As international civil society organisations assume a more influential role in global politics, the 6 June Charter seeks to demonstrate their commitment to sustaining and deepening the trust that role implies. The initiative comes as the non-profit sector is coming under closer scrutiny, both from those who want it to flourish and those who seek to curtail its activities.

Transparency International, along with ActionAid International, Amnesty International, CIVICUS, Consumers International, Greenpeace International, Oxfam International, the International Save the Children Alliance, Survival International, International Federation Terre des Hommes and World YWCA endorsed this first international, cross-sectoral code of conduct for civil society. The Charter sets out core values and operating principles for international organisations, including include good governance and management, fundraising and multi-stakeholder engagement. It also makes specific reference to respect for universal principles (such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights), independence, responsible advocacy, effective programmes, non-discrimination, transparency and ethical fundraising. International civil society organisations across all sectors are invited to subscribe to the Accountability Charter. For further information, please contact Stan Cutzach at scutzach@transparency.org