Peacekeeper Sex Abuse Rife in Central African Republic as Survivors Stay Silent

This story by Barbara Debout was originally published by The New Humanitarian in collaboration with Le Monde. Women and girls in the Central African Republic continue to live in turmoil under the threat of sexual exploitation and abuse by UN Mission to CAR (MINUSCA) peacekeepers. Few victims are reporting instances to the UN because they don’t know how to report, believe it won’t be acted upon, or fear retaliation.

The situation in CAR as reported in the article captures the challenges and importance of providing safe avenues for reporting, protecting against retaliation, and demonstrating that appropriate action can be taken, fundamental to any safeguarding program.

Read The New Humanitarian article here.