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On International Women’s Rights Day, we are reminded that development finance must advance women’s and girls’ rights, not undermine them.

Teresa Mutua, Accountability Counsel

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March 8, 2026

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Demanding Accountability: Joint Statement in Response to Reports of a Child Sexual Abuse Cover Up at the World Bank

32 Civil Society Organizations

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October 19, 2023

The World Bank’s response to sexual abuse should shake donors’ confidence

Margaux Day, Accountability Counsel

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December 6, 2023

World Bank Response to Sex Abuse Scandal is a Test of its Credibility

Accountability Counsel

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February 27, 2024

IFC’s Response to Sexual Abuse Does Not Provide Remedy to Bridge Survivors; Executive Directors Should Reject It

Accountability Counsel, Inclusive Development International, and Gender Action

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March 8, 2024

IFC Response to Child Sexual Abuse Investigation Fails Survivors; Evades Responsibility

Accountability Counsel, Inclusive Development International, urgewald e.V., EACH Rights, Education International, Gender Action, and GI-ESCR

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March 14, 2024