PEAHS Transfert de pouvoir Notes de politique et faits saillants Empowered Aid: Reducing Risks of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (Wash) Distribution – The Global Women’s Institute Policy brief on reducing sexual exploitation and abuse risks in WASH aid distribution in Uganda’s refugee settlements. Recommendations included. / Resource Centre / Transfert de pouvoir / PEAHS / Empowered Aid: Reducing Risks of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (Wash) Distribution – The Global Women’s Institute This policy brief summarizes findings from a study conducted in Uganda with South Sudanese refugees regarding sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) risks related to WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) assistance. The study identified SEA risks during distributions, infrastructure improvements, and water collection. It offers recommendations to enhance safety, including sex-segregated lines, community engagement, transportation support, improved lighting, increased involvement of women aid workers, response mechanisms, community sensitization, accompaniment systems, and enhanced security at distribution points.