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title: Glossary on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse – UN
description: "“This glossary aims at compiling existing terminology and nomenclature related to SEA to provide conceptual clarity and a common understanding of key terms used by different United Nations entities in the discourse on this topic. [...] The glossary comprises a…"
url: "https://digna.ca/docs/glossary-on-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse-un/"
updated: "2020-11-06"
category: Additional Resources
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# Glossary on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse – UN

“This glossary aims at compiling existing terminology and nomenclature related to SEA to provide conceptual clarity and a common understanding of key terms used by different United Nations entities in the discourse on this topic. [...] The glossary comprises a set of terms and definitions as they are normally used and understood by key UN entities in the context of SEA. [...]  Finally it is noted that this is a living document and that for comprehensiveness, the glossary also includes terminology applicable to acts by non-UN international forces acting under a Security-Council mandate, which may not be applicable to SEA by United Nations personnel.” 

Disclaimer: The glossary does not have any legal effects and will serve as a reference tool in connection with the UN system wide response to SEA. All terms and definitions are to be read in the context of SEA.”

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