#NoExcuse

By: WHO - World Health Organization
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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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Episodes
  • When Sexual Harassment Training Backfires

    When Sexual Harassment Training Backfires
    Oct 29 2024

    In this episode of the #NoExcuse podcast, host Guni Dias speaks with Harvard sociologist Frank Dobbin about the complexities of sexual harassment in the workplace, especially within international aid organizations. Dobbin examines contributing factors like power differentials and social isolation and critiques conventional harassment training for its sometimes counterproductive effects. Dobbin highlights effective alternatives such as allyship, bystander intervention training, and enhanced grievance mechanisms, including ombuds offices and dispute resolution processes. The discussion underscores the need for cultural change and proactive leadership to foster harassment-free environments.

    00:00 Trigger Warning and Introduction
    00:30 Interview with Frank Dobbin: Understanding Workplace Harassment
    03:06 Power Differentials and Social Isolation in Aid Organizations
    06:09 Challenges of Traditional Harassment Training
    09:12 Effective Strategies for Allyship and Manager Training
    14:23 Reporting and Grievance Mechanisms
    19:20 Broader Spectrum of Workplace Misbehaviours
    22:16 Creating a Culture Free of Harassment
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    25 mins
  • Sex, Power, and Consent: Decoding Sexual Misconduct

    Sex, Power, and Consent: Decoding Sexual Misconduct
    Oct 8 2024
    Professor Zoe Peterson is a researcher at the Kinsey Institute, which has been a global leader in the study of human sexuality for over 75 years. In this episode, she talks about the intricate relationship between human sexuality and sexual misconduct. Peterson talks about the blurred lines between seduction and coercion and how unwanted sex and non-consensual sex are not the same thing. We hear about the importance of understanding consent and the risk factors associated with perpetration, particularly in the aid sector. We also hear about the need for protective environments, effective prevention strategies, and further research on perpetrators.
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    29 mins
  • Strength in Solidarity: Women’s Rights Organizations Supporting SEA Survivors in Malawi

    Strength in Solidarity: Women’s Rights Organizations Supporting SEA Survivors in Malawi
    Sep 24 2024
    Lusungu Kalanga and Amanda Bangura are the co-leads supporting victims and survivors of sexual exploitation and abuse in Malawi through their partnership with Women's Rights Organizations. In this podcast, Lusungu and Amanda discuss how important the principles of feminism are to their co-leadership and how it helps them derive joy from the most demanding of roles. We hear about the critical role that women’s rights organizations have in providing support for victims including reporting and advocacy where language barriers and prejudice play a role.
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    40 mins

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