3252: UN Advocate Pushes for Justice and Support for Victims of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

The United Nations Victims’ Rights Advocate, Najla Nassif Palma, is visiting South Sudan to strengthen efforts to ensure that victims of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse receive justice, protection, and support.

During her visit, Ms. Palma highlighted the UN Secretary-General’s “New Approach”, which places victims at the centre of prevention, response, and accountability.

However, she says funding gaps continue to affect the support services available to survivors, even as efforts continue to mobilize additional resources.

Ms. Palma spoke more about these issues in this interview with Hellen Toby.