COFACE Common Reference Framework for Safe and Inclusive Activities
As a European civil society network dedicated to values of non-discrimination, gender equality and social inclusion, COFACE and its representatives must practice its values within all operations and activities, both internally within the secretariat and the membership network, and externally when representing COFACE or working with partner organisations.
This Common Reference Framework (CRF), annexed to the COFACE Rules of Procedure, is intended to provide a structured set of principles, standards, guidelines, and processes that provide a shared understanding and consistent approach for achieving goals, solving problems, or managing activities across the organisation. It acts as a blueprint or foundation for how COFACE operates in all its activities and how it works with key external organisations.
The objective of the CRF is to ensure that:
- Proper safeguards are in place to protect employees, members and anyone engaged with COFACE activities;
- The spaces COFACE provides for participation are inclusive and safe;
- Everyone who represents COFACE does so with professionalism and a commitment to its values;
- COFACE is accountable as an organisation for providing this inclusive, professional and safe space and dealing with any complaints.
The reason for adopting and applying this CRF is to ensure that COFACE employees and representatives feel safer at work, know how to behave appropriately during meetings, with overarching positive impacts for both internal good governance and quality external representation in line with the COFACE mandate and values.
Read the full reference framework here in English and French.
