Report of the Secretary-General. Comprehensive report submitted pursuant to General Assembly resolution 59/296 on sexual exploitation and abuse, including policy development and implementation and full justification of proposed staff conduct capacity. (A/60/862) 24 May 2006The report proposes “a detailed rationale for the proposal for a specific capacity to address conduct and discipline issues in United Nations peacekeeping operations and an overview of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations` overall strategy against sexual exploitation and abuse by United Nations peacekeeping personnel”. United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (S/RES/1325) conduct.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/keydoc7.pdfUnited, 31. October 2000 “This was the first resolution to address the disproportionate and unique impact of armed conflict on women. [It] stresses the importance of the full and equal participation of women as active actors in conflict prevention and resolution, peacebuilding and peacekeeping. It calls upon Member States to ensure the equal and full participation of women in all efforts to maintain and promote peace and security, and urges all actors to increase the participation of women and to integrate a gender perspective in all areas of peacebuilding. (Source: United Nations Peacekeeping, Women, Peace and Security)undocs.org/S/RES/1325(2000) (Please note that the United Nations has neither the authority nor the mandate to conduct criminal investigations. See OIOS Investigation Manual (ST/AI/371): undocs.org/ST/AI/371 or OISCI: oios.un.org/id-faqA Global Study on the Implementation of UNSCR 1325 of 9 October 2015A Global Study on the Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security 15 Years After its Adoption. The study focused on sexual abuse of peacekeepers and recommended further exploring the feasibility of an international tribunal on sexual exploitation and abuse by UN peacekeepers.www.peacewomen.org/sites/default/files/UNW-GLOBAL-STUDY-1325-2015%20(1).pdf MINUSCA Conduct and Discipline Team Bulletin (Issue 1 [revised]) 12 October 2016Bulletin issued by the Mission`s Conduct and Discipline Team (CDT) United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA).

“The purpose of this newsletter is to provide clarification and update on the mandate and activities of the MINUSCA TDC and to strengthen the role of the CDT as the central repository of allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse. The first issue focuses on: an overview of the TDC`s role and responsibilities; a summary of the main activities of the CDT; and a diagram of how allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse, as well as “and other forms of serious misconduct,” can be reported. Office of the Special Coordinator for Improving the United Nations Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Newsletter (Volume 1)August 2016Bulletin of the Office of the Special Coordinator on Improving the United Nations Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse with the aim of “providing an informal update on key ongoing initiatives undertaken by relevant system-wide entities under the auspices of the Office of the Special Coordinator Special Coordinator”. Volume 1 contains updates to the “Glossary of Existing Terminology on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse”; focus on system-wide mapping of United Nations documents, policies, procedures and stakeholders related to sexual exploitation and abuse; an update on the establishment of a “database summarizing all national rules and regulations on sexual exploitation and abuse in each troop-contributing district”; and the development of a “Protocol on Assistance to Victims”. Infographic – Sexual exploitation and abuse: managing reports and allegations involving UN personnel in peacekeeping and special operations30 September 2016: An infographic produced by the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations describing the so-called “victim-centred approach” of the United Nations and the management of allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse by UN personnel in peacekeeping and special missions. conduct.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/sea-infographic.pdf Victims` Rights Advocate`s Terms of Reference 2017The terms of reference and background information on the new Victim Advocate position were released prior to Ms. Connors` appointment. www.un.org/sg/sites/www.un.org.sg/files/files/other-vacancies/VRA_TOR.pdf SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONSReresolution of the Security Council on United Nations peacekeeping operations (S/RES/2436)21 September 2018United Nations Security Council resolution on the need to improve conduct, leadership and accountability in peacekeeping. Paragraph 16 focuses on sexual exploitation and abuse.

(S/RES/2436)www.undocs.org/s/res/2436(2018)Security Council Resolution on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Peacekeepers (S/RES/2272)11 March 2016United Nations Security Council Resolution on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Peacekeepers. (S/RES/2272)undocs.org/S/RES/2272(2016)GENERAL ASSEMBLY RESOLUTIONShe General Assembly adopted the solution: United Nations action against sexual exploitation and abuse – Sexual exploitation and abuse: implementing a zero-tolerance policy (A/72/L.69)6 September 2018This resolution reaffirms the commitment of Member States to a zero-tolerance policy and decides to include the item entitled “Sexual exploitation and abuse: implementation”. a zero-tolerance policy.” General Assembly Resolution: United Nations Fight against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (A/RES/71/278)10 March 2017The resolution reaffirms Member States` commitment to a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and abuse and stresses the importance of States holding perpetrators accountable. In addition, the resolution stressed the need for a direct exchange of information between the Secretary-General and all relevant bodies regarding allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse by United Nations and other personnel. Resolution adopted by the General Assembly: United Nations comprehensive strategy to assist and support victims of sexual exploitation and abuse by United Nations staff and other personnel (A/RES/62/214)7 March 2008This General Assembly resolution defines the types of assistance that the United Nations provides to victims and children resulting from sexual exploitation and abuse by “United Nations personnel” United.” undocs.org/A/RES/62/214.