WHML.ORG’s integrity channel is intended for employees, volunteers, members and other stakeholders who wish to report possible misconduct connected with the organization. Its published scope includes fraud, conflicts of interest, harassment, discrimination and inappropriate disclosure of information.
Overview
Welcome to the integrity hotline of WHML.ORG! This is a confidential resource to report concerns and maintain the highest ethical standards. The World Health, Medical and Life Sciences Organization (WHML.ORG) is a renowned non-profit organization operating globally in the fields of health, medical and life sciences. Founded in 2000 by professors, academics, scientists, and health professionals, WHML.ORG conducts projects and research aimed at improving health and quality of life. With our headquarters in the Netherlands and regional and country offices around the world, we are a globally active organization.
What is the integrity hotline?
WHML.ORG is deeply committed to the principles of ethics and integrity. Our organization attaches great importance to maintaining and upholding high ethical standards in all activities. To this end, we have established the integrity hotline so that our employees, volunteers, and stakeholders can report any misconduct, unethical behavior, or corruption. The integrity hotline operates in accordance with confidentiality principles, and all reported violations are thoroughly assessed.
Contact information for the integrity hotline
Report suspected misconduct or unethical behaviour through the published integrity contacts. Explain the concern, relevant dates and available evidence, and state any confidentiality needs. Email and ordinary telephone contact are not guaranteed anonymous channels. Ask how the report will be handled, who may receive it and how follow-up will be arranged; this website does not promise absolute secrecy, a specific outcome or an immediate response.
Address
WHML.ORG Headquarters, Netherlands
Phone
+31 (6) 8549 6139
Web
www.WHML.ORG
The purpose of the integrity hotline
The reporting channel supports ethical and professional conduct and the fair handling of concerns raised by staff, volunteers and stakeholders. It is intended to help identify issues, arrange appropriate review and inform corrective action. The following categories describe the types of concern covered:
Ethical violations
behaviors of employees or volunteers that contradict ethical rules.
Corruption and fraud
misuse of financial resources, forgery, and similar financial violations.
Harassment and discrimination
cases of harassment or discrimination based on gender, race, religion, or other reasons.
Conflict of interest
situations where personal interests conflict with the organization’s interests.
Confidentiality breaches
unauthorized sharing of personal data or sensitive information.
Our ethics and integrity policies
WHML.ORG is committed to implementing the principles of ethics and integrity in all its activities. Our ethics and integrity policies contain the fundamental principles that guide the behavior of our employees, volunteers, and stakeholders. These policies aim to preserve our organization’s reliability and professionalism. Our key principles are:
Integrity
being honest and transparent in all activities.
Responsibility
performing assigned duties to the best of our ability.
Confidentiality
protecting personal and sensitive information.
Fairness
treating all individuals equally and justly.
Professionalism
acting in accordance with high ethical standards.
Ethics training and awareness programs
WHML.ORG regularly organizes training and awareness programs to educate its employees and volunteers about ethical rules and principles of integrity. These programs aim to prevent ethical violations and inform participants about reporting unethical behavior.
Ethical principles training
training for employees and volunteers about basic ethical rules and the organization’s ethical policies.
Awareness seminars
seminars held to raise awareness on identifying and reporting ethical violations.
Effective communication training
training on how to communicate ethical violations accurately and effectively.
Our ethics committee
The source governance framework assigns review of ethical concerns to an ethics committee, with impartial handling, appropriate investigation and action to prevent recurrence. For an actual report, confirm the review arrangements, responsibility, conflict-of-interest safeguards and communication process. The committee’s independence should be supported by its mandate and procedures rather than assumed from this overview. Its described responsibilities are:
Reviewing violation reports
review and assess all reports received through the integrity hotline.
Taking appropriate measures
taking necessary actions to prevent and correct ethical violations.
Reporting
preparing regular reports on ethical violations and the actions taken and submitting them to the board of directors.
Education and awareness
contributing to the organization of ethics training programs and awareness events.
User guide for the integrity hotline
When reporting ethical violations and misconduct through the integrity hotline, there are some important points to pay attention to. The following guide will provide you with directions on how to make your report:
Be clear and precise
provide clear and detailed information when making your report. Explain when, where, and how the incident occurred in detail.
Gather evidence
if you have any evidence (emails, documents, photos, etc.) related to the violation or misconduct, gather them and submit them with your report.
Maintain confidentiality
pay attention to the confidentiality of your report. You can request that your identity be kept confidential.
Be honest and realistic
be honest and realistic when making your report. Avoid making baseless claims.
Follow-up
Ask how acknowledgement and updates will be provided after you submit a report. Review can take time, and the information that can be shared may depend on the case. This page does not promise a fixed response or completion deadline.
“WHML.ORG – protecting integrity, spreading trust.”