Annex 2: UNHCR Interpreter Undertaking of Confidentiality and Impartiality NATIONS UNIES HAUT COMMISSARIAT POUR LES RÉFUGIÉS Unit 2: General Issues UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES UNHCR INTERPRETER UNDERTAKING OF CONFIDENTIALITY AND IMPARTIALITY Name of Interpreter: .............................................................................................................................................. In addition to my agreement to abide by the principles set out in the UNHCR Code of conduct, I make the following undertakings in respect of performance of my role as UNHCR interpreter: Obligation of Confidentiality I undertake not to disclose or discuss any information about asylum seekers, refugees, internally displaced persons, returnees, stateless persons, (all these categories are hereinafter referred to as persons of concern to UNHCR), colleagues or other work related matters that come to my knowledge as a result of my role as an interpreter with UNHCR. I understand and accept that my obligation to maintain the confidentiality of information I have received in UNHCR continues beyond the termination of my assignment with UNHCR. Obligation of Impartiality I undertake to carry out my responsibilities and to conduct myself at all times, both in and outside of UNHCR premises, in a manner that is fully consistent with my obligation of impartiality as a UNHCR interpreter. In particular: „ I will, to the best of my abilities, provide accurate and complete interpretation; „ I will provide interpretation services in a neutral and non-judgemental manner; „ I will refrain from engaging in advocacy on behalf of persons of concern to UNHCR; 57