UNsupported: The Needs and Rights of Children Fathered by UN Peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of Congo
UNsupported: The Needs and Rights of Children Fathered by UN Peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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不受支持:联合国维和人员在刚果民主共和国养育的儿童的需求和权利
DOI:
10.1007/s12142-021-00652-y
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发表时间:
2022
影响因子:
1.4
通讯作者:
Wagner K
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作者:
Wagner K
Sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by United Nations (UN) peacekeepers causes severe physical and psychological consequences. Where SEA leads to pregnancy and childbirth, peacekeepers typically absolve themselves of their paternal responsibilities and paternity suits are largely unsuccessful. The lack of support for peacekeeper-fathered children (PKFC) tarnishes the image of the UN who fails to implement a victim-centred approach to SEA. Analysing shortcomings in the provision of support, this article presents an evaluation of the UN’s accountability system from the perspective of PKFC families. In-depth interviews with thirty-five PKFC and sixty mothers demonstrate local barriers to child support and paternity claims in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. We discuss PKFC’s need for assistance and their mothers’ attempts to navigate an opaque international legal system. The findings cast light on their limited access to UN subsidies and offer recommendations to better implement existing UN goals of justice and victim-oriented policies.
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DOI:
10.5334/sta.766
发表时间:
2020-05-21
影响因子:
1.2
作者:
King, Carla;Lee, Sabine;Bartels, Susan A.
通讯作者:
Bartels, Susan A.
影响因子:
2.3
作者:
Sabine Lee
通讯作者:
Sabine Lee
影响因子:
1
作者:
Anna Maedl
通讯作者:
Anna Maedl
影响因子:
0.9
作者:
Grady, Kate
通讯作者:
Grady, Kate
影响因子:
2.2
作者:
Boyette, Adam H.;Lew-Levy, Sheina;Gettler, Lee T.
通讯作者:
Gettler, Lee T.