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
5 results
Clear
8 Recommendation Acknowledged
Seventh Report - Progress on tackl…
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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11 Recommendation Acknowledged
Seventh Report - Progress on tackl…
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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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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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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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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Government Response AI assessment · 39 of 35 classified
Accepted 16
Accepted in Part 1
Acknowledged 5
Not Addressed 17
Total 35 recs + 4 conclusions
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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