ECPAT works with local agencies in emergency and disaster situations to assess risk and identify and address the vulnerabilities of children in these situations so as to prevent, and protect them from such violations .
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Fifth ECPAT International Assembly 2011
The ECPAT International Assembly, which took place in Paris in November 2011, brought together the world's leading experts on protecting children from commercial sexual exploitation. This unique opportunity for mutual learning and sharing experiences focused on building global action, commitment and solidarity and involved 200 participants from 75 countries.
The Body Shop and ECPAT present one of the largest petitions in the history of calling for action to stop sex trafficking of children and young people
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UN WTO World Tourism Day 2011- Tourism links cultures
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ECPAT supports ISO 26000, international standard on social responsibility!
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The Body Shop and ECPAT Campaign Handover in Brussels
On Tuesday 28th June 2011, The Body Shop and ECPAT presented a petition of 2.3 million signatures from across Europe to European Commissioner Cecilia Malmström in Brussels, Belgium.
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ECPAT Statement on Amazon's policy
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Majority of General Assembly’s Third Committee rejects a report on the human right to sexual education
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Summary report of the Follow up meeting on WCII in Bangkok (25-26 October 2010)
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ECPAT Statement on the situation of child pornography being sold on the streets of Bangkok
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On the 24th of March at the 13th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva members of the Council agreed to start drafting a new international human rights instrument enabling the Committee on the Rights of the Child to receive and examine communications from children and their representatives alleging violation of their rights. The communications procedure will be established by a new Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. To read the Resolution and Press release link here.
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YOUNG PEOPLE PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH:
UNICEF Innocenti Center is conducting a research project on Sexual Abuse
and Exploitation of Children through Internet and other Information and Communication Technologies. The study aims
to incorporate children's views and recommendations into the research paper in particular in relation to the views
of children regarding prevention and behaviour change that can impact on their protection. They have developed a survey
where young people can input. Please participate and share your knowledge .Link to Voice of Youth: http://www.unicef.org/voy/
13th session of the Human Rights Council holds full day meeting on the Rights of the Child with a focus on sexual violence
The special meeting taking place today, 10 March, in Geneva includes presentations by the special procedures (such as Special Rapporteurs) with mandates to protect children from violence and statements by child rights organizations in consultative status with the HRC. ECPAT International is presenting an oral statement in collaboration with other NGOs to the Council calling for more action to protect the rights of children from sexual violence in all its forms and settings. Read more . . .
New ECPAT journal examines the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for the sexual exploitation of children in tourism in East and Southeast Asia
Developments in ICTs combined with the travel and tourism industry are facilitating access to children for sexual exploitation by travellers. This study aims to analyse the nature, extent and trends in this subject area, and identify targeted recommendations for actions to prevent and protect children from being sexually exploited through tourism. Read more . . .
Protecting Children from Sexual Exploitation & Sexual Violence in Disaster & Emergency Situations - French version now available
ECPAT International's guide for local and community-based organisations on how to protect children from sexual violence and sexual exploitation in disaster and emergency situations is now available in French. Read more…
Emergency situations such as the one in Haiti can create serious gaps or complete break down in the basic systems of protection and assistance increasing the vulnerability of children to sexual exploitation, abuse and violence
ECPAT works with local agencies in emergency and disaster situations to assess risk and identify and address the vulnerabilities of children in these situations so as to prevent, and protect them from such violations .
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People from around the world speak out in ECPAT International’s online survey on the Convention on the Rights of the Child
In the lead-up to the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child on 20 November 2009, ECPAT International launched a special online survey to gather opinions on what can be done to make enforcement of child rights to protection from sexual exploitation, as envisioned in the CRC, a reality. Read more . . .
ECPAT youth groups around the world celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child
ECPAT is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of
the Child (CRC) with events involving youth from every region of the world. According to the Convention
on the Rights of the Child, participation is the right of every child, thus youth participation is an integral
part of ECPAT’s work globally. Read more . . .
ECPAT International Report of the World Congress III against Sexual Exploitation of Children & Adolescents now available
This comprehensive report aims to provide a reference that can be used to support post-WCIII action by all the thousands of stakeholders that participated in the process and events of the Congress. The report contains summaries of panels, workshops and dialogues for each of the five WCIII themes, over 50 PowerPoint presentations presented at the WCIII panels and workshops and more. To download the full report, click here.
Sofitel and the Franco Thai Chamber of Commerce to organise golfing event to benefit ECPAT
The 'FTCC-Sofitel Golf Network 2009', an event organised by the Franco Thai Chamber of Commerce and Sofitel Luxury Hotels, will take place 20 November 2009 at Suwan Golf & Country Club near Bangkok. Proceeds will benefit ECPAT. To join the event, click here.
ECPAT group in Indonesia establishes humanitarian post for children affected by West Sumatra earthquake
The ECPAT affiliate group in Indonesia, Center for Study and Child Protection (Pusat Kajian dan Perlindungan Anak - PKPA), are working to help children who are victims of the recent earthquake in West Sumatra. For more information and to support their efforts, click here.
Roman Polanski must resolve his case with US courts - ECPAT
ECPAT believes that Roman Polanski must face US courts for the crime of raping a 13-year old girl and calls for stronger international cooperation and agreements between all relevant countries on cooperating to ensure sex crimes against children are prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Read more . . .
ECPAT International and The Body Shop unveil innovative approach to measure progress on tackling trafficking of children & young people for sexual purposes
An innovative new approach that will enable the public to call for accelerated action against the global issue of child trafficking for sexual purposes was announced at the fifth Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting in New York by the international CEO of The Body Shop, Sophie Gasperment, and ECPAT International Executive Director, Carmen Madrinan. Building on the launch of the Stop Sex Trafficking of Children and Young People campaign in August 2009, the next phase of the campaign, an innovative “Progress Card System”, paints a global picture of how the world’s governments are taking action and assesses the progress of those governments in their efforts to tackle child sex trafficking in more than 40 countries worldwide, and represents a unique opportunity for long-term impact around the world.Clinton Global Initiative recognizes ECPAT and The Body Shop campaign to stop sex trafficking of children and young people. Read more . . .
Stop Sex Trafficking of Children and Young People Campaign launches around the world
The ECPAT and The Body Shop Stop Sex Trafficking of Children and Young People Campaign has launched around the world, with national launches in Australia, Belgium, Mexico, Luxembourg, France, India, Denmark, Russia, Portugal, United Arab Emirates, Austria, the Netherlands, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Japan, Thailand, South Korea, the UK, Sweden, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, the US and Hong Kong . For more information about these and upcoming campaign launches in 45 countries, click here.
ECPAT and The Body Shop launch new global report on sex trafficking of children and young people
ECPAT International and The Body Shop today released a global report on the trafficking of children for sexual purposes around the world. The report - Their Protection is in Our Hands – The State of Global Child Trafficking for Sexual Purposes - revealed that the trafficking of children and young people for sexual purposes in many countries is increasing and governments need to do more to tackle the problems and protect children and young people. The report included a call for accelerated action around key goals drawn from the World Congress III. The key note speaker at the launch was Ms Najat M'jid Maalla, UN-Special Rapporteur on the Sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. A recorded version of the press conference can be viewed at www.ustream.tv/channel/ecpat-thebodyshop. Click here for the Full Report or Summary report. For further information, click here.
Fundraising bike ride through Southeast Asia ends in success
In July, two women from the US completed a three-month bicycle ride through Southeast Asia to support the work of ECPAT International and to raise awareness on the commercial sexual exploitation of children. To read a first-hand account of their journey, click here.
European Economic and Social Committee to better protect children from sexual exploitation in tourism
On 6 May 2009, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held a public hearing to identify the best ways of fighting the sexual exploitation of children through tourism. Read more . . .
World Congress III Rio Declaration and Plan for Action now available
The World Congress III blueprint for action aimed at protecting and guaranteeing the rights of children and adolescents worldwide has now been finalized. For the full text of The Rio de Janeiro Declaration and Call for Action to Prevent and Stop Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents, click here EN l FR l SP l DE
Secretary-General appoints Marta Santos Pais of Portugal as Special Representative on Violence against Children
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Marta Santos Pais of Portugal as his Special Representative on Violence against Children at the level of Assistant Secretary-General. Read more...…
ECPAT launches the Global Youth Partnership Programme for Child Survivors and Youth at-Risk of Commercial Sexual Exploitation
ECPAT International has launched the ECPAT Global Youth Partnership Programme (YPP) for Child Survivors and Youth at-Risk of Commercial Sexual Exploitation. This global initiative for child survivors of commercial sexual exploitation and children from vulnerable communities is an innovative approach designed to empower and build the capacity of experiential youth and children at risk to take the lead in the fight against sexual exploitation. Read more...…
ECPAT International Annual Report 2007-2008 now available
ECPAT International’s Annual Report 2007-2008 is now available. The Annual Report covers progress and achievements made during the period 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008, the financial report and the latest ECPAT International Directory. Read more…
Fundraising Bike Ride through Southeast Asia
In April, two women, Corinne and Danielle from Boston, USA, will begin a three-month bicycle ride through Southeast Asia. The ride will raise money for ECPAT International and awareness about the commercial sexual exploitation of children in Asia and around the world. The idea for the ride grew from recent visits to Thailand, India and China, where the need to eliminate forms of child exploitation such as sex tourism and trafficking became apparent to the women.
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NGOs call upon the Special Rapporteur on Trafficking to consider further child-focused provisions
At the 10th session of the Human Rights Council taking place today in Geneva, ECPAT International and three other child rights NGOs called upon the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons , especially in women and children, Ms. Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, to consider additional child-focused provisions for prevention and victim identification, assistance, rehabilitation, and reintegration of child trafficking victims. These include greater efforts to address and document domestic trafficking, and for special attention to be given to the root causes of trafficking, including the fact that many societies’ disregard children as active rights bearers. The NGOs also asked that focus be given to factors that make children vulnerable to trafficking, including lack of birth registration, poverty, gender inequality, discrimination, lack of education, inadequate child protection systems to prevent abuse, lack of economic opportunity. For the full statement, click here
NGOs call for child rights to be integrated into all Human Rights Council mechanisms
At the 10th session of the Human Rights Council taking place today, ECPAT International and nine other child rights NGOs called upon the Human Rights Council to ensure that children all over the world fully enjoy their rights. With the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of Child to take place in November 2009, participants asked the Council and its mechanisms to contribute to this achievement.
The Human Rights Council was asked to effectively integrate child rights in all aspects of its work and mechanisms. This includes requiring member states to include the rights of the child in their national reports, particularly through consultations with child rights NGOs and child led organisations; ensure that sufficient resources are allocated to support such child rights mechanisms; and that discussions be officially reported in the records of the 10th session and used to improve the integration of child rights in the work of the Council. For the full statement, click here
Prostitution of boys in India’s pilgrimage sites is pervasive, new study finds
A ground-breaking study focusing on male children in prostitution in three of India’s major pilgrimage centres – Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, Puri in Orissa and Guruvayoor in Kerala – has found that the sexual exploitation of male children in these tourism hotspots is pervasive and reportedly on the rise. more…
ECPAT and RS join efforts to protect children against sexual exploitation
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ECPAT applauds decision by Thai authorities in sentencing of Praill and calls for prosecution of all child sex offenders
ECPAT applauds the decision of the Thai authorities to uphold the sentencing of Maurice John Praill on several charges including two of child rape in Thailand. more…
ECPAT Italy opens recovery center in Laos to combat the trafficking of children for sexual exploitation
On 15 January, ECPAT Italy opened a recovery centre for children and adolescent victims of sexual exploitation - particularly victims of trafficking - in Savanaketh, Laos. The centre aims to prepare victims for reintegration into society by providing food, safe housing, health care, and psychological counseling, as well as training for career pathways designed to support future economic independence.
ECPAT lobbies for child protection online in Third Meeting of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
The third meeting of the IGF was held in Hyderabad, India, on 3-6 December 2008 and focused on the overall theme of ‘Internet for All’. Participants from 94 countries took part. At the meeting, ECPAT International held workshop on Child Safety Online.
ECPAT International elects new board members
ECPAT International elected its new board members for 2008-2011 at the ECPAT International 4th International Assembly, which took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in November. more...