This duty of care includes a responsibility to ensure that each individual is treated with dignity and respect and receives assistance equally and safely regardless of sex, age, and ability.
The purpose of this statement is to express our collective commitment to zero tolerance of any activities contrary to the spirit and content of the SG’s Bulletin.Īll organisations and entities, including members of the UN system, international and national NGOs, military personnel, government authorities, civil society and private contractors, have a duty of care to people affected by the ongoing crisis in Cox’s Bazaar. Dhaka, 24 October 2017: Further to the Secretary-General’s Bulletin “Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse”, I would like to ensure protection of refugees from sexual exploitation and abuse by members of the humanitarian community in Bangladesh.
