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Private sector commits to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism at FITUR
In an important step forward for private sector engagement, eight tourism companies have announced their commitment to the UNTWO Global Code of Ethics in an effort to promote sustainable and responsible tourism. The Code of Ethics was endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2001 and represents a roadmap to guide actions towards responsible […]
UN and ICAO Jointly Develop Training Guidelines for Air Crew to Identify Signs of Human Trafficking
Recognising the strategic role that airlines can play in combatting human trafficking, the third most lucrative crime in the world, the OHCHR and ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) are working together to develop guidelines for airline operators to train cabin crews in identifying and reporting trafficked individuals. “Cabin crewmembers are in a unique situation where […]
2017 marks progress for protecting children from travelling sex offenders
As 2018 is welcomed by the White House continuing to proclaim January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, 2017 provided some positive news in relation to the protection of children from sexual exploitation in travel and tourism. Last November, the U.S State Department began a policy of revoking the passports of convicted child sex offenders […]
UNWTO Sets Tourism Roadmap for the 2030 Agenda
This week, ECPAT International attended the official closing ceremony of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017 at the Palace of Nations, Geneva. The event reviewed the year´s main achievements and discussed the roadmap for advancing the contribution of tourism towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. “2017, the International Year of Sustainable […]
OSCE calls on member states to strengthen efforts in combating child trafficking and all forms of child sexual exploitation
The Ministerial Council of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe issued a decision last week, calling on all member states to strengthen their efforts in fighting all forms of child sexual exploitation. The ministerial decision reaffirmed several leading international treaties, protocols and previous ministerial decisions concerning child rights, trafficking of children and child […]
Key Stakeholders Discuss Sustainability and Human Rights in Euro 2024 Bid
Last week, Terre des Hommes attended to the first kick-off discussion with key stakeholders on sustainability in the context of the Euro 2024 German bid. This initiative led by the German Football Association (DFB) follows UEFA decision to add specific human rights requirements in the host city contract. Participants discussed a variety of different topics […]
Commonwealth Games Federation Specifies Child Rights In Policy Statement
The Commonwealth Games Federation has placed child rights at the heart of its first human rights policy statement, published this month. The landmark statement was released during the Federation’s Executive Board meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and makes specific reference to protecting the rights of children and other vulnerable groups in the planning and delivery of the […]
ECPAT-USA Releases “No Vacancy for Child Sex Traffickers Impact Report”
The newly released report from ECPAT-USA details the efficacy of the organisation’s engagement with the tourism and travel industry in protecting children from sex trafficking. The report bases its findings on an evaluation study by NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, which found that half of all hotels have training on how to prevent […]
Tourism crimes! Volunteering and visiting Orphanages when traveling
Tourism crimes! Volunteering and visiting Orphanages when traveling It’s human trafficking, child abuse and a crime participants often don’t even know they are part of it.It happens in Myanmar, Nepal and other countries. An Australian adventure travel company has a strong stance on child protection and has just announced a new charitable partnership with Australia-based […]
UN Chief to Urge World Leaders to Prevent Sexual Abuse
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has invited world leaders to a special event Monday on preventing sexual exploitation and abuse — an issue that has left a black mark on the U.N.’s far-flung peacekeeping operations and persists despite U.N. vows to combat the scourge. Guterres told reporters this week that the United Nations has drafted a compact […]