Whistleblowing is an important aspect of good organizational governance, involving the act of individuals reporting wrongdoing within their organization. Whistleblowers play an important role in safeguarding the interests and reputation of the CRFM as an organization of excellence.

Whistleblowing involves the act of revealing information about activity within an organization that is deemed illegal, unethical, unsafe, fraudulent or a conflict of interest.

A whistleblower means an Employee, Contractor, Consultant, Vendor or Student who in good faith and on reasonable grounds, reports, attempts to report, is believed to be about to report, or is believed to have reported, an activity that he/she considers to be illegal, unethical, unsafe, fraudulent or a conflict of interest.

This portal facilitates confidential and anonymous online reporting. However, anonymous reports of wrongdoing may also be made by telephone to +501-223-4443 or sent in writing or audio recording via post to the CRFM Secretariat, Princess Margaret Drive, P.O. Box 642, Belize City, Belize.

If a potential Whistleblower has knowledge of or a concern of illegal or dishonest or fraudulent or corrupt activity, he or she should contact one of the persons below, depending on the specifics of the case:
(i.) His or her direct supervisor or Programme Manager
(ii.) Manager Finance and Administration
(iii.) The CRFM Executive Director or Deputy Executive Director, or
(iv.) The Chairperson of the Forum in the event that the alleged improper activity involves the Executive Director

Confidential and Anonymous Reporting

Matters can be reported confidentially with an indication of name and contact information of the whistleblower or, if desired, 100% anonymously, without providing any identifying details.

All inquiries are treated confidentially and securely.

HR related matters

HR related matters cannot be reported in this system, but must instead be discussed with the immediate manager, director or HR.

Full details are set forth in the CRFM's Whistleblower Policy.