UNICEF Sindh successfully concluded a two-day training on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) on 18–19 June 2026 here at a local hotel, bringing together UNICEF staff and partner organizations to reinforce safeguarding standards and accountability across all programmes and operations.
UNICEF training on PSEA concludes
KARACHI, Jun 19 (APP):UNICEF Sindh successfully concluded a two-day training on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) on 18–19 June 2026 here at a local hotel, bringing together UNICEF staff and partner organizations to reinforce safeguarding standards and accountability across all programmes and operations.
The training was conducted under the leadership of Prem Bahadur Chand, Chief Field Office, UNICEF Sindh, and facilitated by Imtiaz Ahmed, National Consultant for PSEA, with coordination support from Sidrat Ali, PSEA Programme Focal Person.
Participants represented a wide range of UNICEF programmes and operational sections, including Health, Nutrition, WASH, Polio, Education, Child Protection, Social and Behaviour Change (SBC), PMER, ICT, Operations, Security, and Drivers, alongside representatives of vendors and organizations working in partnership with UNICEF.
Given the increasing emphasis on safeguarding, accountability, and protection of vulnerable populations in development and humanitarian settings, the training focused on strengthening participants’ understanding of PSEA principles and their application in day-to-day programme implementation.
Key areas of discussion included prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, maintaining professional conduct, recognizing and mitigating safeguarding risks in field operations, establishing safe and accessible reporting mechanisms, ensuring confidentiality and survivor-centered responses, and strengthening accountability to affected communities.
Participants also discussed practical measures to prevent abuse of power, improve community trust, and ensure that all UNICEF-supported interventions are delivered in a safe and respectful manner.
Speaking on the occasion, Prem Bahadur Chand emphasized that safeguarding is not only a policy requirement but a collective responsibility of every UNICEF staff member, partner, consultant, contractor, and vendor. He highlighted the importance of creating safe environments where children, women, communities, and colleagues are protected from all forms of exploitation and abuse.
The training featured interactive sessions, case studies, group exercises, and scenario-based discussions that enabled participants to better understand safeguarding challenges and response mechanisms within current programme contexts.
