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ECPAT International contributes critical knowledge and evidence to inform advocacy and action against the sexual exploitation of children. Explore our research below.

Interview: Child Rights organisations support the EU Proposal to Prevent and Combat Online Child Sexual Abuse

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.

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in September 2022

Available in: German

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Republic of Moldova — Joint Country Overview

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.

by Council of Europe and ECPAT International in 2023

Available in: English, Romanian

Global Boys Initiative Case Study: Thailand
How to adjust to boys’ reactions and conduct interactive and participatory activities with boy survivors of sexual exploitation and abuse.

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.

by ECPAT International in 2023

Available in: English

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Finland — Joint Country Overview

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

by Council of Europe and ECPAT International in 2023

Available in: English

Report from the second expert workshop on the EU proposed regulation to Prevent and Combat Child Sexual Abuse online

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.

by Vrije Universiteit-Amsterdam; ECPAT International; Leiden University in 2023

Available in: English

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