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PSEAH Day of Action Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day

October 26 marks the first PSEAH Day of Action, an annual day dedicated to focusing attention on preventing sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment by and of humanitarian and development workers. You can find more information about the day HERE.

This toolkit is intended for use by humanitarian and development organizations to raise awareness about key messages about SEAH. If you have any questions about the toolkit, please contact Kirsten Mullin.

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Key Messages

1. SEAH is a form of gender-based violence. Like all forms of GBV, SEAH is rooted in gender inequality, the abuse of power, and harmful norms.

2. SEAH is a human rights issue. The communities with whom we work have a fundamental right to receive assistance and interact with our organization’s activities without being subjected to violence or other abuse.

3. SEAH is a continuum, and sexual harassment must be integrated into our PSEAH work.

4. Organizations must be accountable to survivors and keep the survivor at the center of everything we do.

5. From Compliance to Culture: PSEAH requires moving beyond compliance to address harmful systems and norms within our organizational culture.

6. Day of Action: SEAH: Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.

Social Media Content

Twitter

Please draw on the sample tweets below for inspiration on messaging and on how to use the hashtags. Be sure to make them your own and include the relevant blog posts, events, and reports you wish to share.

In the five days leading up to the Day of Action, we will highlight five key messages. Please tweet and post at least once per day according to each day’s message.

*Some tweets are not complete as they refer to external content. Please feel free to include your own content with these tweets.

Day 1, October 19: SEAH is a form of gender-based violence. Like all forms of GBV, SEAH is rooted in gender inequality, the abuse of power, and harmful norms.

  • Sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment by and of humanitarian and development workers are forms of gender-based violence. Join the #PSEAHDayOfAction to commit to preventing and responding to SEAH.
  • When we stand for the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (#PSEAH) we stand for #GenderEquality. Join the #PSEAHDayOfAction
  • Women's equality and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (#PSEAH) are inextricably linked. Learn what [YOUR ORGANIZATION] has done to improve PSEAH and promote women's rights. #PSEAHDayofAction

Day 2, October 20: SEAH is a human rights issue. The communities with whom we work have a fundamental right to receive assistance and services without being subjected to violence or other abuse.

  • NGOs have a responsibility to protect the human rights of our staff and the communities we support. On the #PSEAHDayOfAction, let us reflect on how far we have come and what work we have left to prevent sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.
  • NGOs must commit to #PSEAH to protect the human rights of our program participants. Read the Human Rights Framework for PSEAH @InterActionOrg. #PSEAHDayOfAction [Link]
  • To protect our participants and staff from #SEAH is to protect the inherent dignity in each of them. #PSEAHDayOfAction

Day 3, October 21: SEAH is a continuum, and sexual harassment must be integrated into our PSEAH Work.

  • We must prevent sexual harassment to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse. How can you help #PSEAH? Tell us below 👇
  • At [YOUR ORGANIZATION] we strive to protect program participants from all forms of sexual violence, including sexual harassment. Read more from @InterActionORG. #PSEAHDayofAction [Link]
  • All people deserve to live free from sexual harassment. Read why harassment is critical to #safeguarding work @InterActionOrg. #PSEAHDayofAction [Link]

Day 4, October 24: Organizations must be accountable to survivors and keep the survivor at the center of everything we do.

  • NGOs have a responsibility to support survivors of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (#SEAH). #PSEAHDayOfAction
  • NGOs are responsible for supporting survivors of #SEAH. At [YOUR ORGANIZATION], we are accountable to survivors and the communities in which we work.

Day 5, October 25: From Compliance to Culture: PSEAH requires moving beyond compliance to address harmful systems and norms within our organizational culture.

  • Preventing sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (#PSEAH) is everyone’s responsibility. It is critical to integrate PSEAH and #safeguarding in our daily operations. #PSEAHDayofAction
  • The consistency of small actions can change an organization’s culture. That's why we're participating in the #PSEAHDayofAction.

Day 6, October 26 (Official Day of Action): SEAH: Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.

  • Everyone, everywhere, every day is responsible for preventing sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. Today we reflect on how all our staff and partners play a role in #PSEAH. #PSEAHDayofAction
  • NGOs must commit to #PSEAH to protect the human rights of our program participants. Read the Human Rights Framework for PSEAH @InterActionOrg ⬇️ [Link]
  • Marginalized communities are the most vulnerable to sexual exploitation and abuse. Learn how to uphold everyone’s right to live without #SEAH. [Link]
  • Sexual violence is a continuum. Read @InterActionOrg why it's vital to include sexual harassment in PSEA work. [Link]
  • We are responsible for protecting our participants and staff every day. How can you help #PSEAH? Tell us below!👇 #PSEAHDayofAction
  • Sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment by and of humanitarian and development workers are forms of gender-based violence. Join the #PSEAHDayOfAction to commit to preventing and responding to SEAH.
  • Preventing sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment is everyone’s responsibility. It is critical to integrate #PSEAH and #safeguarding in our daily operations. #PSEAHDayofAction
  • NGOs must commit to #PSEAH to protect the human rights of our program participants. Read the Human Rights Framework for PSEAH @InterActionOrg. #PSEAHDayOfAction [Link]

LinkedIn/Facebook

Please use the sample posts for guidance on messaging. Include blog posts, events, and reports you wish to share, along with a brief summary.

Day 1, October 19: SEAH is a form of gender-based violence. Like all forms of GBV, SEAH is rooted in gender inequality, the abuse of power, and harmful norms.

  • Sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment by and of humanitarian and development workers are forms of gender-based violence. Join the PSEAH Day of Action on October 26 to commit to preventing and responding to SEAH within your organization and the NGO sector. Remember: everyone, everywhere, every day can prevent sexual exploitation and abuse. #PSEAHDayOfAction #Safeguarding #PSEAH
  • October 26 is the PSEAH Day of Action. Join us in reflecting on how the humanitarian and development sector can overcome the harmful norms that lead to sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment in the field. #PSEAHDayOfAction #Safeguarding #PSEAH

Day 2, October 20: SEAH is a human rights issue. The communities with whom we work have a fundamental right to receive assistance and services without being subjected to violence or other abuse.

  • NGOs must commit to #PSEAH to protect the human rights of our program participants. Read the Human Rights Framework for PSEAH available on InterAction's website. #PSEAHDayOfAction #Safeguarding #PSEAH [Link]
  • We are committed to upholding the human rights of our program participants. On October 26, the PSEAH Day of Action reminds us that the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse is an integral part of upholding human rights. #PSEAHDayOfAction #Safeguarding #PSEAH

Day 3, October 21: SEAH is a continuum, and sexual harassment must be integrated into our PSEAH Work.

  • At [YOUR ORGANIZATION] we strive to protect program participants from all forms of sexual violence, including sexual harassment. Read more from InterAction. #PSEAHDayOfAction #Safeguarding #PSEAH [Link]

Day 4, October 24: Organizations must be accountable to survivors and keep the survivor at the center of everything we do.

  • NGOs have a responsibility to support survivors of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. At [YOUR ORGANIZATION], we are accountable to survivors and the communities in which we work. Learn more about how we're taking action ⬇️ #PSEAHDayOfAction #Safeguarding #PSEAH

Day 5, October 25: From Compliance to Culture: PSEAH requires moving beyond compliance to address harmful systems and norms within our organizational culture.

  • Preventing sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH) is everyone’s responsibility. It is critical to integrate PSEAH and safeguarding into our daily operations. That's why [YOUR ORGANIZATION] is taking the following actions ⬇️ #PSEAHDayofAction #Safeguarding #PSEAH

Day 6, October 26 (Official Day of Action): SEAH: Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.

  • Everyone everywhere is responsible for preventing sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. Today we reflect on how all our staff and partners play a role in PSEAH. Learn more about the PSEAH Day of Action by clicking the link below ⬇️ #PSEAHDayofAction #Safeguarding #PSEAH [Link]
  • Sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) by and of humanitarian and development workers are forms of gender-based violence. Join the PSEAH Day of Action to commit to preventing and responding to SEAH. #PSEAHDayOfAction #Safeguarding #PSEAH
  • Preventing sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH) is everyone’s responsibility. On the PSEAH Day of Action, we are reflecting on how we integrate safeguarding into our organizational culture. #PSEAHDayOfAction #Safeguarding #PSEAH
  • The consistency of small actions can change an organization’s culture. That's why we're committed to protecting the human rights of our program participants through better PSEAH and safeguarding practices. Learn more below. #PSEAHDayOfAction #Safeguarding #PSEAH
  • Did you know that sexual violence is a continuum? That's why it's vital to include sexual harassment in PSEA programming. Read more on InterAction.org. [Link]

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