Policy Brief: Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Children by Aid Workers and Peacekeepers
Sexual exploitation and abuse by aid workers and peacekeepers is severely under-reported. People don't speak out because they feel afraid, powerless or simply don't trust the system. Find out what we're calling for to tackle the problem.
- Published
- December 2009
Appallingly, many children caught up in the trauma of war and other crises face sexual exploitation and abuse by aid workers and peacekeepers — the very people who are supposed to protect them.
Despite efforts to combat it, the problem persists.
UN agencies, donors and NGOs need to take a comprehensive and coordinated approach to protect children, punish perpetrators and eradicate this appalling abuse of power.
This report looks at:
- The nature and scale of the problem
- Why the abuse is happening and why it's under-reported
- What the UN and NGOs are doing to combat the problem
- What we're calling for
Download Policy Brief: Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Children by Aid Workers and Peacekeepers (PDF 95KB)
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- No One to Turn To: The under-reporting of child sexual exploitation and abuse by aid workers and peacekeepers
- Policy Brief: The UN Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism on children's rights in armed conflict
- Communicating with Children: Helping children in distress
- Read our protection blog
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