Safeguarding policy
Protecting participants, staff and communities from harm, abuse and exploitation in all LWA activities.
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Policies
Policies & safeguarding
Clear, published standards protect the women we serve and the integrity of the institution.
Our commitment
Safeguarding is not a document — it is a practice
Everyone acting in the name of LWA is briefed on these standards and accountable to them.
Child protection policy
Specific standards for any activity involving girls and young people under 18.
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Code of conduct
Expected behaviour for staff, volunteers, mentors, ambassadors and partners.
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Anti-harassment & anti-discrimination
Zero tolerance for harassment, bullying and discrimination of any kind.
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Anti-fraud, bribery & corruption
Prevention, detection and reporting of financial misconduct.
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Conflict of interest policy
Declaration and management of personal and institutional conflicts.
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Data protection & privacy policy
How personal data is collected, stored, used and deleted across our platforms.
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Complaints & feedback policy
How to raise a concern and the timeline for response and resolution.
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Whistleblowing policy
Confidential, protected reporting for serious wrongdoing.
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Environmental & sustainability policy
Commitments on travel, procurement and event footprint.
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Volunteer & mentor policy
Standards, boundaries and support for unpaid contributors.
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Partnership & due diligence policy
Screening and vetting standards before entering any partnership.
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Raising a concern
How to report
1. Report
Use the contact page, the whistleblowing channel, or speak to any LWA staff member or chapter lead.
2. Acknowledge & assess
Reports are acknowledged and assessed by the designated safeguarding lead within a published timeframe.
3. Act
Where a concern is substantiated, action is taken — including referral to authorities where required by law.
Frequently asked questions
Governance and transparency
Our policies sit alongside published governance structures and open reporting.