Sexual abuse by UN and non-UN peacekeepers

Published: June 15, 2020, 10:05 a.m.

What if UN peacekeepers sent into a conflict by the international community bring rape and sexual abuse to the local women and children – instead of peace? It happens on a regular basis and even through organised networks. Hear about the accounts of victims and witnesses. How does such behaviour impact the peacebuilding process and the legitimacy of the UN in the eyes of local and global populations?