Partnerships and Protection Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
This evidence based study was commissioned by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR) and International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA). It focuses on the important role played by partnerships in addressing allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) against aid workers. An analysis on a number of recent cases was conducted. The review was carried out by GCPS Consulting and UNHCR provided technical support.
Increasing Transparency on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in the Aid Sector
Report of research conducted by GCPS and supported by CHS Alliance and the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response, in consultation with FCDO looking at the lack of a standardised approach to the data collection, reporting and management of cases of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) in the aid sector. The review included mapping publicly available information and confidential interviews with representatives of a range of different organisations, including the UN, International NGOs, national and local NGOs, government donors, representatives of foundations, private sector actors in the humanitarian field and associated umbrella organisations and networks.The study presents for discussion a draft outline of how a harmonised scheme could look.
Survivor-Focused Community-Based Complaints Mechanisms
Developed by GCPS Director, Corinne Davey and Senior Associate, Lucy Heaven Taylor, this guideline is the result of a project run by the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) in Afghanistan and Tajikistan in 2020/21, co-funded by AKF USA and InterAction to pilot an approach to designing and implementing a community complaints/reporting model. The pilot drew on innovative engagement methods that can be adapted to fit the needs of different communities and groups in varying contexts, and that specifically address the power dynamics that create barriers to reporting. The project also drew on sector best practice and expertise as well as AKF’s own experience in working closely with community groups and committees on contextualised reporting mechanisms.
Report of Oxfam GB Safeguarding Review
GCPS was commissioned by the Charity Commission (England and Wales regulator) to conduct an assurance review and follow-up report on Oxfam GB after its 2019 inquiry called for ‘significant systemic and cultural’ change to keep people safe from harm. GCPS examined over 3,500 pieces of evidence to establish the extent to which OGB had met the 100 recommendations and action points required by the Charity Commission. The report is relevant to all charities working with vulnerable people as it examines key elements in ensuring their approach to safeguarding is robust and effective including the right systems and processes as well as the even more important intangible factors – leadership, organisational culture, and the commitment and integrity of everybody involved in a charity.
Committing to Change, Protecting People: Toward a more accountable Oxfam
GCPS undertook a review of all SEAH cases across the Oxfam International confederation (excluding OGB) dating back to 2011, which contributed to the findings of the Independent Commission report.
GCPS was part of the team engaged to conduct an evaluative review of PSEA measures across UNHCR. As well as working with the team as a whole, GCPS had a specific remit to review response measures in relation to investigations and disciplinary measures.
PSEA Implementation Quick Reference Handbook
developed by GCPS for CHS Alliance, is a complete quick reference guide to implementing measures for protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) in an organisation or project. Each chapter includes a case study sharing how specific organisations tackled implementation and can be used by organisations which are just beginning to put PSEA measures in place or by more experienced organisations to check that their PSEA work fully reflects current good practice.
Community Action for Child Protection
GCPS developed this resource in consultation with Plan International staff across the world, including focus group discussions in 27 countries and inputs from child protection specialists. The document integrates their experience with global interagency evidence and defines community-based child protection mechanisms, as well as establishing guiding principles and good practice criteria for external support to CBCPMs in development and emergency settings.
Community-Based Child Protection Mechanisms
is a mapping report that provides a synthesis of Plan International’s global work on Community-Based Child Protection Mechanisms. It covers work in 50 countries across the Americas, West Africa, East and Southern Africa and Asia. It provides detailed descriptions of these mechanisms as well as identifying key achievements and challenges. The report contains recommendations for managers and practitioners.
This report, commissioned by Plan International, and supported by Consortium for Street Children (CSC) through collaboration and information, and written by GCPS, provides an analysis of the situation of street involved children, how their issues are currently addressed within legislative and policy frameworks, and highlights programmatic initiatives being implemented by International and local NGOs. Its aim is to inform and provide suggestions for improved practice by NGOs working with street involved children.
Change starts with us, talk to us!
This report was commissioned by the Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP) International as part of its contribution to improving policies and practice on prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) in humanitarian action.
Girl Safety Toolkit - A resource for Practitioners. GirlHub
This toolkit was written by Corinne Davey and edited by Sue Nolan from Global Child Protection Services on behalf of Girl Hub.