Safety and protection

Protection from sexual exploitation and abuse

How to report sexual exploitation and abuse

If you experienced or witnessed exploitation, harassment, or misconduct while receiving assistance from a United Nations-supported program, please report it immediately. Reporting allows us to take action, prevent further harm, and provide support.

You can report through any of these confidential channels:

United Nations hotline
1800-500-800 Available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sawa Foundation: free and confidential helpline
164 Available 24 hours a day
Talk to a counselor through Sawa Chat
chat.sawa164.org Free and confidential chat
Email to submit a written report
[email protected] Confidential written reporting

Important information

  • All reports are treated confidentially and taken seriously.
  • Reporting sexual exploitation or abuse will not affect your access to humanitarian assistance.
  • The United Nations and its partners provide prompt protection services, referrals, and support that respects the needs and privacy of survivors and victims.
  • Your safety and dignity come first. If you see something that makes you uncomfortable, report it.

The Sanad Network and its partners are committed to ensuring that everyone receives humanitarian assistance safely, with dignity and respect.

  • Humanitarian assistance is always free of charge.
  • Humanitarian workers are prohibited from asking for or accepting money, goods, services, or any sexual favors or benefits in exchange for assistance.
  • Any form of sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, or misconduct is strictly prohibited.
  • The United Nations has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse.

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