Reporting Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

All humanitarian assistance is free!

Sexual exploitation and abuse are unacceptable behaviours and prohibited for all United Nations and NGO partners’ staff members. Your report will be treated with discretion and will be kept strictly confidential. 

Anyone working in a humanitarian operation is prohibited from:

  • Asking for any kind of favours, including sexual favours, in exchange for services or assistance 
  • Engaging in sexual relationships with people they aim to assist 
  • All sexual activity with children (anyone under 18 years old) 

If you witness or experience any inappropriate behaviour by humanitarian workers: 

Your complaints can be made anonymously. UNHCR takes all complaints seriously and follows up on each complaint individually. 

For help and support, please see available service providers