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Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse – resources

Interplast’s statement on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse:

Interplast believes all people regardless of age have the right to live their lives free from sexual violence, exploitation and abuse.

We recognise that, at times there are unequal power dynamics across the organisation and in relation to those we support across the Asia Pacific region, and there is an inherent risk of some personnel exploiting their position of power for personal gain.

Interplast adopts a zero-tolerance approach to the sexual exploitation and/or sexual abuse of individuals.

This includes:

  • Sexual exploitation or abuse by Interplast personnel constitute acts of gross misconduct and are therefore grounds for immediate dismissal
  • Sexual activity with children (persons under the age of 18) is prohibited regardless of the age of consent locally. Mistaken belief regarding the age of a child is not a defence and in no way shall ignorance be accepted as justification
  • Exchange of money, employment, goods or services for sex, including sexual favours or other forms of humiliating, degrading or exploitative behaviour is prohibited
  • Sexual relationships between Interplast personnel and direct beneficiaries (patients and trainees) are prohibited.

Where Interplast personnel develop concerns or suspicions regarding sexual exploitation and/or abuse by fellow personnel, he or she must report such concerns to the CEO as soon as practicable.

Any employee, volunteer, consultant, local partner or any other representative associated with the delivery of our work found to be engaging in exploitative and/or abusive acts will be immediately barred from continuing to work or volunteer with Interplast.

Furthermore, individuals may be referred to relevant authorities for the consideration of criminal proceedings.

Interplast’s prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse policy can be found here.

Links to useful resources related to the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse

The United Nations has a hub of information and resources which can be found here.

InterAction has developed some training modules relating to PSEA, which can be downloaded here.

The following organisations (to which Interplast is not affiliated) work across many of Interplast’s partner countries, with a focus on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. They may be able to assist in developing policies, processes and other resources which are specific to local needs:

PSEA Taskforce
CHS Alliance
Aid Workers Network