Campaign Against Sexual Exploitation To Be Launched

This article was last updated on April 16, 2022

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According to a statement released, the launch which will take place on Tuesday will last for two weeks.

“Sexual Exploitation and Abuse is the misuse of a position of power or authority to subject another person of vulnerability to sexual demands or sexual favours,” said the UN.

“As such, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse is a form of gender-based violence.  Therefore, the national campaign will take place alongside the annual 16-Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence.”

Under the theme “say no to sexual exploitation and abuse. Break the silence!! Mata Asku!!,” the campaign will underline the intent of the United Nations family in the Republic of South Sudan and the Government of South Sudan to implement a zero-tolerance policy towards Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.

One of the main goals of the national campaign is to raise awareness on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse among all community groups, especially the most vulnerable ones. A further objective is to provide adequate tools and sufficient knowledge to identify actions and behaviors that may lead to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, to prevent and report when it occurs.

The UN said by actively supporting this campaign, the trust and confidence will be built with the local population who will then acknowledge the seriousness of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. 

The campaign will be implemented by a “Prevention for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Task Force” which includes representatives of the Ministry of Gender, Child, Social Welfare, Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, other line Ministries, the United Nations, and members of the civil society.

It will take place in all the key States’ capitals in the country.