Sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) of beneficiaries by humanitarian workers is an important consideration in any humanitarian setting worldwide. Following the earthquake in Haiti, the ensuing social disruption and the desperation of the people as they sought to meet their basic needs illustrated why effective accountability to beneficiaries is a critical aspect of the humanitarian mandate. Effective accountability also means making prevention of and response to SEA a top priority for all agencies.
This statement by the InterAction Sub-Working Group on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse outlines recommendations made by InterAction members for stregnthening the SEA reponse in the situation of Haiti, as well as in future crises.
