UN Resident Coordinator Arnaud Peral delivering a message

ABOUT THE PSHEA NETWORK 

LEADERSHIP

  • Chaired by the United Nations Resident Coordinator 
  • Co-Chaired by the World Food Programme (WFP) and People In Need (PIN)

MEMBERSHIP 

  • 23 United Nations agencies in the Philippines
  • 40 Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
  • Operating at the national and Mindanao levels

REPORTING CHANNELS

KEY MILESTONES  

2018 - 2023

  • Established initially as a PSEA Task Force with focus on building the country’s capacity to addressing sexual exploitation and abuse in humanitarian context

2024 - 2025

  • Expanded its scope to encompass development and peacebuilding contexts, while broadening its focus to include sexual harassment, reflecting a more comprehensive approach.

2026

  • Engaging government agencies, civil society organizations, and private sector partners in promoting the integration of PSHEA standards

OUR KEY INTERVENTIONS 

STRENGTHENING THE PSHEA CAPACITIES OF ITS MEMBERS, PARTNERS, AND COMMUNITIES

 

 

Online Learning Sessions  

Since 2024, we have hosted monthly online learning sessions on various PSHEA topics, featuring speakers from UN, NGOs & government

 
Localized Tools   

We develop practical tools especially for humanitarian work, training packages, and communication materials to advance PSHEA across all sectors

 
Publications   We generate evidence-based insights to strengthen PSHEA advocacy and programming

 

UNRC Arnaud Peral with government PSEA focal points at UN House in Mandalauyong
UN Resident Coordinator Arnaud Peral joined UN and NGO PSHEA focal points and government champions to discuss the development of the proposed National Strategy Plan on PSHEA. Photo © UN Philippines
As one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries, the Philippines relies on strong preparedness and response systems. The PSHEA Network supports these efforts through close collaboration with the Inter-Cluster Coordination Group (ICCG) and key working groups on accountability to affected populations and gender.  Photo © UNFPA Philippines
We don't wait for harm to happen. Through awareness, education, and community engagement, we help prevent sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and promote a culture of safety and respect.
Caption: Illustrations above are samples of localized communication materials developed for the communities, partners, and personnel.
Photo: © UN Philippines
UN Arnaud Peral facilitates the first PSEA Townhall
Caption: On 18 May 2026, the UN Resident Coordinator led the first online PSHEA Town Hall, featuring speakers from OIOS and the Office of Ethics focused on the UN Prohibited Conduct Policy
Photo: © UN Philippines

REFERENCES

Global

Asia Pacific

Philippines

  • National Laws and Policies
  • Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
  • Philippines PSHEA Network
    • Humanitarian-related
    • Action Photos
Caption: 95 community members, LGU representatives, service providers, CSO partners, and project personnel joined a two-day Community-based PSHEA Training held in two batches from 20 to 23 July 2026 in Lamitan City, Basilan. The activity was conducted under the UNDP Philippines MODEL Lives Project, co-funded by the European Union, to strengthen community awareness and prevention of SHEA.
Photo: © UNDP Philippines