Victims' Rights Statement
The Victims' Rights Statement affirms the United Nations Secretary-General's policy of prioritizing the rights and dignity of victims in efforts to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse. This document brings together the well-established rights of victims set out in international human rights treaties and other instruments and United Nations strategies, policies, and commitments related to protection from exploitation and abuse. It is designed to inform victims of their rights and serve as guidance for anyone working for, or with, the United Nations and related personnel. The Statement was endorsed by the Secretary-General's High-level Steering Group on preventing sexual exploitation and abuse in 2023.
In addition to the United Nations official languages, colleagues and partners from around the world are making translations of the Statement available to the Office of the Victims' Rights Advocate. They will be included here as they become available.
Statement
Disclaimer: Efforts have been made to produce translations in as many languages as possible to ensure that the Victims' Rights Statement is widely accessible to the public. The United Nations bears no responsibility for the quality and accuracy of any translations other than those of the six official United Nations languages and German.
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You Have the Right
Six years since the first Victims' Rights Advocate began her work, OVRA is delighted to disseminate the , setting out the rights of victims of by UN or related personnel and developed with colleagues across the entire system.
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As a victim of sexual misconduct by UN or related personnel, you have the right to be treated with compassion and fairness, and have your culture and values respected.
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Victims of sexual misconduct by UN and related personnel have the right to receive assistance and support aligned with their needs, which the UN will help them to obtain.
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Victims of sexual misconduct by UN and related personnel have the right to submit a complaint and seek legal assistance, including to establish paternity and related claims.
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As a victim of sexual misconduct by UN or related personnel, you have the right to decide to participate or cooperate in any UN proceedings, including accountability processes.
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Victims of sexual misconduct by UN and related personnel have the right to receive information on services available to them & the status of their case in a way they understand.
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Victims of sexual misconduct by UN and related personnel have the right to express their views and to be accompanied by a person they trust in investigations and interviews.
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Victims of sexual misconduct by UN and related personnel have the right to confidentiality and to know the intended use of any information they provide.
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Victims of sexual misconduct by United Nations and related personnel have the right to be protected from harassment or retaliation and from contact with the alleged offender.
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Victims of sexual misconduct by UN and related personnel have the right to seek remedies that acknowledge and address the harm caused, including to support a child born of .
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As a victim of sexual misconduct by UN or related personnel, if your rights have not been respected by the UN you have the right to complain to without reprisal.
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