Our Impact - ECPAT

The age of sexual consent for both males and females is 18 and there is a close-in-age exemption (up to 3 years) provided for consensual sexual relationships between adolescents. How We Assess

Extraterritoriality & Extradition No ?

The country has extraterritoriality and extradition provisions for sexual exploitation of children crimes. How We Assess

CSAM Definition Partial ?

The definition of child sexual abuse material is in line with international standards. How We Assess

Background Check Required Yes ?

Criminal background checks are a strict requirement for national and non-nationals working in positions that involve or facilitate direct contact with children as a requirement of their job. How We Assess

National Commitments Partial ?

National commitments made to regional and international conventions relevant to addressing sexual exploitation of children. How We Assess

Child Advocacy Centers No ?

At least one Child Advocacy Centre has been established and is functioning in the country. How We Assess

SEC Police Unit Partial ?

Existence of dedicated national police units that include sexual exploitation of children crimes in their mandate within both national and extraterritorial jurisdictions. How We Assess

Protection Standards Travel and Tourism Partial ?

Existence of binding requirements for businesses operating in the travel and tourism industry encompassing child protection from sexual exploitation. How We Assess

Public SEC Case Data Not Yet Assessed ?

National data sets made public by government about sexual exploitatation of children include information about reported cases, prosecuted cases and compensation sought by victims. How We Assess

Global Progress Towards Ending the Sexual Exploitation of Children