Policy on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

A draft strategy from the United Nations

Published by: United Nations, 2006
Via: UN Pulse

As part of further efforts by the United Nations to enforce its “zero tolerance” policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, a draft strategy (A/60/877) on assistance and support to victims of such behaviour by UN staff and related personnel has been submitted to the General Assembly by Secretary-General Kofi Annan. The accompanying letter details the main points of the strategy and emphasizes that the “vast majority of those working under the United Nations flag proudly live up to” standards of integrity, many serving difficult and dangerous circumstances. The strategy, representing more than 12 months of wide-ranging consultations involving UN operations, Member States and various organizations, offers seven main recommendations to the General Assembly on ways to deal with the issue of sexual exploitation and abuse.