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Case study: A Private Sector Approach for Addressing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH)

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  • 11 February 2026
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Subject(s)
Gender
Violence against women
Case study, GAIA Principle 10

Principle 10

Businesses are accountable for GBVH and learn from GBVH risks and reports.
As part of their responsibility to prevent GBVH and conduct GRHRDD, businesses are accountable to workers and stakeholders, including boards and shareholders, for their actions and impacts. This includes transparently reporting about own operations and due diligence with supply chain partners. GBVH is complex. Businesses may not get things completely right the first time - seek lessons to improve and share these insights with other stakeholders.

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