Combating sexual abuse and exploitation

28.3.2018

Question for written answer E-001866-18
to the Commission
Rule 130
John Howarth (S&D)

In the light of the recent revelations about sexual exploitation in the aid sector:

• 1.How does the Commission intend to ensure that participants in development and aid projects are protected against sexual exploitation? How does the Commission plan to combat sexual misconduct in aid organisations?
• 2.How does the Commission intend to ensure that the delivery of vital development and aid programmes is protected, and that there will be no funding gap for vital services in the sector because of the recent revelations?