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ECPAT International contributes critical knowledge and evidence to inform advocacy and action against the sexual exploitation of children. Explore our research below.

Interview: Child Rights organisations support the EU Proposal to Prevent and Combat Online Child Sexual Abuse

ECPAT International’s opinion on the topic of child sexual abuse online and the European Commission’s proposal to Combat and Prevent Child Sexual Abuse online. Interview broadcasted in the German MDR/AR media journal.

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in September 2022

Available in: German

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Action Report: Shifting the Narrative To Build a Culture of Child Safety In Online Gaming

This briefing summarizes a multi-sector roundtable that took place in Seoul in February 2024 on the topic of child safety in online gaming environments. With emphasis on the role of culture and language, it complements and builds on previous discussions in London (2022) and New York (2023) focused respectively on research and data, and safety insights and good practice in addressing risk and harm with a gender lens.

by ECPAT International in 2024

Available in: English

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ECPAT joins forces with DOT Europe, CCIA and 50+ tech trade associations and NGOs with a joint statement to the European Union

ECPAT International joins forces with DOT Europe, CCIA and 50+ tech trade associations and NGOs working for child safety online with a joint statement to the European Union. Concerned about slow progress on the EU proposal to combat child sexual abuse, ECPAT calls for a two-year temporary framework extension and the need for a robust, long-term solution to the issue of child sexual abuse online.

in 2024

Available in: English

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Child protection standards in the travel and tourism industry: the experience of Mexico and Colombia

In the Americas, the codes of conduct in travel and tourism have developed significantly over the last two decades. These codes have been promoted by governments and civil society organisations to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation of children. This case study analyses the experience of implementing a mandatory national code in Colombia and a voluntary code in Mexico. It reflects on the implications, effectiveness, and relevance of mandatory and voluntary approaches, pointing out the challenges and opportunities, describing their main results and analysing the complementarity of these standards with ECPAT’s initiative – The Code.

The case study was developed by ECPAT International in cooperation with Fundación Renacer and ECPAT México.


Estándares de protección para las niñas, niños y adolescentes en la industria de viajes y turismo: la experiencia de México y Colombia

En las Américas, los códigos de conducta en viajes y turismo se han desarrollado significativamente durante las últimas dos décadas. Estos códigos han sido promovidos por gobiernos y organizaciones de la sociedad civil para prevenir y responder a la explotación sexual de niñas, niños y adolescentes. Este estudio de caso analiza la experiencia de implementación de un código nacional obligatorio en Colombia y un código voluntario en México. Reflexiona sobre las implicaciones, efectividad y relevancia de los enfoques obligatorios y voluntarios, señalando los desafíos y oportunidades, describiendo sus principales resultados y analizando la complementariedad de estos estándares con la iniciativa de The Code, de ECPAT.

El estudio de caso fue desarrollado por ECPAT International en cooperación con la Fundación Renacer y ECPAT México.

by ECPAT International in 2024

Available in: Spanish

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Italy — Joint Country Overview

The document on Italy is the third one in the series of Country Overviews covering the states Parties to the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse (Lanzarote Convention). The Country Overviews are prepared in close collaboration with the national authorities and are based on the information submitted through a General Overview Questionnaire, earlier recommendations adopted by the Lanzarote Committee, and on the desk-based research to take into account the progress recently made. The Country Overviews present relevant legislation, policies, and other measures in place to tackle child sexual exploitation and sexual abuse, and possible suggestions on the way forward

by Council of Europe and ECPAT International in 2023

Available in: English

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