The United Nations Responses to the Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Women and Girls by Peacekeepers During Peacekeeping Missions
Categories: Peace Support Operations
Sub-Categories: Peacekeeping, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)
Region: No Region
Year: 2009
Citation: Ndulo, Muna. "The United Nations Responses to the Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Women and Girls by Peacekeepers During Peacekeeping Missions." Berkeley Journal of International Law 27 (2009): 127-161.
Sub-Categories: Peacekeeping, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)
Region: No Region
Year: 2009
Citation: Ndulo, Muna. "The United Nations Responses to the Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Women and Girls by Peacekeepers During Peacekeeping Missions." Berkeley Journal of International Law 27 (2009): 127-161.
Abstract
This paper surveys the problem of sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of women by international peacekeepers. It considers the impact of these abuses by peacekeepers from varying countries, and examines the developments in the laws prohibiting and punishing sexual abuse in conflicts. Furthermore, it examines the extent of the problem today, the UN responses to the problem, and proposes mechanisms for assisting victims.