By Hélène Molinari and Delphine Bauer. The credibility of the United Nations is regularly soiled by sexual abuse carried out by its civilian and military personnel during peacekeeping operations. Despite its stated “zero tolerance” policy towards sexual abuse, the number of victims continues to rise. Zero Impunity carries out an investigation into the heart of a machine that has a deep-rooted culture of impunity.

By Justine Brabant and Leïla Miñano. The French Minister of Defense called the French military operation in the Central African Republic a “success”. But when the forces of Operation Sangaris pulled out of the country in October 2016, they left in their wake numerous accusations of rape and sexual assault, some involving minors. In at least one case, a child may have been born of this abuse. While the French judicial system is taking its time to investigate these accusations, the list of victims may be growing.