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Date Added to
Site: 31st August 2005 |
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Short Summary
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| Title |
Haiti: Sexual Exploitation by Peacekeepers Likely
to be a Problem |
| Author |
Martin, S. |
| Publication
Date |
March 2005 |
| Publisher |
Refugees International |
| Donor |
Refugees International |
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Short Summary |
The United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti
(MINUSTAH) significantly improved its response to allegations of sexual
exploitation by peacekeepers. It now adopts a “zero tolerance” policy
and swiftly investigates sexual abuse allegations. Yet many Haitians
are still not convinced that MINUSTAH is adequately prepared to address
and fight sexual exploitation by UN peacekeepers, or that the UN takes
the issue seriously. This report assesses MINUSTAH's ability to prevent
sexual exploitation and abuse. It also highlights problems with assigning
the current MINUSTAH Gender Advisor as a Focal Point on Sexual Exploitation
and Abuse, responsible for receiving complaints, raising awareness
and ensuring that the mission leadership takes action on sexual exploitation.
The report makes several recommendations, including that the UN Department
of Peacekeeping Operations speed up the hiring of MINUSTAH's Code
of Conduct officer; UN peacekeeping missions separate the positions
of Gender Advisor and Sexual Exploitation Focal Point, or allocate
adequate resources to the position; Troop Contributing Countries increase
pre-deployment training on the UN Code of Conduct in country; and
that the UN follow-up on sanctions against peacekeepers found guilty
of sexual exploitation and report back to local communities. |
| Summary Source |
adapted from author’s summary and report |
| Complete Document |
 http://www.refugeesinternational.org/content/article/detail/5315/
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