UNB, New York :
Announcing a $-100,000 token contribution to the victim support fund of the UN Secretary General’s initiative to eradicate sexual violence and abuse, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said Bangladesh maintains a ‘zero-tolerance’ approach to the allegations of sexual violence by UN peacekeepers.
“We believe the victims of sexual exploitation and
abuse deserve justice and also opportunities for rehabilitation. In this regard, I would like to pledge 100,000 US dollars of token contribution to the victim support fund,” she said.
While speaking at the High-Level Meeting on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) held at Trusteeship Council Chamber of the UN Headquarters on Monday with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in the chair, the Prime Minister also expressed Bangladesh’s firm resolve to strengthen the UN chief’s hands by providing timely support at all times over the issue.
Sheikh Hasina further said, “As a major troop- and police-contributing country to the UN peacekeeping mission, Bangladesh attaches high importance to the issue of sexual exploitation and abuse. In this context, our approach is ‘zero tolerance’ to the allegations of sexual violence by the peacekeepers.”
Thanking the UN chief for taking lead in combating sexual exploitation and abuse within the UN system and beyond, she said Bangladesh remains committed to his noble initiative to eradicate sexual violence and abuse. “To that end, Bangladesh has already conveyed its endorsement to the ‘voluntary compact’,” she said.
Sheikh Hasina mentioned that Bangladeshi peacekeepers have consistently maintained a good image and credibility almost in all missions. “This was due to our strong moral values, effective motivation and high standard of discipline.”
Hasina, however, said two allegations that Bangladesh received in all these years have been dealt with strongly. She said one accused proven guilty has been punished with dismissal from service and imprisonment.
The Prime Minister said the allegations of sexual abuse against the peacekeepers are handled with extreme urgency. “The members under such allegations are immediately repatriated at his own expenses. His/her UN allowances are suspended until the investigation is complete.”
Announcing a $-100,000 token contribution to the victim support fund of the UN Secretary General’s initiative to eradicate sexual violence and abuse, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said Bangladesh maintains a ‘zero-tolerance’ approach to the allegations of sexual violence by UN peacekeepers.
“We believe the victims of sexual exploitation and
abuse deserve justice and also opportunities for rehabilitation. In this regard, I would like to pledge 100,000 US dollars of token contribution to the victim support fund,” she said.
While speaking at the High-Level Meeting on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) held at Trusteeship Council Chamber of the UN Headquarters on Monday with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in the chair, the Prime Minister also expressed Bangladesh’s firm resolve to strengthen the UN chief’s hands by providing timely support at all times over the issue.
Sheikh Hasina further said, “As a major troop- and police-contributing country to the UN peacekeeping mission, Bangladesh attaches high importance to the issue of sexual exploitation and abuse. In this context, our approach is ‘zero tolerance’ to the allegations of sexual violence by the peacekeepers.”
Thanking the UN chief for taking lead in combating sexual exploitation and abuse within the UN system and beyond, she said Bangladesh remains committed to his noble initiative to eradicate sexual violence and abuse. “To that end, Bangladesh has already conveyed its endorsement to the ‘voluntary compact’,” she said.
Sheikh Hasina mentioned that Bangladeshi peacekeepers have consistently maintained a good image and credibility almost in all missions. “This was due to our strong moral values, effective motivation and high standard of discipline.”
Hasina, however, said two allegations that Bangladesh received in all these years have been dealt with strongly. She said one accused proven guilty has been punished with dismissal from service and imprisonment.
The Prime Minister said the allegations of sexual abuse against the peacekeepers are handled with extreme urgency. “The members under such allegations are immediately repatriated at his own expenses. His/her UN allowances are suspended until the investigation is complete.”
