Youth Protection
Activities involving youth or young participants should be designed with care, appropriate supervision, privacy protection and clear communication boundaries.
Governance & Policies
Safeguarding Statement
Youth protection, safe participation and responsible engagement principles for AOU programs and networks.
Responsible Governance and Institutional Confidence
AOU is committed to responsible governance, transparent communication, and clear institutional procedures for partners, donors, institutions, contributors, and participating organizations.
Safeguarding Statement
Safe and respectful participation
AOU is committed to encouraging safe, respectful and responsible participation in educational, youth, volunteer, online and partnership activities.
Online Safety
Online dialogues, forms, photos, profiles and public communications should be handled responsibly, especially where young participants are involved.
Reporting Concerns
Participants, parents, partners or contributors may contact AOU if they have concerns about safety, misuse of personal information or inappropriate conduct.