UNMIK personnel[2] should at all times maintain the highest standards of integrity and conduct and treat others equally with respect regardless of their race, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or other grounds.

Any form of discrimination or harassment is strictly forbidden and will not be tolerated at UNMIK.

1. Privileges and immunities accorded to UNMIK personnel pertain only to the discharge of their official duties. Such functional immunity does not exempt UNMIK personnel from prosecution for criminal offences, violations of local laws or any other acts of misconduct which may be contrary to the spirit of the UN Charter and/or the mandate of the Mission.

4. Be courteous to all members of the Mission and always be mindful of the diversity of backgrounds, multicultural nature and origin of UNMIK personnel.

5. Encourage, advocate, and promote UN standards and also report misconduct when it occurs.

6. Act with impartiality at all times, especially with host population. UNMIK personnel shall not engage in activities that are incompatible with their duties, including making public statements that may adversely reflect on their status as peacekeepers or may compromise their impartiality. All media requests must be channeled through the UNMIK Department of Public Information.

7. Exercise utmost discretion in handling confidential information in all matters of official business. UNMIK personnel shall not communicate to any Government, entity, person or any other source any information known to them by reason of their official position that has not been made public, except as appropriate in the normal course of their duties or as authorized by the Head of Mission. UNMIK personnel shall not intentionally alter, destroy, misplace or render useless any official document entrusted to them by virtue of their functions.

8. Not use their office or knowledge gained from their official functions for private gain, financial or otherwise, or for the gain of any third party, including family, friends and those they favour.

9. Exercise utmost caution while driving all kinds of vehicles, especially UN vehicles, and adhere to the “UNMIK Drivers’ Handbook”.

10. Comply with local laws and fulfill all private, legal and financial obligations, including obeying traffic regulations, meeting alimony and child support payments, paying debts and bills, and paying for services rendered, as applicable.

UNMIK personnel with managerial responsibilities shall:

11. Be accountable especially in upholding UN standards of conduct including the added responsibility of: i) being good role models; ii) ensuring their personnel knows about the standards expected of them; iii) establishing work environments that prevent misconduct; and iv) creating an environment conducive to reporting misconduct without fear of reprisals.

12. Not abuse their power and shall exercise it in such a way that it is not only seen to be fair and transparent but can also withstand rigorous scrutiny.

13. The SRSG demands adherence by all Mission personnel to the Secretary-General’s “zero tolerance” policy towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA)[3]. All UNMIK personnel, especially supervisors, are obligated to create and maintain an environment that prevents SEA.

14. Any form of prostitution, human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation and exchange of money, employment, the promise of future employment, goods or services for sex or sexual favours is strictly prohibited[4] .

15. Sexual activity with persons under the age of 18 is prohibited by the UN. Mistaken belief in the age of the person is no defense.

18.UNMIK personnel shall exercise responsible stewardship and be accountable for all UNMIK assets. The misuse of mission computers by creating, downloading, storing and/or circulating pornographic or other offensivematerial is strictly prohibited. In case of loss of, or damage to, UNMIK assets, immediately inform UNMIK Security.