IASC Definition & Principles of a Victim_Survivor Centered Approach

The Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) is committed to applying an end-to-end1 victim/survivor-centred approach to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and sexual harassment (SH). This guidance sets out a common definition of a victim/survivor2 centered approach, its underlying principles and key actions and is designed to assist IASC members to adopt and implement a victim/survivor-centred approach in their formal and informal processes, policies and procedures in relation to SEA and SH.
SEA and SH are forms of Gender-Based Violence. This document builds on and is consistent with previously issued guidance, including those developed under the IASC and within the United Nations system (see Annex 2).