Sexual exploitation and abuse in the aid sector: next steps

International Development Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 6 Jul 2020 Closed: 1 Dec 2021 Parliament page
Report published This Committee agreed early in this Parliament to draw up a comprehensive re-examination of progress taken to tackle sexual exploitation and abuse in the aid sector. Our focus is the aid recipients who become victims and survivors of abuse at the hands of individuals working in the sector. … Read more
35 Recommendations
4 Conclusions
1 Report
8 Oral sessions
4 Letters
8 Events
Activity timeline 14 events
6 Apr
2021
Report published
14 Jan
2021
Report published
19 Nov
2020
Oral evidence
17 Nov
2020
Oral evidence
10 Nov
2020
Correspondence
3 Nov
2020
Oral evidence
22 Oct
2020
Correspondence
22 Oct
2020
Correspondence
20 Oct
2020
Oral evidence
13 Oct
2020
Oral evidence
6 Oct
2020
Oral evidence
22 Sep
2020
Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions 8 sessions
19 Nov 2020
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Sexual exploitation and abuse in the aid sector: next steps
James Kariuki · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Katy Ransome · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office The Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
17 Nov 2020
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Sexual exploitation and abuse in the aid sector: next steps
Peter Taylor · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Rt Hon James Cleverly · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
3 Nov 2020
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Sexual exploitation and abuse in the aid sector: next steps
Dr Jasmine-Kim Westendorf · La Trobe University Dr Miranda Brown Dr Paul Kirby · London School of Economics Dr Tamsyn Barton · Independent Commission for Aid Impact Major Charmaine Geldenhuys The Baroness Helic
20 Oct 2020
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Sexual exploitation and abuse in the aid sector: next steps
Diane Goodman · UNHCR Franziska Schwarz · Bond Hannan Sulieman · UNICEF Harvey Grenville · The Charity Commission for England and Wales Helen Stephenson CBE · The Charity Commission for England and Wales Stephanie Draper · Bond
13 Oct 2020
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Sexual exploitation and abuse in the aid sector: next steps; Humanitarian crises monitoring: impact of coronavirus
Aaron Oxley · Results UK Katie Husselby · Action for Global Health Mike Podmore · STOPAIDS Nellie Peyton · Thomson Reuters Foundation Paisley Dodds · The New Humanitarian Philip Kleinfeld · The New Humanitarian Robert Flummerfelt
6 Oct 2020
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Sexual exploitation and abuse in the aid sector: next steps
Alexia Pepper de Caires Edward Flaherty · Schwab, Flaherty & Associés Lesley Agams Paula Donovan · AIDS-Free World’s Code Blue Campaign Prof Andrew MacLeod · Kings College London and Co-founder, Hear Their Cries Shaista Aziz Sienna Merope-Synge
22 Sep 2020
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Sexual exploitation and abuse in the aid sector: next steps
Ester Dross · PSEA Lucy Heaven Taylor · Safeguarding Megan Nobert · International Rescue Committee Pierre Hauselmann · Humanitarian Quality Assurance Initiative Sarah Blakemore · Keeping Children Safe Tanya Wood · CHS Alliance
16 Jul 2020
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Sexual exploitation and abuse in the aid sector: next steps
Alina Potts · The Global Women’s Institute, George Washington University Dr Miranda Brown · Independent Consultant Frances Longley · NGO Safeguarding Working Group on Leadership and Culture Jill Healey · NGO Safeguarding Working Group on Accountability to Beneficiaries and Survivors Professor Rosa Freedman · University of Reading School of Law Sally Proudlove · NGO Safeguarding Working Group on Leadership and Culture Sarah Maguire · Safeguarding Leads Network Steve Reeves · NGO Safeguarding Working Group on The Employment Cycle
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Seventh Report - Progress on tackling the sexual exploitation an… HC 605 14 Jan 2021 39 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
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1 Recommendation Accepted
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Aid organisations must be alert to the barriers that might prevent aid beneficiaries from reporting...
Aid organisations must be alert to the barriers that might prevent aid beneficiaries from reporting abuses. They should design sensitive reporting mechanisms with the local population, in order to give victims and survivors, and their families and friends a safe … Read more
Government Response
The government states it has adopted DFID's practices for investigations and will continue to build on them, requiring partners to report cases and improving investigator skills, indicating current efforts address the need for robust reporting mechanisms.
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2 Conclusion Accepted
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We hope work to improve investigations at UK ODA receiving partners will continue under the...
We hope work to improve investigations at UK ODA receiving partners will continue under the merged FCDO in a way that encourages participation of the local population in the process. However, the culture of the sector (described in Chapter 4 … Read more
Government Response
The government describes its current activities, including funding an SEAH investigator training course, supporting employment cycle schemes, and continuing consultation with stakeholders to improve investigations and culture.
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3 Recommendation Not Addressed
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The FCDO should adopt the practices developed by DFID to improve investigations, including incorporating a...
The FCDO should adopt the practices developed by DFID to improve investigations, including incorporating a requirement to report cases to the FCDO into funding agreements with partners. The Safeguarding Investigations Team should continue to check that reports of sexual exploitation … Read more
Government Response
The government response outlines existing programme review processes and employment cycle schemes aimed at safer recruitment, and notes an upcoming ICAI review, but does not commit to adopting DFID's specific investigative practices or incorporating reporting requirements into funding agreements as recommended.
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4 Conclusion Accepted
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The work undertaken by the UK government and the sector as a whole to improve...
The work undertaken by the UK government and the sector as a whole to improve reporting and investigations and provide additional guidance is welcome, however, the lack of capacity in the sector and absence of common standard for investigations means … Read more
Government Response
The government details its existing due diligence processes, monitoring of partners' whistleblowing practices, and engagement with whistleblowers to ensure support and prevent retaliation, arguing that its current approach is effective.
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5 Recommendation Not Addressed
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Employment cycle schemes which are designed to prevent perpetrators of sexual exploitation and abuse from...
Employment cycle schemes which are designed to prevent perpetrators of sexual exploitation and abuse from being re-hired in the aid sector will only work if perpetrators are reported and robust investigations undertaken. Therefore, improving reporting and investigations should be prioritised. … Read more
Government Response
The government's response focuses entirely on Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), agreeing they must not be misused and exploring clearer language in funding templates, without directly addressing the recommendation to prioritise improving reporting and investigation capacity or ensuring fair employment cycle schemes.
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6 Recommendation Not Addressed
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The FCDO should undertake a review of the cost and likely effectiveness of the employment...
The FCDO should undertake a review of the cost and likely effectiveness of the employment cycle schemes at preventing perpetrators of sexual exploitation and abuse from being re-employed in the aid sector. (Paragraph 31) Progress on tackling the sexual exploitation … Read more
Government Response
The government states it has regularly made clear its position since 2018 and will continue to encourage partners to publish annual case number data, but this response does not address the recommendation for a review of employment cycle schemes to prevent re-employment of perpetrators.
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7 Recommendation Not Addressed
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A full and transparent audit of whistleblowing in the aid sector has still not taken...
A full and transparent audit of whistleblowing in the aid sector has still not taken place. The FCDO should undertake an audit to provide a full understanding of how whistleblowing practices are being implemented and used, to give confidence that … Read more
Government Response
The government partially agrees but the response focuses on providing survivor support in fragile areas and considering funding requests for such support on a case-by-case basis, rather than addressing the specific call for a full audit of whistleblowing practices.
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8 Recommendation Acknowledged
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An audit will also help the FCDO along with other donors to hold aid organisations...
An audit will also help the FCDO along with other donors to hold aid organisations accountable for their treatment of whistle-blowers. The results of an audit could help donors to develop incentives for managers to encourage effective reporting on standards … Read more
Government Response
The government acknowledges the recommendation, stating that ongoing conversations between the Safeguarding Unit and Consular Assistance Department will factor it in as their work continues.
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9 Recommendation Not Addressed
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We are concerned that the use of non-disclosure agreements in the aid sector could be...
We are concerned that the use of non-disclosure agreements in the aid sector could be used to cover-up misconduct and will exacerbate power imbalances. As part of its due diligence processes the FCDO should require organisations it funds to report … Read more
Government Response
The government's response discusses the Domestic Abuse Bill extending UK court jurisdiction for sexual offences committed overseas, which is entirely unrelated to the recommendation about requiring FCDO partners to report on non-disclosure agreements.
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10 Recommendation Not Addressed
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We welcome the plans that the FCDO has to improve data relating to sexual exploitation...
We welcome the plans that the FCDO has to improve data relating to sexual exploitation and abuse in the aid sector. We believe this is a key step to understanding the scale of the problem and will enable the international … Read more
Government Response
The government states it has adopted a new criterion for social benefits in tender evaluations and partially agrees with the recommendation, but the response does not address the specific points about assuring partners they won't be penalised for reporting or requiring annual reporting of safeguarding allegations.
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11 Recommendation Acknowledged
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It is imperative that aid beneficiaries who become victims and survivors of sexual exploitation and...
It is imperative that aid beneficiaries who become victims and survivors of sexual exploitation and abuse have access to the support and services they need, and they are informed how to safely use them. The potential need to provide these … Read more
Government Response
The government highlights its existing guidance during the Covid-19 period, which advises that gender-based violence and child protection support services should be considered a core part of humanitarian responses and that programme staff should consider supporting improved service provision for survivors.
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12 Conclusion Accepted
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Although the aid sector faces additional challenges due the international nature of many of its...
Although the aid sector faces additional challenges due the international nature of many of its perpetrators, the FCDO can use the experience of International Justice Mission to help inform how it can better support countries to strengthen their local justice … Read more
Government Response
The government states it already takes an internal approach to safeguarding, emphasizing its integration into partner organisations and taking quick action when needed, and supports organisations to drive internal culture change.
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13 Recommendation Not Addressed
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We welcome the Minister’s announcement of new support for victims and survivors and we ask...
We welcome the Minister’s announcement of new support for victims and survivors and we ask that he provides this Committee with an update on that programme of support once further details are available. We agree with the approach that the … Read more
Government Response
The government's response details its funding for an update to the CHS PSEAH Index and its future formal update, which does not address the recommendation to provide an update on victim support or use embassy staff experience to help victims contact UK systems.
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14 Recommendation Accepted
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The FCDO should consider how it can join-up its diplomatic and aid functions to better...
The FCDO should consider how it can join-up its diplomatic and aid functions to better support victims of sexual exploitation and abuse. UK High Commissions and Embassies in countries that receive UK Aid should develop the capacity to provide support … Read more
Government Response
The government asserts that the FCDO has been joining up diplomatic and aid functions from day one and will continue to do so, highlighting the establishment of a Due Diligence Hub to build staff capability, though this does not directly address embassy capacity for victim support.
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15 Recommendation Not Addressed
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The Government should consider how the provisions included in sections 66 to 68 of The...
The Government should consider how the provisions included in sections 66 to 68 of The Domestic Abuse Bill 2019–21 could be applied to aid workers who commit sexual offences against adults overseas. It should also seek to use existing legislation … Read more
Government Response
The government's response details its monitoring of partners' safeguarding due diligence and adherence to the Supply Partner Code of Conduct, but does not address the recommendation regarding the application of the Domestic Abuse Bill or existing legislation to prosecute aid workers for sexual offences.
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16 Recommendation Acknowledged
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Aid organisations should try to design programmes in cooperation with the local populations where the...
Aid organisations should try to design programmes in cooperation with the local populations where the programmes will be delivered. They should also take responsibility for ensuring that aid beneficiaries are fully informed of their rights and know what is and … Read more
Government Response
The government acknowledges the importance of informing beneficiaries and empowering women, detailing how Community-Based Complaints Mechanisms (CBCMs) provide training and awareness-raising. It also notes engagement with Dutch colleagues on a project to identify robust accountability systems.
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17 Recommendation Not Addressed
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It is important that the international aid sector recognises the risks that the covid-19 pandemic...
It is important that the international aid sector recognises the risks that the covid-19 pandemic and measures taken to contain it pose to women. Any reduction in aid supplies will make them more vulnerable to exploitation and abuse and should … Read more
Government Response
The government response discusses existing provisions for criminal record checks for aid workers and the establishment of a working group to explore related issues, which is entirely unrelated to the committee's recommendation regarding COVID-19 impact on women and local, community-based gender support services.
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18 Recommendation Not Addressed
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It is important that aid organisations promote diversity and inclusion, including recruiting greater numbers of...
It is important that aid organisations promote diversity and inclusion, including recruiting greater numbers of women and minority ethnic staff to senior leadership Progress on tackling the sexual exploitation and abuse of aid beneficiaries 51 roles, to challenge and overcome … Read more
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The government response addresses UN immunity for staff committing crimes, which is unrelated to the committee's recommendation regarding diversity and inclusion in aid organisations' senior leadership.
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19 Recommendation Accepted
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Aid organisations must acknowledge the extreme power imbalances that have been a feature of the...
Aid organisations must acknowledge the extreme power imbalances that have been a feature of the sector and design their programmes in a way that empowers beneficiaries. Managers should be held responsible for instilling an open and inclusive culture at their … Read more
Government Response
The government highlights its existing due diligence assessments, funding agreement expectations, and consistent engagement with multilateral partners to ensure safeguarding procedures are met. It also notes securing an agreement for MOPAN to include SEAH indicators in assessments from 2021, asserting its current leverage and accountability mechanisms.
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20 Conclusion Not Addressed
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Although aid organisations have taken many welcome steps to raise awareness and combat sexual exploitation...
Although aid organisations have taken many welcome steps to raise awareness and combat sexual exploitation and abuse, the changes have focussed on strengthening weak practices and policy development rather than transforming the power dynamics and enabling culture that have been … Read more
Government Response
The government responds by stating it will continue to support whistleblower protections, citing its work in the UN General Assembly to implement recommendations from a 2018 review of whistleblower policies, without directly addressing the committee's concern about transforming power dynamics and culture.
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21 Recommendation Acknowledged
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We recommend that the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS) is amended at...
We recommend that the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS) is amended at the next opportunity to incorporate adequate measures to protect against sexual exploitation and abuse.
Government Response
The government states it will continue to advocate for the issue within the UN and highlights its existing work with UN mechanisms to prevent and tackle SEAH, but does not commit to amending the CHS itself.
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22 Recommendation Accepted
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The measures promoted by the Safeguarding Leads Network appear to be consistent with DFID’s enhanced...
The measures promoted by the Safeguarding Leads Network appear to be consistent with DFID’s enhanced due diligence assessments for implementing partners and should be applied consistently, including to private sector partners, in order to strengthen safeguarding standards across all aspects … Read more
Government Response
The government states that it has recently agreed to enforce enhanced due diligence procedures, including their consistent application to private sector partners, to strengthen safeguarding standards across all aspects of aid delivery.
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23 Recommendation Not Addressed
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We welcome the enhanced due diligence central assurance assessments that DFID funded Keeping Children Safe...
We welcome the enhanced due diligence central assurance assessments that DFID funded Keeping Children Safe to undertake. This is an important step towards developing an understanding of how well partner organisations that receive UK ODA funding are meeting the enhanced … Read more
Government Response
The government's response discusses the importance of commitment to tackling SEA and lists existing projects related to peacekeeping missions, but does not address the recommendation for FCDO to undertake further in-country monitoring of implementation partners.
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24 Recommendation Not Addressed
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The FCDO already undertakes work to strengthen NHRIs around the world and it could use...
The FCDO already undertakes work to strengthen NHRIs around the world and it could use the relationships it has built to explore how they can be utilised to provide impartial oversight, and an appeals function for victims of sexual exploitation … Read more
Government Response
The government response details actions taken within UN fora related to peacekeeping operations and uniformed contingents, but does not address the recommendation to explore utilising NHRIs for oversight and appeals functions for victims in the aid sector.
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25 Recommendation Accepted
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The Committee recognises that there remain gaps in impartial oversight led by donor organisations.
The Committee recognises that there remain gaps in impartial oversight led by donor organisations. In its response to this report the Government should set out how the CBCM model will provide an independent avenue to survivors to seek justice when … Read more
Government Response
The government states that the existing Supply Partner Code of Conduct already provides an independent avenue for survivors to seek justice. It also indicates that it will look to strengthen the language on expectations in future updates.
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26 Recommendation Not Addressed
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Using existing resources and mechanisms to undertake Enhanced DBS checks on aid workers who are...
Using existing resources and mechanisms to undertake Enhanced DBS checks on aid workers who are UK nationals appears to be a sensible first step to preventing known perpetrators from being employed to these roles. The Government should amend the regulations … Read more
Government Response
The government response outlines its commitment to gender equality through the Strategic Vision and the UK International Development Act, but does not address the recommendation to amend regulations for Enhanced DBS checks for aid workers.
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27 Recommendation Accepted
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The UN should not invoke immunity to protect perpetrators of sexual exploitation and abuse from...
The UN should not invoke immunity to protect perpetrators of sexual exploitation and abuse from robust investigation. The UK should work with the UN to ensure that UN immunity is not being used to protect perpetrators and call-out UN entities … Read more
Government Response
The government accepts the recommendation and states it is happy to work with the UN to ensure immunity is not used to protect perpetrators and to call out entities misusing immunity provisions.
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28 Recommendation Not Addressed
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The UK is currently the biggest donor to the World Health Organization and the FCDO...
The UK is currently the biggest donor to the World Health Organization and the FCDO should seek assurances that lessons will be learned from this case. Failings identified should inform how the organisation will better interact with local populations and … Read more
Government Response
The government states it intends to replicate DFID's approach to annual reports, but does not address the specific request to seek assurances from WHO or set out how it holds multilateral organizations accountable for safeguarding failures.
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29 Recommendation Not Addressed
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Our evidence suggests that UN whistle-blowers continue to run the risk of retaliation if they...
Our evidence suggests that UN whistle-blowers continue to run the risk of retaliation if they speak out about sexual exploitation and abuse. The FCDO should consider what measures it has at its disposal to tackle this problem, including the funding … Read more
Government Response
The government response focuses on the Prime Minister’s Special Representative for PSVI, the integration of FCDO functions, and the development of a new three-year strategy for tackling conflict-related sexual violence, but does not address the specific recommendations regarding whistleblower protection or advocacy to the UN.
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30 Recommendation Not Addressed
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Since 2017 the UN has introduced several measures to tackle sexual exploitation and abuse, investigate...
Since 2017 the UN has introduced several measures to tackle sexual exploitation and abuse, investigate perpetrators and better support victims. We welcome initiatives such as the mapping of services undertaken by the Victims’ Rights Advocate and supported by UK funding, … Read more
Government Response
The government response discusses FCDO's general approach to encouraging partners to include SEAH costs and its risk management, but does not address the recommendation that the UN Special Coordinator role should be a full-time position.
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31 Recommendation Accepted
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The UN trust fund for victims is an important resource for ensuring that beneficiaries who...
The UN trust fund for victims is an important resource for ensuring that beneficiaries who experience sexual exploitation and abuse at the hands of UN personnel receive the support they need. The UK should consider providing funding for the trust … Read more
Government Response
The government accepts the recommendation, stating it has recently agreed to provide funding for the UN trust fund for victims.
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32 Recommendation Accepted
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We welcome ICAI’s review of sexual exploitation and abuse in international peacekeeping.
We welcome ICAI’s review of sexual exploitation and abuse in international peacekeeping. A culture of impunity among peacekeeping troops has contributed to the persistence of sexual exploitation and abuse. Perpetrators need to know that if they are caught, they will … Read more
Government Response
The government rejects the characterisation of apathy but agrees on the importance of leadership commitment to tackling SEA, and states it is already funding projects that provide technical guidance and workshops for peacekeeping leadership to build a strong safeguarding culture.
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33 Recommendation Accepted
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The UK should work with the UN to strengthen monitoring and oversight of peacekeeping missions,...
The UK should work with the UN to strengthen monitoring and oversight of peacekeeping missions, and to ensure that peacekeeping is properly resourced so that the UN can refuse troops from countries that have a history of unaddressed misconduct. (Paragraph … Read more
Government Response
The government states it already actively works with the UN to strengthen monitoring and oversight, citing actions in the Security Council, mandates for repatriation, and efforts since 2016 to improve resourcing and consider conduct history in deployment decisions.
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34 Recommendation Accepted in Part
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The FCDO should ensure that any future procurement code incorporates the most stringent measures formerly...
The FCDO should ensure that any future procurement code incorporates the most stringent measures formerly used by either department to safeguard against sexual exploitation and abuse in its supply chains.
Government Response
The government states that the current Supply Partner Code of Conduct already incorporates stringent measures, but commits to strengthening the language on expectations in future updates to the code.
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35 Recommendation Acknowledged
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The measures set out in the Strategic Vision should be taken into consideration when the...
The measures set out in the Strategic Vision should be taken into consideration when the FCDO is deciding which programmes to prioritise and projects to improve gender equality should not be side-lined due to a lack of clear performance indicators.
Government Response
The government states the Strategic Vision for Gender Equality will continue to guide future work and will focus on implementation, but does not explicitly commit to ensuring projects are not sidelined due to a lack of clear performance indicators.
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36 Recommendation Accepted
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For transparency, future progress reports should include an update on each aspect of the commitments,...
For transparency, future progress reports should include an update on each aspect of the commitments, even if it is a nil return.
Government Response
The government explicitly agrees to include updates on each aspect of commitments, even nil returns, in future progress reports for transparency.
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37 Recommendation Accepted
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In recent years DFID has included a specific safeguarding section in its annual reports and...
In recent years DFID has included a specific safeguarding section in its annual reports and accounts. In 2019–20 this included important data on the number of safeguarding reports that DFID received. This is good practice and should be replicated by … Read more
Government Response
The government accepts the recommendation, stating the FCDO intends to replicate DFID's approach of including a specific safeguarding section with data in its annual reports and accounts, subject to finalising the structure.
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38 Recommendation Accepted
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The Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative has lost its way since Foreign Secretary Hague...
The Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative has lost its way since Foreign Secretary Hague left the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The permanent team of staff dedicated to the initiative is small and funding has dwindled. Similar to our findings … Read more
Government Response
The government states PSVI remains a top priority and that FCDO plans to develop a three-year strategy, including an evidence-based Theory of Change with embedded monitoring, evaluation, and learning, with consultations beginning in early 2021.
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39 Recommendation Accepted
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We hope the FCDO will work positively with its implementing partners to combat sexual exploitation...
We hope the FCDO will work positively with its implementing partners to combat sexual exploitation and abuse in ODA funded programmes. The FCDO should ensure that safeguarding is properly budgeted for in programme contracts and is not undermined by wider … Read more
Government Response
The FCDO states it already actively encourages partners to budget for safeguarding and integrate it into tender processes, viewing it as integral to risk management and value for money. It also confirms it continues to convene and support other UK ODA spending departments on this issue.
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Government Response AI assessment · 39 of 35 classified
Accepted 16
Accepted in Part 1
Acknowledged 5
Not Addressed 17
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Correspondence 4 letters
10 Nov 2020 To committee Letter from Minister Nigel Adams MP, Minister of State for Asia on ODA staff terms and conditions on sexual relations with beneficiaries - 6 November 2020
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22 Oct 2020 To committee Letter from Chair to Minister Adams on ODA staff terms and conditions on sexual relations with beneficiaries - 22 October 2020
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22 Oct 2020 To committee Letter from Minister Adams on ODA staff terms and conditions on sexual relations with beneficiaries - 16 October 2020
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15 Sep 2020 Correspondence from the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs to the Chair on HMG’s funding relationship with Save the Children
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