The General Council of Official Colleges of Social Educators has approved the new Code of Ethics, updating the profession's ethical framework with new areas of responsibility and advocating for community participation and team care. This guide, approved in March 2026 and published in October, responds to social changes and professional challenges, serving as a tool to review practice and address ethical dilemmas.
The new version maintains the commitment to human rights and social justice but expands the framework by explicitly incorporating sustainability and ecological care as deontological principles, considering the relationship between social and environmental inequalities. It also reinforces gender equality and addresses the effects of digital technologies, calling for their responsible use.
The code places the accompanied individuals and the community at the center, emphasizing their real participation in decisions affecting their lives and promoting community involvement to build networks and improve collective living conditions.
The importance of respect and professional care is explicitly recognized, advocating for safe work environments, team emotional well-being, and the creation of supervision spaces. The document provides criteria for guiding decisions and reviewing practices, with the challenge of translating these principles into the daily operations of services.
