In October 2018, New Zealand and 22 other countries signed a joint commitment to tackle sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment in the Aid Sector.
In October 2019, MFAT has released its Preventing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy for the New Zealand Aid Programme.
The Policy sets out MFAT's minimum standards and provides guidelines for suppliers and delivery partners to manage and prevent sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment risks and incidents occurring on activities in the New Zealand Aid Programme.
You can report an incident relating to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment or if you have concerns about the welfare of a vulnerable person on a New Zealand Aid Programme Activity, please fill in the form below and email it to safeguarding@mfat.govt.nz.
Other support
- In an emergency call 111 (if you or someone you know is in immediate danger)
- Safe to Talk: Sexual Harm Helpline(external link) 0800 044 3334
- Lifeline Aotearoa(external link) 0800 LIFELINE / 0800 54 33 54
Implementation phasing |
Date of effect |
Compliance period* |
| MFAT Preventing Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment Policy released and takes effect for all MFAT staff |
4 Oct 2019 |
Immediate |
| MFAT Preventing Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment Policy takes effect for aid and humanitarian partners and scholarships programmes | 1 Nov 2019 | 12 month |
| MFAT Preventing Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment Policy takes effect for all other MFAT implementing partners and contractors | 1 Dec 2019 | 12 month |
| MFAT Preventing Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment Policy takes effect for MFAT downstream partners | 1 Jan 2020 | 12 month |
*Compliance period begins at the date of effect