Knowledge Base type: Guidelines and toolkits

This report provides information on measures to strengthen the system-wide response to sexual exploitation and abuse, including progress in the implementation of the zero-tolerance policy and the Secretary-General’s “new approach” strategy.

This report provides information on measures to strengthen the system-wide response to sexual exploitation and abuse, including progress in the implementation of the zero-tolerance policy and the Secretary-General’s “new approach” strategy.

Report of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Task Force on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Humanitarian Crises

This report distinguishes between two possibilities: the conditions on the ground that make women vulnerable, and the need for humanitarian organisations to look at themselves. It discusses a wide variety of topics that need to be considered in preventing sexual abuse by humanitarian actors/professionals. The report ends with a Plan of Action and time-schedule for implementation.

Gender and Security Guidelines for Mainstreaming Gender in Security Risk Management

This report takes a step back and looks at how gender works within difficult, insecure environments with high risk-factors. It relates this to personal values and beliefs and organizational environments. It provides a clear background into the possible relationships and methods to deal with this.