Academia vs Practice: A Decolonial Approach to Sexual Misconduct in Aid

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of a decolonial approach in preventing sexual misconduct in the aid sector.

In this episode, sociologists and practitioners Dr. Nof Nasser-Eddin and Dr. Nour Abu Assab unpack what it really means to take a decolonial approach in the aid sector and why this shift is essential for meaningful prevention of sexual misconduct. They challenge one of the sector's most entrenched assumptions: the belief that complete prevention is possible, calling it "the myth of prevention" . Instead, they argue for approaches rooted in structural sensitivity, genuine community engagement, and transformative justice, drawing from lived experiences and frontline realities. Throughout the conversation, they bridge theory and practice, making complex concepts deeply accessible.

People in this episode

Guests: Dr. Nof Nasser-Eddin, Dr. Nour Abu Assab

Topics covered

• decolonial approach
• sexual misconduct
• aid sector
• structural sensitivity
• community engagement
• transformative justice

Keywords

• sexual misconduct
• decolonial approach
• aid sector
• structural sensitivity
• community engagement
• transformative justice
• myth of prevention

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Organizations: WHO - World Health Organization

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