UN Sex Abuse Scandal (2018)

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A documentary about the UN sex abuse scandal where companies and staff working for the United Nations in the Congo and other Central African countries were involved in rape and sex abuse of local women. There have been over 1700 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse against UN peacekeepers in the last 15 years. Ramita Navai reveals why it keeps happening despite UN promises to stamp it out. It was produced for Channel 4 and for PBS Frontline – and ARTE. The film won the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights Journalism award for Television – International. Nominated for 2019 Emmy Award for Outstanding Investigative Documentary. Shortlisted for 2019 Grierson Awards for Best Single Documentary – International and Best Current Affairs Documentary. In 2020, the documentary won the 22nd Media Awards for “Children’s Rights in One World” in Germany.

Director: Angus Macqueen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en

Keywords

rape, rape victim, soldier, fn

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is UN Sex Abuse Scandal about?
A documentary about the UN sex abuse scandal where companies and staff working for the United Nations in the Congo and other Central African countries were involved in rape and sex abuse of local women. There have been over 1700 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse against UN peacekeepers in the last 15 years. Ramita Navai reveals why it keeps happening despite UN promises to stamp it out. It was produced for Channel 4 and for PBS Frontline – and ARTE. The film won the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights Journalism award for Television – International. Nominated for 2019 Emmy Award for Outstanding Investigative Documentary. Shortlisted for 2019 Grierson Awards for Best Single Documentary – International and Best Current Affairs Documentary. In 2020, the documentary won the 22nd Media Awards for “Children’s Rights in One World” in Germany.
Who directed UN Sex Abuse Scandal?
UN Sex Abuse Scandal was directed by Angus Macqueen.
Who stars in UN Sex Abuse Scandal?
UN Sex Abuse Scandal stars Ramita Navai, Will Lyman.
How long is UN Sex Abuse Scandal?
UN Sex Abuse Scandal has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is UN Sex Abuse Scandal?
UN Sex Abuse Scandal is a Documentary film.
Where was UN Sex Abuse Scandal produced?
UN Sex Abuse Scandal was produced in United Kingdom.