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The @UN Office of the Victims' Rights Advocate (OVRA) supports the VRA @NajlaNPalma in prioritizing the rights of victims/survivors of SEA by UN personnel.

New York Katılım Nisan 2020
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UN Office of the Victims' Rights Advocate
UN Office of the Victims' Rights Advocate@UN_OVRA·
The VRA participated in a @UN SWTP training and networking event hosted by Portugal, where she shared her career journey and reflections on resilience and navigating uncertainty. Continued investment in women’s leadership and support remain critical across the UN system.
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On the International Day for the Right to Truth, we reaffirm that dignity, truth and justice for victims of gross human rights violations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, are non‑negotiable. Survivors deserve accountability, assistance, and to have their voices heard.
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Najla Nassif Palma
Najla Nassif Palma@NajlaNPalma·
It was a pleasure to participate in UNOPS' #CSW70 side event on safe environments as pathways to justice, where I emphasized the role of trust, safety and dignity in enabling access to justice for survivors of sexual exploitation and abuse. #VictimsRightsFirst
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UN Office of the Victims' Rights Advocate
UN Office of the Victims' Rights Advocate@UN_OVRA·
📢Out now! The 2026 Secretary-General's Report on Special Measures for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse has been released. Read about the @UN's efforts in Prioritizing the Rights and Dignity of Victims in section IV in 6 UN languages: undocs.org/a/80/644
UN Office of the Special Coordinator SEA@UN_OSCSEA

Amid shrinking budgets, hard-won progress to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse cannot be allowed to erode. The Secretary-General's report on SEA calls for decisive and collective action to address this problem. Read the full report here: undocs.org/a/80/644 #NoExcuse

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UN Office of the Victims' Rights Advocate@UN_OVRA·
The VRA met with Laxman Belbase of MenEngage and Sandrine Lusamba of SOFEPADI, both members of the PSEAH Global Advisory Group, for which OVRA now serves as the Secretariat, to discuss the priorities of the Group on victims’ rights for the year ahead. #VictimsRightsFirst
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UN Office of the Victims' Rights Advocate@UN_OVRA·
During her visit to the Ethiopian Civil Service Commission, the VRA highlighted the critical role of government institutions in implementing protection against sexual exploitation and abuse and uphold the rights of victims. #VictimsRightsFirst
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Najla Nassif Palma
Najla Nassif Palma@NajlaNPalma·
I engaged with the Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association @AUC_OSEWPS & New Millennium Women Empowerment Organization @NmweoM to discuss assistance for victims of sexual exploitation & abuse. Women-led organizations are vital partners in these efforts. #VictimsRightsFirst
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UN Office of the Victims' Rights Advocate@UN_OVRA·
The VRA met with the UN Country Team in Ethiopia to strengthen support for victims of sexual exploitation and abuse. Discussions focused on underreporting, coordination, survivor follow‑up, and dedicated budget lines for victim assistance. #VictimsRightsFirst
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UN Office of the Victims' Rights Advocate@UN_OVRA·
Advancing cooperation between @AUC_OSEWPS and UN frameworks to strengthen victims’ rights and support for survivors of sexual exploitation and abuse, with a strong focus on women and girls. #VictimsRightsFirst
Office of the Special Envoy on WPS@AUC_OSEWPS

The AU Special Envoy on #WPS met with Najla Nassif Palma, #UN Victims’ Rights Advocate/Assistant Secretary-General. In their exchange, Amb. Mulamula reaffirmed the #AU’s strong commitment to protecting women & girls in conflict and post-conflict settings through the #WPSAgenda.

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Najla Nassif Palma
Najla Nassif Palma@NajlaNPalma·
A meaningful exchange with @BerAdello, Chief Commissioner of the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, on advancing justice, support and accountability for victims of sexual exploitation & abuse. Let’s continue strengthening cooperation to ensure #VictimsRightsFirst
Berhanu Adello@BerAdello

In a meeting with the @UN_OVRA, @NajlaNPalma, we emphasized that promoting justice, support and accountability for victims and survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) remains central to EHRC’s mandate and to strengthening trust in institutional responses. #Ethiopia🇪🇹

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UN Office of the Victims' Rights Advocate@UN_OVRA·
Women judges are essential to fair & inclusive justice systems. On the International Day of Women Judges, we reaffirm that women’s leadership in judiciary strengthens the rule of law and expands justice for all, including victims of sexual exploitation & abuse.#VictimsRightsFirst
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Najla Nassif Palma
Najla Nassif Palma@NajlaNPalma·
Thank you @claverGatete for the constructive exchange during my mission to Ethiopia and for the continued partnership to strengthen victim-centred support and accountability. #VictimsRightsFirst
ECA@ECA_OFFICIAL

ES @claverGatete met UN Victims’ Rights Advocate ASG @NajlaNPalma, reaffirming commitment to zero tolerance for sexual exploitation & abuse across the UN. They discussed strengthening victim-centered support, accountability & prevention, amplifying survivors’ voices & rights.

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Najla Nassif Palma
Najla Nassif Palma@NajlaNPalma·
Grateful to @UNMISS for supporting my mission to South Sudan and for continued progress in strengthening assistance to victims of sexual exploitation and abuse, including through the work of the Senior Victims’ Rights Officer. Let’s keep working together. #VictimsRightsFirst
UNMISS@unmissmedia

🎬 .@UN Victims’ Rights Advocate Najla Nassif Palma visited #SouthSudan 🇸🇸 to support survivors of sexual exploitation and abuse and reinforce the #UN's zero tolerance policy. Watch the highlights! #A4P #InvestInPeace #ForAllWomenAndGirls #ZeroTolerance

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Najla Nassif Palma
Najla Nassif Palma@NajlaNPalma·
Thank you @Kikigbeho for your leadership, commitment, and support in advancing assistance for victims of sexual exploitation and abuse by UN personnel. Together, let us continue putting #VictimsRightsFirst.
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UN Office of the Victims' Rights Advocate@UN_OVRA·
The VRA engaged with women-led legal aid organizations in South Sudan to discuss challenges in advancing access to justice for victims of sexual exploitation & abuse by UN personnel, including the need for stronger pro bono legal services and legal frameworks. #VictimsRightsFirst
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Najla Nassif Palma
Najla Nassif Palma@NajlaNPalma·
Thank you to the South Sudan Human Rights Commission for a constructive meeting on strengthening cooperation to support victims of sexual exploitation and abuse, through access to legal aid, stronger referral mechanisms, joint training, and advocacy. #VictimsRightsFirst
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UN Office of the Victims' Rights Advocate@UN_OVRA·
The VRA met with Hon. Nuna Rhoda Rudolf Ndefu, Minister of Gender, Child and Social Welfare of South Sudan, to exchange views on advancing gender equality and strengthening support for victims of sexual exploitation and abuse. #VictimsRightsFirst
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UN Office of the Victims' Rights Advocate@UN_OVRA·
Together with communities, we are working to amplify the voices, uphold the rights, and ensure support for victims of sexual exploitation and abuse. #VictimsRightsFirst
UNMISS@unmissmedia

Today, @UN Victim Rights Advocate Najla Nassif Palma engaged with the internally displaced community in Juba, raising awareness on the need to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse. Attending the #StandDownDay event ahead of #IWD2026, Assistant Secretary-General Palma connected with young people, activists, survivors and #UNMISS staff, discussed ways to create a safer environment for those affected by conflict in #SouthSudan 🇸🇸 #A4P #InvestInPeace #ForAllWomenAndGirls

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