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‘Zero tolerance’ for sexual exploitation and abuse by UN staff in South Sudan, underscores senior official

New York, Dec 8(Just Earth News): The relationship between United Nations peacekeepers and civilian staff and the vulnerable people in South Sudan they are working for must be one of mutual trust and confidence, said a senior UN official, noting that instances of sexual exploitation and abuse by UN personnel not only breaks down that relationship, it also destroys the trust communities have in the Organization.

Use political weight to eliminate sexual exploitation and abuse, UN official urges global leaders

New York, Sept 17(Just Earth News): Ahead of a high-level United Nations meeting on preventing sexual exploitation and abuse, the Organization's Special Coordinator on the issue is urging global leaders to join the “Circle of Leadership,” lend the political weight of their offices, and act – both at the national and international levels – to eradicate the scourge.

UN peacekeeping chief condemns sexual exploitation; says victims' needs are 'top priority'

New York, Apr 2 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The top United Nations peacekeeping official has underscored that the protection of and assistance to victims of sexual exploitation and abuse in the Central African Republic remains the Organization's top priority.