World Academy of Human Health and Long Youth

Regulations on the Key Bodies of IHE WAHH

For Official Use Only

(Official Regulatory Documents)

The following are the detailed Regulations for the primary bodies of the organizational structure. Each document is drafted in the standard style of the constituent documents of an international non-profit organization.

1. Regulations on the Board of Trustees

1.1. Status

The Board of Trustees is the highest collegiate body for the strategic oversight of the Institute of Health Emissaries of WAHH.

1.2. Objectives

  • To ensure the long-term alignment of IHE activities with the mission and credo of WAHH.
  • To protect ethical standards and the “Gold Standard” brand reputation.
  • To approve the strategy and monitor its implementation.

1.3. Composition

  • 9–11 members (including the Chairperson).
  • Mandatory Categories: Representatives of WAHH, independent international experts in public health, philanthropists/representatives of key foundations, and 1–2 Grand Emissaries.
  • Term of Office: 4 years, with the possibility of renewal for no more than two consecutive terms. 1/3 of the composition rotates every 2 years.

1.4. Key Authorities

  • Approval of the 10-year Development Strategy and annual operational plans.
  • Appointment and removal of the Rector upon the recommendation of the Nomination Committee.
  • Approval of the annual budget and consolidated financial statements.
  • Approval of major grants (> $500,000) and new regional hubs.
  • Review of the most serious ethical violations.
  • Approval of amendments to the Code of Ethics and the Emissary’s Oath.

1.5. Operating Procedures

  • In-person/hybrid meetings at least twice a year + extraordinary meetings at the request of 1/3 of the members.
  • Decisions are made by a simple majority (with a quorum of 2/3). For ethical and strategic matters, a qualified majority (≥75%) is required.

2. Regulations on the Rector of IHE

2.1. Status

The Rector is the sole executive head (CEO) of the Institute and its representative in the international arena.

2.2. Appointment

Appointed by the Board of Trustees for a 5-year term with the possibility of renewal.

2.3. Qualification Requirements

  • Experience in managing major international programs.
  • Impeccable reputation.

2.4. Authorities

  • Representing the Institute in relations with governments, the WHO, the UN, and major foundations.
  • Approving internal policies and appointing Vice-Rectors.
  • Signing all key agreements on behalf of the Institute (within the approved budget).
  • Emergency powers in crisis situations, subject to subsequent notification of the Board.

2.5. Accountability

The Rector submits an annual report to the Board of Trustees.

3. Regulations on the Independent Ethical Committee

3.1. Status

An autonomous body reporting directly to the Board of Trustees. It is fully independent of the executive leadership in its decision-making.

3.2. Objectives

  • Protection of the “Do No Harm” and neutrality principles.
  • Prevention of conflicts of interest and abuse of the Emissary status.

3.3. Composition

  • 7 members (ethicists, international law experts, physicians, representatives of civil society).
  • Term: 4 years, maximum of two terms.

3.4. Authorities

  • Approval and interpretation of the Code of Ethics and the Emissary’s Oath.
  • Review of complaints and conducting investigations (including anonymous ones).
  • Making final decisions on the suspension or revocation of Emissary status.
  • Ethical expertise of all new educational programs and major projects.

3.5. Tools

An anonymous whistleblowing system and mandatory annual ethical audits of regional hubs.

4. Regulations on the Directorate of Methodology and Accreditation (Center of Excellence)

4.1. Objectives

  • Development and continuous updating of educational content.
  • Ensuring a unified high standard of training for Emissaries at all levels.

4.2. Primary Functions

  • Creating and updating modules (Basic → Advanced → Master).
  • Organizing final assessments and project defenses.
  • Maintaining the global Registry of Emissaries.
  • Supporting and moderating the best practices database.
  • Collaborating with the Scientific Advisory Board.

4.3. Leadership

The Director is appointed by the Vice-Rector for Academic Standards.

5. Regulations on the Directorate of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact (M&E Impact)

5.1. Objectives

Ensuring a transparent, evidence-based, and independent measurement of the Institute’s real impact.

5.2. Functions

  • Developing and implementing a unified KPI system (population health, behavioral changes, systemic improvements).
  • Collecting, analyzing, and visualizing data from field projects.
  • Preparing impact reports for donors.
  • Conducting external evaluations (mid-term and final) in collaboration with independent auditors.
  • Maintaining the global Impact Map.

5.3. Status

Functionally reports to the Vice-Rector for Operations; methodologically reports to the Ethical Committee (regarding data quality).

6. Regulations on the Directorate of Strategic Foresight and Innovations

6.1. Objectives

Ensuring the advanced development of the Institute and the constant updating of the human health agenda.

6.2. Functions

  • Monitoring global trends (longevity science, One Health, climate and health, AI in prevention, etc.).
  • Organizing the annual Foresight Forum.
  • Piloting innovative approaches and new training tracks.
  • Developing proposals for the update of the Strategy-2035+.

7. Regulations on the Regional Hub

7.1. Status

A Regional Hub is a territorial subdivision of IHE with the right to locally adapt global standards.

7.2. Leadership

The Regional Director is appointed by the Vice-Rector for Operations and approved by the Rector.

7.3. Authorities

  • Adapting training materials to the cultural and legal context of the region (within a 30–40% limit).
  • Local search for partners and additional funding.
  • Coordinating the activities of all Emissaries in the region.
  • Reporting according to unified global KPIs.

8. Regulations on the Mentor Corps

8.1. Status

Mentors are the key operational link of the Institute, bridging education and practice.

8.2. Requirements

  • Status of no less than a Master.
  • Completion of the special “Pedagogy and Supervision” program.
  • Mandatory annual supervision and ethics re-certification.

8.3. Rights and Responsibilities

  • Personal responsibility for the ethical conduct of mentees.
  • Veto power over the certification of an Agent/Envoy in the event of serious violations.
  • Voting rights in the selection of new programs and cases.