CECODAP contributes to promoting and defending the human rights of children and adolescents in Venezuela through various methodologies including training, research, knowledge generation, promotion of child participation, public advocacy, policy influence, and providing psychosocial and legal support to victims of rights violations.
As a leading children’s rights organization in Venezuela, CECODAP has been at the forefront of protecting vulnerable children for over three decades. Through their innovative programs, they provide psychological support, legal assistance, and educational resources to children affected by the country’s ongoing humanitarian crisis. CECODAP’s research and documentation of children’s rights violations have been crucial in advocacy efforts both nationally and internationally. Their youth participation initiatives empower young people to become advocates for their own rights, while their training programs strengthen the capacity of educators and community workers to protect children.
Contact: Carlos Trapani
Phone: +58 414 0251727
Email: cecodap.coordinaciongeneral@gmail.com
Website: www.cecodap.org
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Age of sexual consent is 16. The national legislation does not provide for a close-in-age exemption.
Analysis of country legislation on age of sexual consent, 2024
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Active extraterritoriality is recognized for SEC related offences but depending on certain conditions (the offender must be located in Venezuelan territory or part of the crime must have been committed in Venezuelan territory). In these cases the principle of double criminality does not apply. Passive extraterritoriality is not recognized.
There is no general provisions on extradition under Venezuelan law. SEC related offences could be extraditable on the basis of specific bilateral extradition agreements ratified by Venezuela which go beyond the scope of this analysis. In any case no Venezuelan nationals can be extradited and double criminality is required.
Venezuelan Criminal Code of 2000 arts. 4 and 6,Organic Law against Organized Crime art. 73.2, 2000, 2005
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