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Best Practices for Training on Sexual Violence – AQOCI

Best practices for preventing and reporting sexual violence in international cooperation. Policies, codes of conduct, risk factors, and more.

This brief, written by the Comité québécois femmes et développement (CQFD) of the Association québécoise des organismes de coopération internationale (AQOCI), outlines best practices for preventing and reporting sexual violence within international cooperation organizations (ICOs). It covers organizational tools like harassment policies and codes of conduct, emphasizing political will, organizational culture, and risk factors. The brief also addresses myths surrounding sexual violence and provides guidance on reporting mechanisms.