Fredskorpset’s overall objective is to promote lasting improvements in the economic, social and political conditions of developing countries. This is to be achieved by facilitating partnerships and exchange of personnel between organisations and institutions in Norway and countries in the South, as well as among organisations and institutions in the South. Such collaboration and partnership aim at promoting the transfer of expertise, at measures to reduce poverty, and at creating involvement and raising awareness of developmental issues in Norway and in the South. Both Fredskorpset and the partnerships established are based on reciprocity, equality, transparency and solidarity among all parties.
These guidelines apply to all activities related to Fredskorpset, whether implemented by participants, partners, staff or board members of Fredskorpset.
1. RESPECT FOR HUMAN DIGNITY
Respect is to be shown to every individual, regardless of gender, age, religion, sexuality, ethnicity or political affiliation. Any and every form of mental or physical violence is not tolerated. Likewise the purchase of sexual services, the use of illegal drugs, and the misuse of alcohol are unacceptable.
2. CULTURAL SENSITIVITY
All those working under the auspices of Fredskorpset are expected to familiarise themselves with the local culture, including local religion and its observance, and to show full respect through their behaviour and their manner of dress.
3. SECURITY ASPECTS
Those working under the auspices of Fredskorpset are expected to familiarise themselves with the local and national security situation, and to follow the crisis plan of their employer in case of crisis or accident. Further, they are to obey the laws of the country in which they are working, including its traffic laws and security measures.
4. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Consideration is to be given to the environmental consequences of all activities; wherever possible, environmentally sustainable solutions are to be preferred.
5. CORRUPTION
Corruption is never to be encouraged – whether through accepting personal services or favours, or offering these to suppliers, civil servants or others. Project means are to be correctly employed; misuse will not be tolerated.
6. CONFIDENCE and GOOD WILL
All participants, partners and staff of Fredskorpset are responsible, through their work, for maintaining and promoting confidence and good will towards the organisation. It is their responsibility to ensure that the methods employed and the activities implemented are in accordance with the basic values and principles of Fredskorpset.