New report out now: SEAH trends in the aid sector – October 2024 to March 2025
New report out now: SEAH trends in the aid sector – October 2024 to March 2025
The latest six-month report from the Harmonised Reporting Scheme analyses 204 incidents of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) reported by 92 organisations. It highlights persistent challenges, but also progress and practical lessons.
Some key findings:
- Children – mostly girls – remain disproportionately affected, making up 40% of all victims/survivors.
- Most incidents are still disclosed face-to-face, underscoring the vital role frontline staff play in receiving and referring reports in a victim/survivor centered way.
- Two in five alleged perpetrators are outsourced personnel or providers, such as volunteers, contractors or partner staff, highlighting the need for consistent safeguarding standards across all roles.
- Nearly half of workplace SEAH cases involve managers – yet senior staff are the least likely to face consequences.
- Only 30% of incidents were substantiated – pointing to the need for stronger, better-resourced investigations.
This report offers a clearer picture of where SEAH risks persist, how they’re being addressed, and where more investment is needed. It also provides concrete, sector-wide recommendations to help organisations prevent harm and strengthen accountability.
Download the report below to explore the full findings. If your organisation is not part of the HRS, we encourage you to get in touch and join this free global initiative open to all organisations. Your SEAH data can help drive change – both within your organisation and across the sector.