PSEAH Shifting Power Policy Brief & Highlights Empowered Aid: Reducing Risks of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Food Distribution – The Global Women’s Institute Explores risks of sexual exploitation in Ugandan refugee food distribution. Key findings & recommendations for safer aid delivery. Read the brief now. / Resource Centre / Shifting Power / PSEAH / Empowered Aid: Reducing Risks of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Food Distribution – The Global Women’s Institute This policy brief summarizes the findings of a participatory action research study conducted in Uganda on the risks of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) among South Sudanese refugee populations in food distribution. It highlights specific points where SEA risks arise, including sensitization/registration, distribution points, and transporting/storing food. Recommendations from refugee women and girls are provided to improve safety during food distribution, focusing on sex-segregated lines, transportation support, increased involvement of women in aid processes, community sensitization, and accompaniment systems.