Report a Concern
How can you make a report?
BY email
This email is monitored confidentially by IDA’s Safeguarding Focal Point.
Through our anonymous reporting platform
You can make a report using IDA’s secure whistleblowing system:
You may choose to remain anonymous. If you wish, you can still receive follow-up messages through the platform.
At IDA events
If you are attending an IDA-supported event, you can report concerns by:
Speaking directly to the designated Safeguarding Focal Point.
Contacting them by phone or WhatsApp.
The name and contact details of the Safeguarding Focal Point will be shared in the event information. (Find here IDA Policy on Safeguarding and Management of Malpractice and Misconduct).
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What can you report?
You can report any concern about wrongdoing related to IDA or its activities, including:
Sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment (PSEAH)
This includes:
Unwanted sexual behaviour or sexual harassment.
Sexual exploitation or abuse.
Being asked for sexual favours in exchange for support, funding, opportunities, or participation.
Abuse of power or position for sexual purposes
Financial fraud or misuse of funds
This includes:
Fraud or theft.
Misuse or mismanagement of project funds.
False or inflated expense claims.
Corruption or bribery.
Diversion of resources.
Other serious misconduct
This includes:
Abuse of authority.
Serious breaches of IDA policies or the Code of Conduct.
Retaliation against someone who raised a concern in good faith.
You can report
something that happened to you
something you saw
something you were told about
Accessibility and support
IDA is committed to making reporting accessible. If you need support to make a report, this may include:
Sign language interpretation.
Captioning.
Plain-language explanations.
Easy-read formats.
Assistive communication tools.
Confidentiality and safety
All reports are treated confidentially.
Information is shared only with people who need to know.
IDA does not allow retaliation against anyone who reports a concern in good faith.
You may choose to remain anonymous.
Reporting a concern will not automatically start an investigation.
If you are attending an IDA-supported event or are a current participant in an IDA-supported programme, all reasonable efforts will be made to ensure that you can continue to participate safely and are protected from any further harm.
What happens after you report?
To protect everyone involved, IDA may not always be able to share updates or outcomes about how a report is handled. This does not mean the concern is not being taken seriously.
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it is reviewed carefully and confidentially
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immediate safety or risk concerns are assessed
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appropriate action is taken in line with IDA procedures
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support options are discussed where relevant
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referral services may be shared if relevant
What this reporting channel is not for
This reporting system should not be used to:
Pursue general human rights violations that are not connected to IDA or IDA-supported activities.
Ask questions about IDA programmes, events, or training.
Raise internal IDA staff grievances, which are handled through separate internal processes.
Important to know
You do not need proof to report a concern
You will not get into trouble for reporting something in good faith
Reports made honestly are taken seriously, even if they cannot later be confirmed