#NoExcuse

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  • The #NoExcuse Podcast is produced by the World Health Organization's Department for the Prevention of and Response to Sexual Misconduct. There is no excuse for sexual misconduct in the humanitarian or development sectors. Many people don’t want to think about the often-ignored topic of sexual misconduct by our personnel. Shining a light on this dark and painful topic is an important step to addressing it. Poet, novelist, and survivor Dr. Maya Angelou wrote, “What you’re supposed to do when you don’t like a thing is change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.” As she suggests, changing how we view the issue is half the battle. It is within this need to change our views in a space of learning that the #NoExcuse podcast was born. Join us as we delve deep into the topic, share stories of work in the field, surface issues to prevention, and explore making zero tolerance for sexual misconduct a part of workplace culture - WHO's new normal. This podcast will examine different challenges and solutions through the perspectives of people who are already doing the work to create the change we need and want. This podcast series contains discussions on sexual misconduct. Topics such as sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment may be discussed. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual guests and host and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the World Health Organization (WHO) or any other affiliated organization. The discussions and opinions are meant for informational and educational purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listener discretion is advised, and we encourage seeking professional support for any personal issues discussed in this episode.
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The #NoExcuse Podcast is produced by the World Health Organization's Department for the Prevention of and Response to Sexual Misconduct. There is no excuse for sexual misconduct in the humanitarian or development sectors. Many people don’t want to think about the often-ignored topic of sexual misconduct by our personnel. Shining a light on this dark and painful topic is an important step to addressing it. Poet, novelist, and survivor Dr. Maya Angelou wrote, “What you’re supposed to do when you don’t like a thing is change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.” As she suggests, changing how we view the issue is half the battle. It is within this need to change our views in a space of learning that the #NoExcuse podcast was born. Join us as we delve deep into the topic, share stories of work in the field, surface issues to prevention, and explore making zero tolerance for sexual misconduct a part of workplace culture - WHO's new normal. This podcast will examine different challenges and solutions through the perspectives of people who are already doing the work to create the change we need and want. This podcast series contains discussions on sexual misconduct. Topics such as sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment may be discussed. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual guests and host and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the World Health Organization (WHO) or any other affiliated organization. The discussions and opinions are meant for informational and educational purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listener discretion is advised, and we encourage seeking professional support for any personal issues discussed in this episode.
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  • Dark and Dangerous: Sexual harassment in digital spaces
    2025/05/07
    Seyi Akiwowo, author and leading voice on digital safety, talks about the growth of online sexual harassment in the workplace. Akiwowo, who is also a founder of a non-profit committed to ending online abuse, explains how the shift to remote and hybrid working has exacerbated the risks. She also describes how online abuse is significantly harder to detect, confront, and report compared to traditional workplace settings. The episode also explores the tendency of tech companies to create quickly and apologise later. Akiwowo stresses the importance of the government in setting proactive rather than reactive standards of care to reduce the risk of online abuse.
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    30 分
  • Exploiting Trust: Child Sexual Abuse in the Aid Sector
    2025/04/03
    Professor Michael Salter is a leading researcher on child sexual abuse and the director of ChildLight East Asia and Pacific Hub at the University of New South Wales. In this episode, he talks about the prevalence of child sexual abuse and the particular vulnerabilities within the aid sector due to power imbalances and lack of accountability.
    Professor Salter explains how men who abuse children are proportionally more likely to seek professional roles that put them in touch with children. He also highlights how online exploitation and peer-on-peer abuse are growing forms of child sexual abuse. The episode also explores structural, situational, and post-harm strategies for preventing sexual misconduct and Professor Salter emphasises the need for brave, uncomfortable conversations to prioritise child safety.
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    26 分
  • The power of theatre in addressing sexual misconduct
    2025/03/04
    • In this episode of the WHO #NoExcuse Podcast, host Guni Dias speaks with Suzie Miller, an award-winning Australian playwright and former criminal defense lawyer specializing in human rights. They discuss the complexities of preventing and responding to sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment, especially in the aid sector. Miller shares insights from her career transition, the gendered nuances of legal responses to sexual assault, and the significant impact of her play, Prima Facie, on judicial education. They delve into the importance of empathy, the role of theater in driving systemic change, and the critical need for men to challenge the status quo within power dynamics.
    • 00:00 Introduction
    • 00:11 Meet Suzie Miller: From Lawyer to Playwright
    • 01:27 Exploring Prima Facie: A Play on Sexual Assault
    • 04:07 Understanding the Freeze or Befriend Response
    • 05:25 Legal System's Perspective on Sexual Assault
    • 08:01 The Role of Theatre in Legal Education
    • 10:02 Empathy and Change Through Theatre
    • 11:22 Lessons for the Aid Sector
    • 14:43 Men's Role in Addressing Gender Violence
    • 20:21 The Importance of Feeling Uncomfortable
    • 25:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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    27 分

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