Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, and Sexual Harassment
The UN in Thailand is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment where everyone feels protected and empowered to speak up.
The UN upholds a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse. Any failure to comply with UN standards of conduct may lead to serious consequences, including suspension, repatriation, dismissal, imprisonment, and a ban from future UN employment.
This page provides reporting mechanisms and contact persons for allegations of misconduct.
Click here to submit an allegation to UN Thailand, or here to report an allegation to UN Headquarters or a UN Agency.
All information and names provided will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. The consent of victims or complainants will be obtained before any confidential information is shared, and only when necessary for the purposes of investigation and to provide professional support to the victim.
If you have any further questions or require assistance with submitting a report, please contact psea_tha@un.org.
What is Sexual Exploitation and Abuse?
Sexual exploitation is any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust for sexual purposes, including but not limited to profiting monetarily, socially, or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. Sexual abuse is actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. Sexual exploitation and abuse occurs against a beneficiary or member of the community.
Sexual Harassment versus Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Sexual harassment refers to any unwelcome sexual advance or unwanted verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that creates an intimidating environment or is made a condition of employment. It occurs between personnel or staff.
The UN’s Zero Tolerance Policy applies to UN Personnel
This includes:
- Staff of the UN Secretariat and UN agencies
- UN Volunteers
- People deployed under stand-by arrangements or loans
- Interns and individuals hired through agencies
- Gratis personnel and consultants
- International or regional military forces serving with UN Peacekeeping or under a UN mandate
UN Implementing Partners – These are organizations that conduct UN programmes or projects under signed agreements. They are responsible for using resources effectively and delivering results. Implementing partners may include:
- Government institutions
- Inter-governmental organizations
- Civil society groups, including NGOs
- Subcontractors working under an implementing partner