UN warns of trafficking, sexual abuse in shadow of Rohingya refugee crisis
Nov 15, 2017, at 04:25 am
New York, Nov 14(Just Earth News): Human trafficking and exploitation are rife among Rohingya refugees who have fled Myanmar to seek safety in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, the United Nations migration agency has found.
New allegation of sexual abuse surfaces at UN mission in Central African Republic
Oct 12, 2017, at 02:27 pm
New York, Oct 12(Just Earth News): United Nations Spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said Wednesday that the UN Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) reported it had received an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor that took place in Bambari by UN peacekeepers.
Dec 06, 2016, at 01:27 pm
New York, Dec 6 (Just Earth News): The United Nations announced on Monday that it has completed an internal investigation into allegations of sexual abuse against Burundian and Gabonese peacekeepers deployed in Dekoa, Kemo prefecture, Central African Republic (CAR).
FEATURE: 'We all have to do what we can' to prevent
Jul 27, 2016, at 11:48 am
New York, July 27 (Just Earth News): The United Nations has a “zero tolerance†policy towards sexual abuse by anyone working under the blue flag.
Apr 01, 2016, at 01:10 pm
New York, Apr 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations human rights chief on Thursday described the latest reports of sexual exploitation and abuse in the Central African Republic as “sickening,†calling for a thorough investigation into alleged conducts by UN and French troops, as well as local armed groups.
Allegations of sexual abuse made against UN peacekeepers in Central African Republic
Jan 06, 2016, at 02:07 pm
New York, Jan 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations is investigating new allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse and other misconduct by peacekeepers in the Central African Republic (CAR), this time by forces under the world body’s flag, the top UN official there said on Tuesday, as further steps are being put in place to combat the scourge.
Europe: UNHCR appeals for protection against sexual abuse of women and children
Oct 24, 2015, at 02:41 pm
New York, Oct 24 (IBNS): The United Nations refugee agency on Friday expressed concern over the reported abuse of refugee and migrant women and children on the move in Europe, including "instances of children engaging in survival sex to pay smugglers to continue their journey," appealing to all concerned to take measures to ensure their protection.
New allegation of sexual exploitation received by UN mission in Central Africa
Sep 16, 2015, at 02:14 pm
New York, Sept 16 (IBNS): A new allegation of sexual exploitation in the Central African Republic (CAR) was received on Tuesday by the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the country, reportedly committed by one of its civilian staff last Saturday.
UN official outlines steps taken in response to Central Africa's abuse allegations
Sep 12, 2015, at 02:55 pm
New York, Sept 12 (IBNS): The United Nations peacekeeping chief on Friday announced that following reports of alleged sexual exploitation and abuse, seven peacekeepers serving with the UN mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) have been repatriated, while nine have had their payments suspended.
Sex with 7-year-old: US man jailed for 30 ys
May 13, 2014, at 04:45 pm
Baltimore, May 13 (IBNS) U.S. District Judge Roger W. Titus sentenced Anthony Palomino-Coronado, age 21, of Laurel, Maryland, today to 30 years in prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for sexual abuse of a minor to produce child pornography.
Honduras: UN urges measures to protect children from sexual abuse
Apr 29, 2014, at 05:32 pm
New York, Apr 29 (IBNS): Honduras must immediately adopt measures to effectively protect children, without discrimination, from all forms of violence, abuse and exploitation, an independent United Nations human rights expert has urged.