ECPAT International contributes critical knowledge and evidence to inform advocacy and action against the sexual exploitation of children. Explore our research below.
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.
Available in: German
Available in: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
The document on the Republic of Moldova is the second in a 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.
Available in: English, Romanian
The case study conducted with Urban Light Foundation in Thailand looks at how to adjust to boys’ reactions and conduct interactive and participatory activities with boy survivors of sexual exploitation and abuse.
Available in: English
The document on Finland is the first 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
Available in: English
The Expert Workshop on the EU Proposed Regulation on Preventing and Combatting Child Sexual Abuse was jointly organised and funded by Vrije University-Amsterdam, ECPAT International, and Leiden University. The report highlights the challenge of balancing privacy and security online with children’s right to be safe from online sexual abuse and exploitation.
Available in: English