Sexual exploitation and abuse reporting

A consortium formed by CARE, the International Rescue Committee (IRC), and Plan International has commissioned ITAR Consultants to conduct a study aimed at identifying barriers to reporting Sexual Exploitation and Abuse among refugees from Ukraine in Poland.

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As a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Poland is currently hosting around one million Ukrainian refugees, most of whom are women, children, and elderly individuals. Sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) is common in settings where vulnerable people live, move, or receive services. Although humanitarian agencies have made progress in addressing SEA risks, challenges remain.

Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) has long occurred in settings where vulnerable people move, live, or receive services. Humanitarian agencies have made progress in addressing SEA risks, but challenges remain. To improve responses, it is essential to share good practices and understand specific local contexts, including those involving refugees and displaced people.

The study aims to understand perceptions of SEA among aid recipients and humanitarian staff, barriers to reporting, and how to promote safer, more accountable humanitarian resources.

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Study Synthesis in English

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Synteza badania w języku polskim

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Синтез досліджень польською мовою

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Categories: Emergencies, Protection from violence, Sexual and reproductive health and rights Tags: Gender-based violence, Migrant and displaced children, Safeguarding, Sexual and reproductive health services

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