Vision, Mission, Mandate

Our Vision

A world free from sexual exploitation and abuse by UN personnel.

Our Mission

To drive UN efforts to safeguard those we serve and those who serve with us from sexual exploitation and abuse. #NoExcuse

Our Role and Mandate

Lead the United Nations PSEA Strategy Implementation: Drive and monitor the implementation of the Secretary-General’s strategy, including the four main areas of action; prioritizing victims’ rights, accountability, transparency, partnerships with civil society, and strategic communications. Ensure concrete actions to translate commitments into tangible outcomes.

System-Wide Coordination: We seek to align strategies across the peacekeeping humanitarian and development settings to reduce SEA risks, and to foster consistency and effectiveness across the entire United Nations system.

Policy and Operational Oversight: Identify and bridge policy and operational gaps in the United Nations’ handling of SEA, ensuring comprehensive responses covering all United Nations personnel as well as our partners.

Strategic Support to Operational Efforts: Provide strategic guidance and support for programs and operations, enhancing coherence and ensuring consistent inclusion and effective implementation of PSEA in all United Nations initiatives.

Public Reporting and Transparency: Coordinate the United Nations’ public reporting mechanisms on SEA allegations, to strengthen transparency and accountability across the organization.

Partnerships and Engagement: Collaborate with Member States, civil society, regional and international organizations, independent human rights experts, and academic institutions to promote best practices and collective action against SEA.

Communications and Outreach: Lead system-wide communications efforts to ensure clear and consistent messaging on PSEA.

Leadership Advisory Role: Provision of advice and guidance to United Nations senior leadership on matters relating to PSEA.