About One Young World
At the heart of every global crisis is a failure of leadership. One Young World exists to develop young leaders who are taking action to solve the world’s big challenges.
It all begins with the annual One Young World Summit - the beating heart of what we are about. For young leaders, the Summit is the landmark event of the year. It is a chance for the individuals responsible for shaping the future of our world to come together to confront the biggest challenges facing humanity.
It is incredibly important that the conduct of everyone who is connected to our work and part of the One Young World community acts in keeping with our values of:
- Integrity - our community is diligent, fair and authentic in pursuit of their mission.
- Ambition - Our community is bold and idealistic about the change they want to see and courageous and pragmatic about making it happen.
- Accountability - our community takes responsibility for their individual actions and acts with transparency.
- Inclusivity - every individual, every country and every sector has a stake in building a better world. Our community’s strength is in its diversity.
- Empathy - our community is kind and keeps the reduction of harm and suffering at the heart of the way they choose to act. We cherish our shared humanity - we are one world.
About the One Young World Code of Conduct
The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to help you understand the key issues that you need to be aware of and the standards which we expect you to uphold. The Code of Conduct applies to everyone associated with One Young World, including but not limited to delegates, Ambassadors, speakers, Counsellors, Partner Executives, exhibitors, and Advisory Board Members.
The Code of Conduct is designed for your own protection and guidance. However, any breach may lead to the termination of One Young World’s engagement with you (including removal from the Summit/One Young World event and Ambassador Community) and/or your organisation.
The One Young World Code of Conduct
I will:
- Ensure that my own professional and personal conduct is in line with One Young World’s mission and values.
- Be sensitive to and respectful of local laws, customs, and cultures, even if the norms in that cultural context differ from my own and from this Code of Conduct. Where concerned or in doubt, I will take support and advice from One Young World.
- Not engage in any form of discrimination, bullying, harassment, intimidation, exploitation, or abuse. Difference at One Young World isn’t just accepted; it is celebrated; and I will contribute to creating an environment fully inclusive of everyone and everything they bring to the One Young World community.
- Ensure that neither my personal (including romantic or sexual) nor professional relationships are exploitative, abusive, or corrupt in any way, nor bring the reputation of One Young World into disrepute. In particular, when attending a Summit or other One Young World-organised or sponsored events, I will not engage in any non-consensual personal (including romantic or sexual) relationships of any form nor exploit my One Young World position to form relationships.
- Protect the health, safety, safeguarding, wellbeing, and security of all associated with One Young World by taking responsibility for my own actions and avoiding undue risks, particularly when attending a One Young World event.
- Not enter the accommodation of anyone else participating in a One Young World event nor invite anyone to enter my One Young World event accommodation. This includes but is not limited to delegates, Ambassadors, Counsellors, Advisory Board Members, Observers, One Young World employees and members of the public.
- If choosing to drink alcohol served at a One Young World event, only do so responsibly.
- Not use, possess or be under the influence of illegal substances when representing One Young World, attending One Young World events, or in One Young World event accommodation.
- Avoid any personal, financial, or other interests that may conflict with the mission and values of One Young World. I will declare any interests which may conflict with One Young World’s mission and values or cause damage to One Young World’s reputation.
- Not accept monetary or inappropriate gifts, even when the giving and acceptance of gifts is normal cultural practice, from sponsors, governments, suppliers or anyone else, which have been offered to me as a result of my role with One Young World. There may be some instances where I think it is appropriate to accept a gift, in which case I will inform One Young World of this. Equally, I will not offer nor give monetary or inappropriate gifts.
- Declare to One Young World any criminal charges or convictions, from either before or during my association with One Young World, which may conflict with One Young World’s mission and values or cause damage to One Young World’s reputation.
- Take responsibility for the confidentiality and security of information I have access to through One Young World, and use the appropriate discretion when handling sensitive information particularly relating to One Young World and others associated with One Young World.
- Not intentionally misrepresent any facts about myself, my work, or my projects.
- Support One Young World’s sustainability pledge.
- Make all reasonable efforts to respond to communications in a timely manner and follow the reasonable guidance and instructions of One Young World in relation to my participation in One Young World.
- Report individuals behaving or acting in a way contrary to this Code of Conduct to One Young World.
Reporting Breaches of the Code of Conduct
If you witness or are subjected to behaviour that isn’t in keeping with this Code of Conduct, you should report this to the One Young World team as soon as possible. If this occurs at a One Young World event, speak to a member of the One Young World team, who is usually found at the event’s main registration desk. Alternatively, contact us through the contact details provided with your event information.
If you wish to report something to us outside of a One Young World event, please contact us at [email protected].