Refugees and internally displaced persons facing sexual exploitation and United Nations peacekeeping missions

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24215/2618303Xe044

Keywords:

sexual violence, peacekeeper, refugees, internally displaced persons

Abstract

This article will be based on reports from international organizations, newspaper clippings, and reports that have recorded over the years sexual violence perpetrated by those who should provide security and protection to IDP's and refugees. We propose, for this dossier, to problematize about the weak or absent justiciability and reproach by the international community with reference to crimes of a sexual nature committed by contingents of peace missions.

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Author Biography

Mayra A. Scaramutti, Instituto de Relaciones Internacionales, Argentina

Abogada argentina especialista en violencia sexual contra varones en el marco de crímenes penales internacionales y violaciones a Derechos Humanos (UNLP). Magíster en Derechos Humanos y Democracia en Latinoamérica y el Caribe.

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Published

2022-12-28

How to Cite

Scaramutti, M. A. (2022). Refugees and internally displaced persons facing sexual exploitation and United Nations peacekeeping missions. Revista Electrónica De Derecho Internacional Contemporáneo, 5(5), 044. https://doi.org/10.24215/2618303Xe044