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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on Sexual Abuse in UN Peacekeeping Missions
Record date · January 1, 2018
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What This Bill Does
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations held a hearing on April 13, 2016, to address reports of sexual abuse committed by United Nations peacekeepers against the populations they are tasked to protect. The hearing featured testimony from State Department officials, UN representatives, and human rights advocates regarding the lack of accountability and the need for reform.
The hearing examines the effectiveness of U.S. taxpayer funding for UN s in light of documented sexual violence by personnel, directly impacting U.S. foreign policy and international human rights standards.
Who It Affects
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United Nations Peacekeeping Missions
The organization is the subject of oversight regarding its operational conduct and accountability mechanisms.
U.S. Taxpayers
As the largest contributors to UN peacekeeping, taxpayers are funding missions currently under investigation for human rights abuses.
Key Facts
- The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations convened on April 13, 2016, to investigate sexual abuse by UN peacekeepers.
- The United States is the largest financial contributor to United Nations peacekeeping missions.
- Chairman Bob Corker expressed significant concern regarding the lack of accountability for peacekeepers accused of sexual violence against vulnerable populations.
- The hearing included testimony from two panels: government officials and external experts/advocates.
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- The committee requested and received responses to questions for the record from witnesses following the hearing.
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Increased Congressional Scrutiny
The hearing demonstrates a shift toward more aggressive oversight of international organizations by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee regarding human rights accountability.
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