Strengthening National Capacity for SEA Investigations in Mozambique

About this project

ltpgtThis project aims to strengthen Mozambique’s national capacity to prevent, respond to, and investigate Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) by equipping national NGOs and institutions with survivor centred investigative competencies, robust safeguarding systems, harmonized PSEA communication materials, and an updated, context specific SEA risk analysis. Although reporting pathways have improved, the 2023 Inter Agency SEA Risk Assessment revealed persistent gaps in investigative skills, due process, safeguarding practices, and consistent application of survivor centred standards across national partners. National NGOs continue to face challenges in managing SEA allegations safely, ethically, impartially, and in alignment with Mozambican legislation and global standards. ltbrgtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtTo address these gaps, the project provides structured leadership training, specialized investigation training, contextualized tools and guidance, and post training mentorship from qualified investigation experts. These efforts will establish a stronger national foundation for safe SEA case management and contribute to a sustainable, inter agency pool of trained Mozambican investigators. A core pillar of the project is the institutionalization of a victim /survivor centred approach (VCA), as required under the UN Protocol on the Provision of Assistance to Victims of SEA, reinforcing key principles including safety, dignity, confidentiality, informed consent/assent, non discrimination…

Published by

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs · National NGO

Countries

Mozambique

Sectors

Multisector aid

Funded by

Mozambique (RhPF) Humanitarian Fund

Implemented by

Fundação para o Desenvolvimento da Comunidade

Accountable

Fundação para o Desenvolvimento da Comunidade

Published by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 9 Jun 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-OCHA-CBPF-CBPF-MOZ-25-R-NGO-39442.

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