Dec 08, 2017, at 09:58 am
New York, Dec 8(Just Earth News): The relationship between United Nations peacekeepers and civilian staff and the vulnerable people in South Sudan they are working for must be one of mutual trust and confidence, said a senior UN official, noting that instances of sexual exploitation and abuse by UN personnel not only breaks down that relationship, it also destroys the trust communities have in the Organization.
UN advocate vows to give 'visibility' to victims of sexual exploitation and abuse
Nov 04, 2017, at 09:35 am
New York, Nov 4(Just Earth News): Briefing the press at United Nations Headquarters in New York for the first time, the first-ever UN advocate for the rights of victims of sexual exploitation and abuse on Friday highlighted her role to give those who have suffered “visibility” and amplify their voices.
Use political weight to eliminate sexual exploitation and abuse, UN official urges global leaders
Sep 18, 2017, at 04:34 am
New York, Sept 17(Just Earth News): Ahead of a high-level United Nations meeting on preventing sexual exploitation and abuse, the Organization's Special Coordinator on the issue is urging global leaders to join the “Circle of Leadership,†lend the political weight of their offices, and act – both at the national and international levels – to eradicate the scourge.
Strong partnership between UN and Member States vital to end sexual exploitation and abuse
Jul 15, 2017, at 01:13 pm
New York, July 15(Just Earth News): Senior United Nations officials on Thursday underscored the importance of a strong partnership between the Organization and Member States in moving forward with efforts to prevent and address sexual exploitation and abuse.
Former UN envoy urges continued vigilance in fight against sexual exploitation and abuse
Jul 06, 2017, at 02:19 pm
New York, July 6(Just Earth News): While a number of steps have been taken to address the scourge of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), the former deputy head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) has urged continued vigilance to ensure that the world body’s personnel do no harm while carrying out their duties.
Strengthening the UN Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Apr 07, 2017, at 01:54 pm
New York, Apr 7(Just Earth News): Following his analysis of the report of the High-Level External Independent Review Panel on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by International Peacekeeping Forces in the Central African Republic, former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed Jane Holl Lute of the United States as Special Coordinator on improving the Organization’s response to sexual exploitation and abuse, in February 2017.
UN announces new approach to 'stamp out' sexual exploitation and abuse
Mar 10, 2017, at 02:14 pm
New York, Mar 10 (Just Earth News): Underscoring that the United Nations should not be, in any way, associated with the vile and vicious crimes of rape, sexual violence, exploitation and abuse, Secretary-General António Guterres has outlined a new victim-centred approach to prevent and respond to such abuses committed by those serving under the UN flag.