Negative repercussions of UN peacekeeping missions: Sexual exploitation and abuse committed by peacekeeping personnel in host countries.

Alexandra Blašková

Bachelor's thesis

Abstract:

The objective of the thesis is to examine the issue of sexual exploitation and abuse that has arisen during numerous peacekeeping missions carried out by the UN. The policy paper aims to analyse the causes of the issue, as well as the numerous reasons why SEA crimes occur in UN missions on a frequent basis to this day. Based on the analysis of the issue, a number of viable solutions to the problem is evaluated, including a revision of the Memorandum of Understanding, various gender equality increasing policy options or enhanced investigation processes. The paper then proposes a recommendation based on the previous evaluation.

Abstract:

The objective of the thesis is to examine the issue of sexual exploitation and abuse that has arisen during numerous peacekeeping missions carried out by the UN. The policy paper aims to analyse the causes of the issue, as well as the numerous reasons why SEA crimes occur in UN missions on a frequent basis to this day. Based on the analysis of the issue, a number of viable solutions to the problem is evaluated, including a revision of the Memorandum of Understanding, various gender equality increasing policy options or enhanced investigation processes. The paper then proposes a recommendation based on the previous evaluation.

Keywords

United Nations, UN, sexual exploitation and abuse, SEA, peacekeeping missions

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 21. 5. 2020

Thesis defence

• Date of defence: 1. 6. 2020
• Supervisor: Mgr. Jana Urbanovská, Ph.D.
• Reader: Mgr. Martin Chovančík, Ph.D.

Masaryk University

Faculty of Social Studies

Bachelor programme / field:
International Territorial Studies / International Relations and European Politics (Eng.)