This study, conducted under the Down to Zero – SUFASEC project, was led by ECPAT International with partner organisations in Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru.
It examines the experiences of Venezuelan children on the move who were subjected to sexual exploitation and assesses the services meant to protect and support them. Using a trauma-informed, child-centred approach, the research includes conversations with survivors and frontline professionals, highlighting major barriers faced by children on the move in accessing help, as well as drawing attention to the invisibility of boys and LGBTQIA+ children in current responses.
These materials provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by children on the move and the necessary steps to enhance protection systems across the region.