| answer text |
<p>The UK fully supports the UN Secretary-General's zero tolerance approach to sexual
exploitation and abuse (SEA) by peacekeepers and his new approach to prioritise victims.
The UK has made it a priority to tackle the abhorrent actions of these individuals
which we unequivocally condemn. Where allegations are made against troops, the country
that provided those troops must carry out investigations promptly, transparently and
report their findings to the UN. The UK has provided £2 million of funding to the
UN to implement the Secretary General's programme of action on prevention, enforcement
and remedial action of SEA. We provide training on this issue to our own peacekeepers
and to other countries who contribute peacekeepers. Furthermore since the inception
of the office of the UN's Special Co-ordinator on Improving the UN's Response to SEA,
we have provided funding to support its work.</p>
|
 |
