Nigeria Inter-Agency PSEA Network

The HCT/UNCT in Nigeria understands that aid interventions can compound existing risks, increasing power imbalances between men and women and exacerbate gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH). Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment constitutes intolerable violations of fundamental human rights and represents a true betrayal of the fundamental values of the UN and its partners, therefore, cannot be tolerated. As such, the HCT/UNCT commits to implement and monitor in a coordinated and coherent manner, a strategy on Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) as a reflection of our full accountability to staff, donors, government, and the populations we are committed to serve, with dignity and respect.

Under the leadership of the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, a PSEA Network was established, comprising of UN, INGO, National NGO/CSO PSEA Focal Points and key stakeholders, with an inter-agency coordination mechanism implementing an annual action plan. The HCT endorsed PSEA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) outlining key PSEA roles and responsibilities, the terms of reference for the inter-agency PSEA Network, mechanisms for receiving and reporting SEA cases, including an Information Sharing Protocol (ISP) to guide inter agency SEA data sharing and management among partners for the humanitarian response.

Report Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Immediately

If you are a victim or if you have knowledge of sexual exploitation or abuse committed by an aid worker, it is your right to report it.
Link: SEA Intake and Referral Form
Toll-free line: 0800-000-2022