Policy paper
UK strategy on protection from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment in international work
This strategy sets out how the UK will prevent and respond to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment linked to international work.
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This strategy sets out the UK government’s approach to preventing and responding to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment in international work.
It applies to all UK government activities with an international angle, including work carried out by UK government staff, partners and others involved in or supporting international activity.
The strategy replaces the 2020 UK Strategy on Safeguarding against SEAH within the Aid Sector and applies across all UK government international activity, including but not limited to Official Development Assistance (ODA) work.
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Published 17 July 2026