Chen Reis

Associate Clinical Professor and Director, Humanitarian Assistance Program, University of Denver

The Conversation
The World Health Organization (WHO) sign at its headquarters.

Sexual abuse during humanitarian operations still happens. What must be done to end it?

Human rights

The United Nations and other humanitarian systems have sought to address sexual abuse on missions for decades. Chen Reis, director of the humanitarian assistance program at the University of Denver, writes that ending sexual abuse in these contexts requires an active, comprehensive approach.