DT Global has endorsed the Common Approach to Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment (CAPSEAH) - the first initiative of its kind aimed at aligning key actions across the humanitarian, development and peace-keeping sectors to protect people from sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and harassment (SEAH).
CAPSEAH is a collective vision for action, developed by a multi-stakeholder group, with global consultation. It provides a set of common principles to guide all work on SEAH and a set of minimum actions to protect against SEAH.
The approach aims to prevent SEAH and improve accountability and support to victim-survivors; amplify existing standards as the basis for a stronger, more aligned approach; and set expectations about behaviours and minimum actions to protect from SEAH.
Endorsing CAPSEH is an important signal of DT Global’s zero tolerance of SEAH and commitment to safeguarding against harm.
“Preventing harm and mitigating risks to vulnerable people including women, children, and at-risk adults, in the communities we work with and the people in our organisation, is a top priority,” says Torge Gerlach, CEO of DT Global.
“We will continuously work to strengthen and align our approaches to safeguarding and incorporating CAPSEAH principles and minimum actions into our work across the globe.”
CAPSEAH is a voluntary and non-binding approach, which encourages governments and organisations to join a long-term, collective global effort to promote and improve work to protect against SEAH.
DT Global Europe’s Managing Director, María Garrón, visited Ukraine as part of a business mission organized by the Spanish Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry to contribute to the country’s ongoing reconstruction efforts.
During their two-day visit, María, along with Gianmattia Lobina, DT Global Europe’s Director of Business Development, met with representatives from Ukrainian institutions and Spanish companies operating in the country as Ortoespaña and Typsa. The visit marked the fourth in a series of initiatives under the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic and Industrial Cooperation between Spain and Ukraine.
“DT Global continues to provide its extensive network of experts and its experience in supporting Ukraine's integration into the EU, as well as working on the process of reforming the country's legal framework in various sectors," says María Garrón.
Currently, we are implementing two significant projects in Ukraine. The first is the Support for Urban Road Safety Implementation project, which is contributing to the Ukrainian National Transport Strategy 2030, the National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS), and the Road Safety Programme (RSP) promoted by the Ukrainian government.
Furthermore, through the second project, EU4 Independent Media (EU4IM), we are supporting the crucial role of independent media in countering Russian propaganda in the current context. This effort is crucial and essential for Ukraine’s reconstruction, as independent media serves as a guardian of public interest.
The EU4IM program continues to play a pivotal role in democratizing and empowering citizens in Ukraine and Eastern Europe by enhancing the quality and diversity of accessible information. This includes funding content production, journalist training, and regional networking. By providing support and tools to managers of independent, commercial, and mission-driven media, we ensure the long-term financial viability of media outlets. Additionally, webinars are being utilized to train managers and journalists on risk assessment and digital security in active conflict zones.
DT Global, alongside the mission organizers, aims to support a country with such remarkable resilience. We are committed to actively contributing to reforms across various sectors, including governance, public financial management, agriculture, economic development, trade, infrastructure, and energy.
We are proud to share the launch of CONSULTED, a Spanish non-profit organization chaired by our Managing Director for Europe María Garrón. CONSULTED is focused on enabling international development companies to support the role of the private sector in sustainable development.
“We know that the private sector and public-private partnerships are necessary components of sustainable development,” said María. “Collaboration to ensure that financial resources are coupled with technical expertise can drive meaningful change for communities that need it most.”
CONSULTED is made up of 15 Spanish companies directly involved in development cooperation, representing over 300 million Euros in activity, and employing more than 1,000 professionals directly and more than 3,000 indirectly. These companies all have a strong commitment to social, environmental, and economic sustainability, and are dedicated to improving the living conditions of most vulnerable across the world.
DT Global Europe’s work with CONSULTED will strengthen the role of private enterprises in cooperation and public-private collaboration to achieve more efficient and sustainable objectives.
The launch event, hosted by the European Union delegation in Madrid, welcomed esteemed guests including Fabienne Michaux, Director of UNDP SDG Impact, Antón Leis Garcia, Director of the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation (AECID), representatives from the European Investment Bank and European Commission, and representatives from the 15 partner organizations.
Through CONSULTED's work, international development companies and private sector entities will exchange, disseminate, and generate knowledge in the field of development cooperation and UN Sustainable Development Goals. DT Global is proud to lead this exciting initiative that will enhance cooperation between the public and private sectors to build lasting positive change for developing countries and communities across the world.
