Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Humanitarian Settings
Understanding Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) is crucial in humanitarian work. SEA includes acts like sexual exploitation and abuse, and it is strictly prohibited. This training focuses on the history, core principles, and application of SEA within humanitarian organizations to protect beneficiaries and maintain trust in their work.
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PSEA TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY DIALOGUE IN NYARUGUSU REFUGEE CAMP By DRS Tanzania 2021
What is SEA? Particular forms of GBV that have been reported in humanitarian contexts, specifically alleged against humanitarian workers. Sexual Exploitation: Any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. Sexual Abuse: The actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.
BRIEF HISTORY OF PSEA 2002: Scandals emerged in West Africa (Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone) 2002: IASC (Inter agency standing committee) adopts 6 Core Principles 2003: Secretary General s Bulletin on SEA incorporates 6 Principles and sets zero-tolerance policy 2006: Statement of Commitment: Expands PSEA commitments beyond UN and to all personnel
1. SEA constitute acts of gross misconduct and are grounds for termination of employment 2. Sexual activity with children (persons under the age of 18) is prohibited regardless of the age of majority or age of consent locally. 3. Exchange of money, employment, goods, or services for sex, including sexual favors or other forms of humiliating, degrading or exploitative behavior is prohibited. 4. Sexual relationships between humanitarian staff and beneficiaries are prohibited 5. Humanitarian staff must report concerns regarding SEA by a fellow worker 6. Humanitarian staff, especially those in leadership positions, are obliged to create and maintain an environment that prevents SEA SIX CORE PRINCIPL ES
TO WHOM DOES SEA APPLY All internationally recruited and locally recruited UN staff, including staff of separately administrated organs, funds and programmes of the United Nations. Where a humanitarian worker develops concerns or suspicions regarding sexual abuse or exploitation by a fellow worker, whether in the same agency or not, he or she must report such concerns via established agency reporting mechanisms. UN Volunteers
Who does PSEA concern? Humanitarian actors Beneficiaries Why is it important? Protection of beneficiaries Accountabilities towards beneficiaries Build trust between humanitarian workers & beneficiaries To maintain organization and person reputations PROTECTION FROM SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE (PSEA)
SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE Definitions Sexual exploitation Any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to profiting monetarily, social or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. Sexual Abuse Actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions
FOOD FOR YOUR THOUGHTS What if a beneficiary consents to a sexual relationship with a humanitarian worker ?
RELATIONS WITH CHILDREN Sexual activity with children under the age of 18 years is prohibited! Mistaken belief in the age of a child is not a defense
Paying for sex is strictly prohibited under the Code of Conduct, regardless of the country s legal framework! PROSTITUTION
EXAMPLES OF SEA CASES A teacher works for humanitarian organization tells one his students who is a refugee to have sex with him in order to pass her exams at school. So the student did as per the teacher s command as a result she got pregnant.
CONSEQUENCES OF SEA: PERPETRATOR AND SURVIVOR STDs, HIV/AIDs loss of employment/income loss of reputation shame rejection by spouse/family security risk
If you see inappropriate behavior from any humanitarian actor, you RESPONSIBILITY should report it immediately. Do not wait to act!
COMPLAINTS WHERE AND HOW TO REPORT A SEA COMPLAINT? To a PSEA focal person or alternate in any agency Through complaint boxes in camp To any person in an agency that you trust At the Help Desks in camp To police officers in the camp To zones and village leaders in the camp THROUGH GBV REFERAL PATHWAYS How to report SEA? Verbally In writing
ASSISTANCE TO SEA SURVIVORS Survivors of SEA should receive appropriate assistance and support in a timely manner including: Health care Psycho-Social Support Legal Aid Food and Shelter
THE KEY MESSAGES DEVELOPED 1. Survivors of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse have the right to access safety, protection, psychosocial, medical, and legal support, and any other relevant services. 2. Humanitarian Workers from local and international NGOs and agencies, you are entrusted to protect and Assist but Not to Exploit join to Stop Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. 3. Let Show The Sexual Exploitation And Abuse Red Card 4. Let beneficiaries and humanitarian workers join hands to Stop Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. 5. I Take a Responsibility to Report Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Do you? 6. Sexual Exploitation and Abuse survivors need your proactive and immediate Assistance
All humanitarian services and assistances are free of charge for all refugees. If any humanitarian or incentive staff demand for any kind of favor including sex or money from you, in return for service. Report all cases to any organization you trust in the camp Sexual activity with children (persons under the age of 18) is prohibited regardless of anything. Services available for survivors of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, based on the SGBV referral pathway in the camp. In case of child survivor, please refer to the Child Protection Partner 10. Humanitarian workers have a duty to treat you with Dignity and Respect. 11. If you experience abuse by any aid worker or related personal, it is Not Your Fault, and you have The Right to Report it directly to the organization or to a humanitarian worker you trust. Sexual Exploitation and Abuse may constitute criminal acts and you have the right also to report to the police. 12. Reporting Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Incidents/Concerns does not affect your access to services at any humanitarian organization. 7. 8. 9.
13. Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Confidentially. Your name or information will not be shared without your consent. 14. Humanitarian workers should never shout at you, touch you somewhere you don t like, or make you feel sad 15. Sexual relationships between humanitarian workers and beneficiaries is prohibited Reports Are Handled Safely &
Partners in development should Join Hands To STOP all forms of SEA.
