Sex Abuse Scandals rock United Nation Workers

At least 80 cases of sexual misconduct, abuse and exploitations by United Nations workers were reported in a new findings. Most of these crimes were committed by peacekeeping workers especially in crisis-hit zones. About 51 cases were reported in 2014 and were mainly committed in

Haiti, Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan

The findings were contained in a 32 page work submitted last week. At least 12 claims also showed that the abuse resulted to childbirth. There were also reports of abuse of minors and resulting pregnancies. This report will help United Nations to tackle the issues of abuse and sexual exploitation by its workers.

The report of the findings bring back some tough proposals that countries in the General Assembly had quashed in the past, including holding courts-martial in the countries where complaints were made, rather than simply sending the accused soldiers home, as is often the case

It was also gathered that the Civilian agencies were not exempted from these crimes. The United Nations refugee agency reported six cases in which its staff exchanged money, employment or goods for sex.

The problem with prosecuting United Nations personnel is that they can only be tried in the countries where they are posted if the organization specifically withdraw their legal immunity.