Report a case of exploitation and abuse

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How do I report sexual exploitation and abuse by UNHCR, UN or NGO staff?

What is sexual exploitation? Sexual exploitation is the act of abusing or attempting to abuse a state of vulnerability, an unequal balance of power or a relationship of trust for sexual purposes.

What is sexual abuse? Sexual abuse is any sexual assault committed with force, coercion or faciliated by an unequal balance of power, the threat of such an attack also constituting sexual abuse.

Sexual exploitation and sexual abuse are unacceptable and prohibited behaviors for all UN personnel and NGO partners.

If you are aware of or have concerns or suspicions of possible misconduct in relation to UNHCR, please report it directly to the Inspector General’s Office (IGO) at UNHCR Headquarters:

  • Email : [email protected]
  • Confidential fax : +41 22 739 7380
  • Postal address : UNHCR, 94 Rue de Montbrillant, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland

Your report will be treated with discretion and will remain strictly confidential. For more information, please see this page.