According to the THF, which works to teach the martial art to refugees around the world, the codes are proof that the organisation is "moving forwards on important safeguards".

Included in the code of ethics is a list of fundamental principles, essential values and expected conduct.

The code must be followed by all instructors working at THF academies.

Students are taught their expected behaviour through the code of conduct, which they need to adhere to during THF sessions.

"The benefits of having such codes in place are numerous," a THF statement said. 

"In particular, THF recognises that people who work directly with children and young people have privileged access to them and may be in positions of power over them, therefore having ethical and practical responsibilities for their welfare.

"By setting out the standards of practice expected from the instructors, the Code of Ethics provides guidance and help to become aware of the standards that instructors should achieve, and act as quality assurance mechanism.

"Therefore, both these documents represent a step forward in THF's operations as they provide an essential framework of how to behave for both students and instructors, maximizing positive impact of THF's academies on children and young people attending them."

World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue officially announced his plan to establish the THF in his speech at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, on the 2015 International Day of Peace.  

Projects are up and running in Jordan, Turkey, Djibouti, Rwanda and Nepal.