The @UN Office of the Victims' Rights Advocate (OVRA) supports the VRA @NajlaNPalma in prioritizing the rights of victims/survivors of SEA by UN personnel.
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📢 Just launched! The OVRA Report 2024–2025 is out.
It highlights progress, challenges & priorities in advancing voice, assistance & justice for victims of sexual exploitation and abuse across the UN system.
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UN Office of the Victims' Rights Advocate retweeted
Strong partnerships are essential to upholding victims’ rights and dignity.
I welcome this exchange with @ahunnaeziakonwa (@UNOSAA1) on joint advocacy and strengthened support for those affected by sexual exploitation and abuse.
#VictimsRightsFirst
Today, @ahunnaeziakonwa, @UN Special Adviser on #Africa, and @NajlaNPalma, UN Office of the Victims' Rights Advocate, met & explored collaboration and joint advocacy to prevent sexual exploitation & abuse & support victims, in line with the UN's zero tolerance policy for #SEA.
« Trouver un travail pour se relancer dans la vie active. »
Une victime d’exploitation et d’abus sexuels formée par la @UN_MINUSCA témoigne.
En cette Journée internationale des soins et de l’assistance, écoutons ses besoins et ses aspirations.
#VictimsRightsFirst
On #UNDay 🇺🇳, we reaffirm our responsibility to uphold the rights and dignity of victims of sexual exploitation and abuse, and children born as a result.
We must turn principles into practice and accountability into action.
#VictimsRightsFirst
UN Office of the Victims' Rights Advocate retweeted
A pleasure meeting with Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, Executive Director of @UNITAR (@UNITAR_ED).
We exchanged perspectives on strengthening collaboration through training and capacity-building to advance the rights of victims of sexual exploitation and abuse.
#VictimsRightsFirst
UN Office of the Victims' Rights Advocate retweeted
The rights and dignity of victims of sexual exploitation and abuse must remain central to the UN’s response.
I was pleased to meet last week ASG Najla Nassif Palma, UN Victims' Rights Advocate,@UNGeneva to discuss the work of @UN_OVRA. #VictimsRightsFirst
The rights of victims of sexual exploitation and abuse must be upheld everywhere.
#RuralWomensDay
Distance must never prevent safe reporting, being heard or accessing medical, psychosocial and legal support.
Their voices, needs and wishes must guide us.
#VictimsRightsFirst
Trust empowers victims of sexual exploitation and abuse to speak up.
In 🇨🇩, the team of the Senior Victims’ Rights Officer, based in MONUSCO, work to strengthen victims’ access to assistance and justice.
#VictimsRightsFirst
“Sexual exploitation and abuse...break[s] the trust between the community and the mission.”
– Olivier Akili, @MONUSCO 🇨🇩
In #DRC, community networks raise awareness, strengthen reporting & justice 👉 radiookapi.net/2025/10/25/em…
#HonouringOurValues
Leadership means turning accountability into protection, assistance & justice for every child victim of sexual abuse.
Today, @NajlaNPalma joins @Ai_KiharaHunt @UN_OSCSEA & @UNHumanRights for a #UNGA81 dialogue.
Co-sponsored by @EUatUN @JapanMissionUN @UruguayONU @ipinst
Upholding the rights of children affected by sexual abuse requires leadership & accountability.
14 Oct: #UNGA81 dialogue with @NajlaNPalma @Ai_KiharaHunt @UN_OSCSEA @UNHumanRights
Co-sponsored by @EUatUN @JapanMissionUN @UruguayONU @ipinst
#VictimsRightsFirst
On #DayOfTheGirl, we reaffirm that every girl has rights and must be protected from sexual exploitation and abuse.
Discover “You Have Rights”, our child-friendly video on victims’ rights and how to seek help.
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#VictimsRightsFirst
In Kampala, @NajlaNPalma met with @UNFPAUganda, @UNICEFUganda, @IOM_Uganda, @UNHCRuganda and the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (@UNinUganda) to strengthen coordination, assistance and redress for victims of sexual exploitation and abuse.
#VictimsRightsFirst
Honored to welcome & share reflections w @UN ASG @NajlaNPalma @UN_OVRA to look into ways to uphold #PSEA victims' rights, enhance victims' assistance & redress & strengthen coordination at inter-agency level @UNinUganda. @UNFPAUganda maintains ZERO Tolerance for all forms of SEA.
Au Sénégal, @NajlaNPalma a échangé avec @OnuSenegal et ses partenaires pour renforcer la confiance des victimes d’exploitation et d’abus sexuels. Elles doivent pouvoir se manifester sans crainte, être soutenues et accéder à la justice.
#VictimsRightsFirst
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Victims’ rights cannot wait.
In Kampala, @NajlaNPalma shares UN lessons and best practices to support the implementation of @_AfricanUnion’s policy on remedial actions for victims of misconduct and harm in peace support operations.
#VictimsRightsFirst
Poursuivant ses échanges, @NajlaNPalma a rencontré Cheikh Niang, SG du @Min_Interieur, pour discuter de la coopération Sénégal-ONU en faveur des droits des victimes et des enfants nés d’exploitation et d’abus sexuels. @OnuSenegal @GouvernementSN #VictimsRightsFirst
Lors de sa mission au Sénégal, @NajlaNPalma
a échangé avec le réseau PSEA de @OnuSenegal
sur les initiatives et projets en cours pour renforcer l’assistance et mieux répondre aux besoins des victimes d’exploitation et d’abus sexuels. #VictimsRightsFirst #PSEA
À Dakar, @NajlaNPalma a rencontré @SowSidibeAmsa, présidente de la Commission nationale des droits de l’homme @csdhofficiel, et son cabinet pour explorer les synergies en faveur des droits des victimes et de la lutte contre l’exploitation et les abus sexuels. @OnuSenegal
À Dakar, @NajlaNPalma a rencontré les organisations de la société civile, dont @rsiggiljigeen, l’association Yeewi et leurs partenaires, pour renforcer le signalement, l’orientation et l’accompagnement des victimes. @OnuSenegal #VictimsRightsFirst #PSEA
À Dakar, @NajlaNPalma s’est entretenue avec le ministre des Forces armées, Yankhoba Dieme, sur les efforts du Sénégal et de l’ONU pour les droits et l’assistance aux victimes d’exploitation et d’abus sexuels et aux enfants qui en sont nés.
@CHEFDIRPA @OnuSenegal @GouvernementSN
