{"id":371,"date":"2026-05-11T09:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T06:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/humanhealth.academy\/?page_id=371"},"modified":"2026-05-13T17:00:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T14:00:55","slug":"regulations-on-the-key-bodies-of-hei-wahh","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/humanhealth.academy\/?page_id=371","title":{"rendered":"Regulations on the Key Bodies of IHE WAHH"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For Official Use Only<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Official Regulatory Documents)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following are the detailed Regulations<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Regulations on the Board of Trustees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1.1. Status<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Board of Trustees is the highest collegiate body for the strategic oversight of the Institute of Health Emissaries of WAHH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.2. Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

    1.3. Composition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • 9\u201311 members (including the Chairperson).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Mandatory Categories:<\/strong> Representatives of WAHH, independent international experts in public health, philanthropists\/representatives of key foundations, and 1\u20132 Grand Emissaries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Term of Office:<\/strong> 4 years, with the possibility of renewal for no more than two consecutive terms. 1\/3 of the composition rotates every 2 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      1.4. Key Authorities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Approval of the 10-year Development Strategy and annual operational plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Appointment and removal of the Rector upon the recommendation of the Nomination Committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Approval of the annual budget and consolidated financial statements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Approval of major grants (> $500,000) and new regional hubs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Review of the most serious ethical violations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Approval of amendments to the Code of Ethics and the Emissary\u2019s Oath.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        1.5. Operating Procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • In-person\/hybrid meetings at least twice a year + extraordinary meetings at the request of 1\/3 of the members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Decisions are made by a simple majority (with a quorum of 2\/3). For ethical and strategic matters, a qualified majority (\u226575%) is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          2. Regulations on the Rector of <\/strong>IHE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          2.1. Status<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The Rector is the sole executive head (CEO) of the Institute and its representative in the international arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          2.2. Appointment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Appointed by the Board of Trustees for a 5-year term with the possibility of renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          2.3. Qualification Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Experience in managing major international programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Impeccable reputation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            2.4. Authorities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

              2.5. Accountability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              The Rector submits an annual report to the Board of Trustees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              3. Regulations on the Independent Ethical Committee<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              3.1. Status<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              An autonomous body reporting directly to the Board of Trustees. It is fully independent of the executive leadership in its decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              3.2. Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • Protection of the “Do No Harm” and neutrality principles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Prevention of conflicts of interest and abuse of the Emissary status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                3.3. Composition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • 7 members (ethicists, international law experts, physicians, representatives of civil society).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Term:<\/strong> 4 years, maximum of two terms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  3.4. Authorities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • Approval and interpretation of the Code of Ethics and the Emissary\u2019s Oath.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Review of complaints and conducting investigations (including anonymous ones).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Making final decisions on the suspension or revocation of Emissary status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Ethical expertise of all new educational programs and major projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    3.5. Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    An anonymous whistleblowing system and mandatory annual ethical audits of regional hubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    4. Regulations on the Directorate of Methodology and Accreditation (Center of Excellence)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                    4.1. Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    • Development and continuous updating of educational content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Ensuring a unified high standard of training for Emissaries at all levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      4.2. Primary Functions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      • Creating and updating modules (Basic \u2192 Advanced \u2192 Master).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Organizing final assessments and project defenses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Maintaining the global Registry of Emissaries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Supporting and moderating the best practices database.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Collaborating with the Scientific Advisory Board.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                        4.3. Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        The Director is appointed by the Vice-Rector for Academic Standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                        5. Regulations on the Directorate of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact (M&E Impact)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                        5.1. Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        Ensuring a transparent, evidence-based, and independent measurement of the Institute’s real impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        5.2. Functions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

                          5.3. Status<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          Functionally reports to the Vice-Rector for Operations; methodologically reports to the Ethical Committee (regarding data quality).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                          6. Regulations on the Directorate of Strategic Foresight and Innovations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                          6.1. Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          Ensuring the advanced development of the Institute and the constant updating of the human health agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          6.2. Functions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                          • Monitoring global trends (longevity science, One Health, climate and health, AI in prevention, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Organizing the annual Foresight Forum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Piloting innovative approaches and new training tracks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Developing proposals for the update of the Strategy-2035+.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                            7. Regulations on the Regional Hub<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                            7.1. Status<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            A Regional Hub is a territorial subdivision of IHE with the right to locally adapt global standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            7.2. Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            The Regional Director is appointed by the Vice-Rector for Operations and approved by the Rector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            7.3. Authorities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                            • Adapting training materials to the cultural and legal context of the region (within a 30\u201340% limit).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Local search for partners and additional funding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Coordinating the activities of all Emissaries in the region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Reporting according to unified global KPIs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                              8. Regulations on the Mentor Corps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                              8.1. Status<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Mentors are the key operational link of the Institute, bridging education and practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              8.2. Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                              • Status of no less than a Master.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Completion of the special “Pedagogy and Supervision” program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Mandatory annual supervision and ethics re-certification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                8.3. Rights and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                • Personal responsibility for the ethical conduct of mentees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Veto power over the certification of an Agent\/Envoy in the event of serious violations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Voting rights in the selection of new programs and cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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