United Nations trains 95 security agents in Togo on inclusion and sexual abuse prevention

In Lomé, nearly one hundred agents from Intercon Security, a service provider for the United Nations system, completed an intensive training program focused on preventing sexual abuse and promoting disability inclusion. This crucial initiative aims to align field security with the core ethical values of the institution.

Lomé, 29 June 2026 –

Ensuring the physical security of diplomatic facilities is one thing; embodying the values of respect and human dignity they uphold is another. With this dual requirement, the Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Togo, in close collaboration with UNFPA-Togo, organized a comprehensive training session on 25 and 27 June 2026 in Lomé.

A total of 95 agents from Intercon Security — the backbone of daily security for UN agencies in the country — received training in international standards of human rights and professional ethics.

Frontline sentinels against misconduct: the stakes of PSEA

On the ground, security agents are far more than simple guards: they serve as the first point of contact with the public, partners, and vulnerable personnel. In this context, facing potential risks, the United Nations enforces a zero-tolerance policy.

Thus, the core of this two-day intensive program revolved around Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

During these two days, sessions alternated between analysis of practical cases and legal reminders to equip these professionals around four major pillars:

• Assimilation of fundamental rules: understanding the strict ethical framework of the United Nations that governs every interaction in the workplace.
• Adoption of good practices: translating theoretical concepts into reflex actions and impeccable professional attitudes on a daily basis.
• Identification of prohibited behaviors: rigorously and unambiguously recognizing weak signals and misconduct (harassment, abuse of power, discrimination).
• Mastery of reporting channels: knowing and using internal mechanisms for reporting violations, while guaranteeing anonymity and protection for victims.

“Respect for the rights and dignity of all, especially the most vulnerable in the workplace, is not an option. It is everyone’s business, starting with those who protect our spaces.” — Guidance note from the organizers

Changing perspectives on disability

To this end, agents were sensitized to protocols for welcoming and supporting people with disabilities, ensuring that United Nations premises remain universally accessible, inclusive, and protective spaces.

Ultimately, by investing in the training of its frontline service providers, the United Nations System in Togo sends a strong signal. Security is measured not only by the solidity of infrastructure, but also by the integrity, professionalism, and inclusiveness of the women and men who embody it.