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The Americas – Preventing the sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism (GARA)

by ECPAT International in 2022

The Regional Action Group of the Americas for the prevention of sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism (GARA) launched an Action Protocol Model for Tour Guides.   

The Regional Action Group of the Americas for the prevention of sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism (GARA) created a tool to strengthen the capacities of Tour Guides to protect children. The Action Protocol Model for Tour Guides was launched on 12 May 2022. It provides Tour Guides with actionable guidelines for preventing, identifying, and reporting suspected situations of sexual exploitation, and/or child labour in the different spaces where they carry out their activities— including in the remote areas and local communities. 

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