The initial fault lies in the recruitment and screening processes on NGO's. It is a sad but true fact that people with ulterior motives are attracted to jobs of this nature as well as thise with genuine altruistic motives. There should also be a system of checks installed on ALL existing staff.

c chapman, corridonia, italia

Echoing Steve of London - why aren't countries being named? Mighty wicked charges to make a generalization. Perpetraitors should be tried as the lowest form of criminals.

Jeffrey, Reading, USA

Rape and torture and prostitution are part of the Care system in UK too, but the public are not told as secrecy laws keep it well hidden.

This is world wide problem, as children have been reduced to a commodity.

Catherine Mills., London, UK

This is why there must be character standards. This is why someones' private life, if outside what is considered 'normal', may affect professional issues. This is why the sexual behavior of Mosley and Spitzer concerns us all.

Rui, Lisbon, Portugal

From here, I seriously doubt UK or EU could do anything. When UN "peacekeeping" forces are made up of people who come from countries where RAPE and corruption is widespread, this is bound to happen. It's not particular to the UN. It's a global corruption problem.

Sebastien, Glasgow, Scotland, UK

The UN is not about peacekeeping or helping those experiencing tragedy - it is the prototype for a global army that will serve the soon to come global government.

Michele John, Saumur, France

I couldn't agree with Miss Dee more. It's amazing to me that we still think we are the most advanced species on the planet.

Preston Redman, Winter Park, USA

Is there a particular reason why we are not told where these troops come from ?
Obviously they're not British troops, otherwise you'd be shouting it from the rooftops.

Steve, London,

Thank goodness for B J Deller, Marbella, Spain
who had the bottle to say what everyone thinks but is scared to death to say. It is obvious that some members of the UN forces and Aid agencies are still working in their tribal communities where this sort of offence is less of a concern.

keithw, Wirral, UK

Another example to add to my long list of examples that prove human adults are despicable. Isn't it time we just dropped the pretense of civilization and went back to living in caves?

Miss Dee, Tayside, UK

Charities have in fact done not much more than prolong misery.
The UN is a scam and it seems only the USA has the mettle to admit it.
The UN peacekeepers were supposed to be saviours,but alas they turn out to be just as evil as the situations they are meant to be resolving.

james, london, uk

I really hope these people are being PUNISHED!
They are not only destroying the reputation of aid workers but traumatizing these poor kids forever.

Danielle Pina, Sao Paulo, Brazil

I am loosing my faith in mankind.

russell, Westman isle, Iceland

Its not just the larger organisations. Just think of all the people rushing off to disaster areas to offer unofficial 'aid' - its a paedophiles charter - this is what was happening in Thailand after the tsunami - 'helpers' were arriving and 'claiming' orphans - for the sex trade.

Neil, London,

Having lived in Africa for 24 years, I can say without fear of rightfully being called racist by those who do not know and especially who have no first hand experiences, what else did you expect? People in Third World countries do not ALL have the same standards although ours are sinking now

B J Deller, Marbella, Spain

Its about time someone had the courage to say this. Widepsread abuse by UN workers in Cambodia basically lit the touch paper for the child sex industry in Phnomh Penh. The UN is a total SHAM, impoverishing and letting down those whose safety and integrity it was devised to protect.

patrick, The hague, Netherlands

I cant say no more than "shocking". This kind of activity is rife amoung the rich and elites! There are whole rings of polititions and business men associated with these disgusting "activities"!

I hope I can watch as there victums set them burning in the pits of hell for eternity!

Andy, England, UK,