UNFPA Integrity Helpline

UNFPA has zero tolerance with regard to fraud. Fraud in the operations of any international organization depletes funds intended for the accomplishment of programme delivery. Thus, fraud can undermine the effective functioning of an international organization and jeopardize sustainable development by diverting donor contributions.

In order to enable UNFPA to address allegations of fraud, this confidential electronic reporting facility (Fraud Hotline) is established, as authorized under section VI of the UNFPA fraud policy. Whistleblowers are expressly protected from retaliation in a policy entitled Protection Against Retaliation for Reporting Misconduct or for Cooperating with an Authorized Fact-Finding Activity.

Offenses that may be reported using this hotline include:

Unlawful acts (for example theft, fraud, embezzlement, solicitation/acceptance of bribes or kickbacks, extortion, possession or sale of illegal substances, smuggling);
Misrepresentation, forgery, or false certification in connection with any official claim or benefit, including failure to disclose a fact material to that claim or benefit (for example regarding dependency allowance, rental subsidy, insurance, education grant, tax reimbursement or travel cost claims);
Mishandling of contract obligations and relations with third parties leading to loss of property or assets, or generating liabilities for the Organization;
Failure to disclose an interest or relationship with a third party who might benefit from a decision in which the staff member takes part; favoritism in the award of a contract to a third party.

Offenses that should not be reported through this hotline include:

Allegations of harassment, sexual harassment or abuse of authority (please see the specific procedures in the UNFPA Policy on Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority required for the reporting of such allegations; the policy is available in the UNFPA PPM, Personnel Policies and Procedures ( DocuShare );
Matters relating to the performance of staff.

In submitting your report, please attempt to answer all of the questions below. Provide answers to the best of your ability. Try to be as accurate as possible.

IMPORTANT: Reports of fraud/wrongdoing provided through this hotline are stored on a secure server. UNFPA safeguards these reports from any accidental or negligent disclosure.

1. WHO is engaged in the alleged act of fraud/wrongdoing? Provide name, functional title, contact details etc.
First Name:	Last Name:

Functional Title, Contact Details etc..

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2. WHAT happened? Please provide the details of the alleged act of fraud/wrongdoing. Be as precise as possible.

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3. WHEN was the fraud/wrongdoing committed?

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4. WHERE was the fraud/wrongdoing committed?
Country:

Describe Location:

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5. HOW was the fraud/wrongdoing perpetrated? For example, were any checks, procedures or safeguards circumvented or violated to perpetrate the act(s)?

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6. To your knowledge, WHY were the acts undertaken by the person who allegedly committed the fraud/wrongdoing.

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7. Is there any specific evidence (e.g. documentation, witnesses) that you are aware of? How can they be located or contacted.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Please provide those contact details at which you would appreciate/feel most comfortable beeing contacted by UNFPA.
Address:	City:

Telephone:	Cellular Phone:

E-Mail:	Fax: