Reseña

This report analyzes the United Nations' evolving strategies to address sexual harassment (SH) and sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), particularly in peace operations, with a focus on the experiences of the Global South. It distinguishes between SH (occurring among UN personnel) and SEA (targeting external individuals) and emphasizes the structural, cultural, and policy changes needed to combat both.

Key developments include:

The creation of the Office of the Special Coordinator to oversee SEA responses.

The Trust Fund for Victims, and the Voluntary Compact with Member States to enhance accountability.

The Uniformed Gender Parity Strategy aiming to boost women's participation in peacekeeping.

The Task Force on Sexual Harassment and its ClearCheck database to prevent re-hiring of perpetrators.

The report underscores persistent challenges: gaps between UN policy and implementation at national levels, ongoing impunity, and the limited presence of women in uniformed roles. It offers a roadmap of best practices for troop-contributing countries to adopt more inclusive and protective environments for women.