|
|
(more...)
, (less...)
Add to My Group(s)
Permalink
View Article Stats
****
UN peacekeepers involved in abuse are being punished, world body says, UN News Center, November 5, 2009
5 November 2009 -- Dozens of United Nations peacekeepers implicated in cases of sexual abuse and exploitation have been disciplined and punished, a spokesperson for the world body said today.
The UN has imposed a zero-tolerance policy against sexual abuse and exploitation by its peacekeepers, and senior officials have reiterated in recent years that this means there is no impunity for blue helmets who engage in such practices.
UN spokesperson Michele Montas said that, since January, troop-contributing countries have reported that 33 military personnel implicated in cases of sexual abuse and exploitation while serving in UN operations have been disciplined and punished.
This is according to the Department of Field Support (DFS), which added that the punishments included forced retirement, withdrawal of officer's commission, various lengths of imprisonment and outright dismissal.
Last year, two military personnel received such disciplinary action and there were 15 such cases the year before, Ms. Montas told reporters in New York.
In addition, disciplinary action was taken, over the past three years, against 20 military personnel for cases involving other forms of misconduct, such as negligent loss of firearms, traffic-related violations and fraud or theft.
Add to My Group(s)
View Article Stats
Letter to UN for release of investigative reports on UN rape of Haiti women, children by those pledged to protect them
By Ezili Dantò (about the author)
Become a Fan (12 fans) -- Page 2 of 5 page(s)
For a related concern which touches on the UN and other authorities
non-transparency and irresponsibility in cases involving the sexual
abuse and rape of Haitian people by aid workers, see: No More Secrecy -HLLN on Douglaz Perlitz's new motions asking for secrecy.
Sincerely,
Ezili Dantò/(Marguerite Laurent)
President, Haitian Lawyers Leadership Network ("HLLN")
November 5, 2009
erzilidanto@yahoo.com
http://www.ezilidanto.com
*************************************
Recommended HLLN Links:
Become a Fan (12 fans) -- Page 2 of 5 page(s)
Sincerely,
Ezili Dantò/(Marguerite Laurent)
President, Haitian Lawyers Leadership Network ("HLLN")
November 5, 2009
erzilidanto@yahoo.com
http://www.ezilidanto.com
*************************************
Recommended HLLN Links:
Jordanian Soldier brutally rape and sodomize Haitian mother of five in Haiti Ezili Danto Witness Project| Transcription and translation by Frantz Jerome of HLLN| November 28, 2005
UN peacekeepers and aid workers accused of abusing children, Final Call, June 24, 2008
UN Peacekeepers and Humanitarian Aid Workers raping, molesting and abusing Haitian children
U.N. Faces More Accusations of Sexual Misconduct
Officials Acknowledge 'Swamp' of Problems and Pledge Fixes Amid New Allegations in Africa, Haiti
Dozens of UN peacekeepers punished for abuses, CBC News, November 5, 2009
Youtube: Sri Lankan TROOPS Rape Haitian Girls
UN peacekeepers and aid workers accused of abusing children, Final Call, June 24, 2008
UN Peacekeepers and Humanitarian Aid Workers raping, molesting and abusing Haitian children
U.N. Faces More Accusations of Sexual Misconduct
Officials Acknowledge 'Swamp' of Problems and Pledge Fixes Amid New Allegations in Africa, Haiti
Dozens of UN peacekeepers punished for abuses, CBC News, November 5, 2009
Youtube: Sri Lankan TROOPS Rape Haitian Girls
****
UN peacekeepers involved in abuse are being punished, world body says, UN News Center, November 5, 2009
5 November 2009 -- Dozens of United Nations peacekeepers implicated in cases of sexual abuse and exploitation have been disciplined and punished, a spokesperson for the world body said today.
The UN has imposed a zero-tolerance policy against sexual abuse and exploitation by its peacekeepers, and senior officials have reiterated in recent years that this means there is no impunity for blue helmets who engage in such practices.
UN spokesperson Michele Montas said that, since January, troop-contributing countries have reported that 33 military personnel implicated in cases of sexual abuse and exploitation while serving in UN operations have been disciplined and punished.
This is according to the Department of Field Support (DFS), which added that the punishments included forced retirement, withdrawal of officer's commission, various lengths of imprisonment and outright dismissal.
Last year, two military personnel received such disciplinary action and there were 15 such cases the year before, Ms. Montas told reporters in New York.
In addition, disciplinary action was taken, over the past three years, against 20 military personnel for cases involving other forms of misconduct, such as negligent loss of firearms, traffic-related violations and fraud or theft.
Take action -- click here to contact your local newspaper or congress people:
Letter to UN authorities
Click here to see the most recent messages sent to congressional reps and local newspapers
http://www.ezilidanto.com
Human Rights Lawyer, Ezili Dantò is dedicated to correcting the media lies and colonial narratives about Haiti. A writer, performance poet and lawyer, Ezili Dantò is founder of the Haitian Lawyers Leadership Network, runs the Ezili Dantò website, (more...)
The views expressed in this article are the sole responsibility of the author
and do not necessarily reflect those of this website or its editors.
 Contact Author |
Contact Editor |
 View Authors' Articles |
Comments
The time limit for entering new comments on this article has expired.
This limit can be removed. Our paid membership program is designed to give you many benefits, such as removing this time limit. To learn more, please click here.
| No comments |