-yes-right-icon avia-size-medium avia-position-center '  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Download<\/span><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_right' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue84b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"av_tab_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div aria-controls=\"tab-id-11-content\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id=\"#tab-id-11\" class=\"tab \"  itemprop=\"headline\" ><span class='tab_icon' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue84b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span>EQMM Complaints and Incidents Response Mechanism Policy <\/div>\n<div id=\"tab-id-11-content\" class=\"tab_content \" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"tab_inner_content invers-color\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n<p><strong>\u00a0<span class=\"fontstyle0\">Introduction<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">It is integral to Equality Myanmar\u2019s (EQMM) mission to ensure that we work with integrity and accountability to all our important stakeholders. EQMM has a responsibility to ensure its actions and activities are safe, professional, fair, and in compliance with our programmatic aims, policies, and obligations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">To this end, we are committed to implement a complaint &amp; incident policy that enables individuals and organizations to raise complaints and give feedback on our work, as well as the work funded by EQMM carried out by partners. This system also enables EQMM staff to report incidents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">There may be occasions when EQMM does not meet the expectations of all stakeholders, or when we fail to live up to our commitments. When, or if this occurs, beneficiaries, partners, other stakeholders, and EQMM staff have the right to complain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">The benefit for EQMM in receiving complaints is to get input on programs, projects, and overall management. It will help identify problems and support timely response, which will improve the quality of our work and reduce the potential for inefficient or misuse of the resources entrusted to us. Lastly, it builds trust with our stakeholders, and seeks to empower them through the ability to easily give feedback and raise complaints about our work.<\/span><\/p>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_button ' ><a href='https:\/\/equalitymyanmar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/EQMM-Complaints-and-Incidents-Response-Mechanism-Policy-V1-27-July22-1.pdf'  class='avia-button av-icon-on-hover avia-color-blue   avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-medium avia-position-center '  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  ><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue84b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Download<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3261","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/equalitymyanmar.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3261","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/equalitymyanmar.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/equalitymyanmar.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equalitymyanmar.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equalitymyanmar.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3261"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/equalitymyanmar.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3261\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5867,"href":"https:\/\/equalitymyanmar.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3261\/revisions\/5867"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/equalitymyanmar.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3261"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}