This document provides an overview of sexual violence incidents against aid workers from 2015-2017 in 26 GISF partner agencies. Although this document is now out of date, it may help organizations better understand what sexual violence against aid workers looks like.
This report analyzes attacks on aid workers between 2009-2018. It also outlines sexual violence and gender differences in security risks. This report is useful for those looking to develop a better understanding of the security risks that aid workers face around the world.
This case study focused on how the CEO of Oxfam America, Abby Maxman used feminist leadership to advance safeguarding initiatives at Oxfam. It will be a useful case study for organizations that are looking to understand how leadership can impact safeguarding and a humanitarian and/or development organization.
This is a presentation of Heartland Alliance's SCALE-UP InterAction subgrant. Organizations looking to strengthen their safeguarding systems may find this presentation helpful as it outlines Heartland's process.
This document from the Independent Commission on Sexual Misconduct, Accountability and Culture Change provides an overview of the steps that Oxfam was recommended to take to improve safeguarding within the organization in 2018. It is a lengthy document, but has several recommendations for Oxfam that other organizations might find useful to review for their own organization.
This document from the Independent Commission proposes recommendations on how Oxfam can better align its values and strengthen its systems to prevent and respond to all forms of abuse of power; harassment; and interpersonal misconduct, including sexual misconduct. This document will be useful for organizations looking to better understand the scandals that galvanized the safeguarding sector and for organizations looking for a starting place on essential safeguarding measures to take.
This document is the report of the Charity Commission's inquiry into Oxfam Great Britian. This report is useful for organizations that are looking to develop a better understanding of some of the risk factors for SEAH.
This document is an Independent Review of Workplace Culture at Save the Children UK. It is from 2018 and it includes an overview of the culture at Save the Children, Trustee Leadership, and Recommendations. The recommendations section may be useful for organizations looking for advice on addressing internal workplace culture issues.
This study’s goal is to contribute knowledge to the prevention of and response to sexual harassment and assault against aid workers, a topic that is under-researched and under-reported. This is one of the first scholarly, in-depth studies of sexual harassment and assault against humanitarian aid workers, including heterosexual women and men and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) aid professionals.