Megan Nobert

Megan Nobert

Megan Nobert, a Canadian legal professional and academic specialized in international criminal law and human rights, is the founder and former director of Report the Abuse, which was the first and only global NGO created to address sexual violence against humanitarian aid workers.

Latest Articles

Opinion: Sex abuse survivors are speaking up. This time, we can't let them down.

Opinion: Sex abuse survivors are speaking up. This time, we can't let them down.

over 7 years ago // #AidToo

"Anything worth doing is worth doing well, which often requires time for change, growth, and the cleaning of houses," Humanitarian, lawyer, and sexual violence survivor Megan Nobert weighs in the #AidToo and #MeToo movements ahead of World Humanitarian Day.

Opinion: Humanitarian agencies are not exempt from #MeToo. Here's how they should respond

Opinion: Humanitarian agencies are not exempt from #MeToo. Here's how they should respond

about 8 years ago // Sexual harassment

Eighty-six percent of aid workers report knowing a colleague who has experienced sexual violence in the course of their work. When it comes to prevention, it's time for humanitarians to shift the onus from survivors to perpetrators.

Opinion: There are no more excuses for aid agencies to ignore sexual violence

Opinion: There are no more excuses for aid agencies to ignore sexual violence

over 8 years ago // World Humanitarian Day

As Report the Abuse shuts its doors, founder Megan Nobert calls on aid organizations to take up the fight against sexual violence.