SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE

Question 1

What does SEA stand for?

Answer 1

Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

SEA refers to the exploitation and abuse of individuals, often in vulnerable situations.

Question 2

Define Sexual Exploitation.

Answer 2

Abuse of vulnerability, power, or trust for sexual purposes

This includes profiting monetarily or socially from such exploitation.

Question 3

Define Sexual Abuse.

Answer 3

Physical intrusion of a sexual nature under force or coercive conditions.

Question 4

Define Sexual Harassment.

Answer 4

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests, or verbal/physical conduct causing humiliation or offense.

Question 5

What is the ‘Zero Tolerance of SEA’ policy?

Answer 5

No tolerance for impunity or complacency, active measures to prevent SEA, disciplinary actions for violators.

Question 6

List causes of vulnerability that can lead to SEA.

Answer 6

• Poverty
• Lack of awareness
• Denial of human rights
• Unequal power dynamics
• Dependency on aid.

Question 7

What are the impacts of SEA?

Answer 7

• Violates human rights
• Disrupts communities
• Undermines peace efforts
• Tarnishes the reputation of organizations.

Question 8

What are the prohibited acts under uniform standards on SEA?

Answer 8

• Sexual activity with children
• Exchange of resources or aid for sexual favors
• Using others to procure sexual services
• Sexual relationships with aid beneficiaries are discouraged.

Question 9

What responsibilities do individuals have regarding SEA?

Answer 9

• Duty to ensure an SEA-free environment
• Duty to report any SEA incidents.

Question 10

What are the components of the UN’s three-pronged approach to SEA?

Answer 10

• Prevention
• Enforcement
• Remedial Action.

Question 11

What is included in the prevention aspect of SEA?

Answer 11

• Training
• Public awareness
• Risk assessments
• Ensuring welfare and recreation for personnel.

Question 12

What is included in the enforcement aspect of SEA?

Answer 12

• Strong complaint mechanisms
• Investigations
• Proper data management and follow-up actions.

Question 13

What does remedial action entail in the context of SEA?

Answer 13

• Victim assistance
• Reputation repair
• Regular updates and accountability measures.

Question 14

List the responsibilities of commanders regarding SEA.

Answer 14

• Enforce SEA policies fairly
• Conduct mandatory SEA training
• Monitor welfare and ensure a zero-tolerance environment
• Report all misconduct to appropriate bodies.

Question 15

Give an example of SEA.

Answer 15

Relationships involving the exchange of aid for sexual favors.

Question 16

What are the consequences of SEA?

Answer 16

• Harms victims, especially vulnerable populations
• Causes political and reputational damage to missions and organizations
• Undermines peacekeeping mandates.

Question 17

True or False: The Zero Tolerance Policy for SEA allows for some level of impunity.

Answer 17

False.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The three-pronged approach to SEA includes prevention, enforcement, and _______.

Answer 18

[remedial action].