PSEA What is PSEA? Protection from Sexual

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PSEA What is PSEA? Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) introduction 1. Define sexual exploitation and abuse and describe and explain (understand) consequences for persons of concern, the seriousness of the problem, and write action plans for what should be done to prevent and respond to it; 2. List, describe, and explain (understand): - the principles of the Secretary-General’s Bulletin (SGB) on Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse (ST/SGB/2003/13) -zero tolerance approach, with focus on: -the prohibition of exchanging money, employment, goods 3. Explain and advise other NGO and partners, as well as persons of concern, about the complaints mechanisms and process in their operation, the process of reporting to PSEA Focal Points objective 1990-2000 2002 2003 2016 Background of PSEA Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by aid workers is a serious problem that directly contradicts the very principles of humanitarian action. In July 2016, the Resident Coordinator/Humanitarian Coordinator established the inter-agency Iraq PSEA Network, co-chaired by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and World Food Programme (WFP). The Network’s main objective is to implement the Secretary-General’s Bulletin on Special Measures for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse (ST/SGB/2003/13) and to promote further accountability to affected populations. The Iraq PSEA Network promotes awareness raising and capacity building amongst NGOs staff and other humanitarian actors and manages a community-based complaints mechanism for handling SEA cases. The Iraq PSEA Network The Iraq PSEA Network Definitions “The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another “The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. Key definition Gender-based violence (GBV) is violence that is directed at an individual based on his or her biological sex OR gender identity. It includes physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and psychological abuse, threats, coercion, and economic or educational deprivation, whether occurring in public or private life Video Six Core Principles Relating to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse 1. Sexual exploitation and abuse by humanitarian workers constitute acts of gross misconduct and are therefore grounds for termination of employment. 2. Sexual activity with children (persons under the age of 18) is prohibited regardless of the age of majority or age of consent