Storyline
A documentary about the UN sex abuse scandal where companies and staff working for the United Nations in the Congo and other Central African countries were involved in rape and sex abuse of local women. There have been over 1700 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse against UN peacekeepers in the last 15 years. Ramita Navai reveals why it keeps happening despite UN promises to stamp it out. It was produced for Channel 4 and for PBS Frontline – and ARTE. The film won the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights Journalism award for Television – International. Nominated for 2019 Emmy Award for Outstanding Investigative Documentary. Shortlisted for 2019 Grierson Awards for Best Single Documentary – International and Best Current Affairs Documentary. In 2020, the documentary won the 22nd Media Awards for “Children’s Rights in One World” in Germany.
Cast & Crew
RN
Ramita Navai
self (journalist)
Lead
Will Lyman
Narrator (voice)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Angus Macqueen's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. UN Sex Abuse Scandal is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
