Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 12
12
Accepted
Although the aid sector faces additional challenges due the international nature of many of its...
Conclusion
Although the aid sector faces additional challenges due the international nature of many of its perpetrators, the FCDO can use the experience of International Justice Mission to help inform how it can better support countries to strengthen their local justice mechanisms and ensure that survivors have confidence in local authorities to restrain their abusers and offer meaningful protection. (Paragraph 53) 50 Progress on tackling the sexual exploitation and abuse of aid beneficiaries
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The government states it already takes an internal approach to safeguarding, emphasizing its integration into partner organisations and taking quick action when needed, and supports organisations to drive internal culture change.
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government · verbatim extract
Accepted
Safeguarding Unit and Consular Assistance Department began conversations in 2020 about this join-up and we will factor in this recommendation as the work continues.
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