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Sexual corruption

Sexual corruption

  • Year: 2025

  • Publication type: Thematic analysis

Summary

Sexual corruption, defined as the abuse of entrusted authority to obtain sexual acts, undermines integrity, impartiality, and justice. In doing so, it damages public trust in governments, it poses a barrier to sustainable development and is a violation of human rights, primarily affecting women and girls. The purpose of this evidence brief is to provide knowledge about sexual corruption, why it is important to address in development cooperation, and what donors can do to prevent and respond to it.

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  • Topic: Democracy and human rightsGender equality

  • Geographic area: Global

  • Language: English

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