Search / Search Results Date Added to Site: 9th July 2003     Short Summary Title Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Humanitarian Crises Author Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Task Force Publication Date June 2002 Publisher Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Task Force Short Summary The allegations of widespread sexual exploitation and abuse of refugee and internally displaced women and children by humanitarian workers and peacekeepers in West Africa have highlighted the vulnerability of refugees, internally displaced persons and others, especially women and girls. In March 2002, the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) established a Task Force on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Humanitarian Crises mandated to strengthen and enhance the protection and care of women and children in situations of humanitarian crisis and conflict. The plan of action for the task force includes: incorporating adherence to a code of conduct, as outlined by the IASC Task Force, into new and existing employment contracts, job descriptions, terms of reference and performance appraisal systems; and developing and implementing a strategy for the dissemination of materials and training activities on the code of conduct for all current and future staff, including local and international staff, at all levels. Complete Document http://www.reliefweb.int/library/documents/2002/iasc-taskforce-2002.htm