UN peacekeepers face sex abuse charges

According to a UN spokesman approximately 180 individuals (including 7 Uruguayans) involved in peacekeeping missions have been accused of sexual abuse during various campaigns around the world. “Sexual exploitation and abuse by UN personnel is unacceptable” said Stephane Dujarric in response to this harrowing report from BBC News on exploitation by UN personnel in Haiti. It’s sickening and disheartening to read tales like that of a 14-year-old Haitian girl who told a BBC reporter that she was offered candy and some money in exchange for sex with a peacekeeper.

Links- Globe and Mail, BBC News

Image- BBC News

Tags- Haiti, United Nations, human rights