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Article: Allegation of 'widespread sexual exploitation' in West Africa refugee camps not confirmed by United Nations investigation; Preventive measures recommended to alleviate vulnerability of refugees.
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- October 22, 2002
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M2 PRESSWIRE-22 October 2002-UN: Allegation of 'widespread sexual exploitation' in West Africa refugee camps not confirmed by United Nations investigation; Preventive measures recommended to alleviate vulnerability of refugees (C)1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
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The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) of the United Nations has recently concluded an investigation into alleged sexual exploitation of refugees by humanitarian aid workers and peacekeepers in refugee camps in West Africa. The investigation, conducted at the request of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), arose from a report by two ...