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Collective Action to End Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: South Asia Regional Workshop Outcome Report

From August 26–29, 2024, ECPAT International convened the South Asia Regional Workshop on Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Kathmandu, Nepal. This workshop brought together over 60 participants from civil society, international agencies, government entities, and youth advocates to address the urgent issue of child sexual exploitation across the region. 

This report captures the key discussions, findings, and recommendations from the event, offering insights into how emerging trends like technology, migration, and climate change are shaping children’s vulnerabilities. It is a vital resource for policymakers, practitioners, and advocates working to combat child sexual exploitation and build a safer future for all children in South Asia.

Global Boys Initiative Case Study: Los Angeles, USA

The case study conducted with My Friend’s Place in Los Angeles, USA, looks at how to work with boys and male youth affected by sexual exploitation and abuse in situations of homelessness and marginalization.

Collective Action to End Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Regional Workshop: West, Central, and North Africa Outcome Report

From May 27-31, 2024, ECPAT International, in collaboration with key partners, hosted the Collective Action: End Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Regional Workshop in Saly, Senegal. The workshop aimed to galvanise regional efforts to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse in West, Central, and North Africa.

This report captures the rich insights, challenges, and promising practices shared during the workshop. It serves as a vital resource for guiding future actions and shaping a unified approach towards combatting child sexual exploitation and abuse, including in the digital world.

Voices of survivors of child sexual exploitation and abuse on justice and effective remedies

Everyone who has suffered child sexual exploitation or abuse has the right to rebuild their lives and find a path towards healing. Access to justice and effective remedies can be an important step on that path.

ECPAT advocates for justice and remedies for survivors of child sexual exploitation and abuse. In the past decade, ECPAT has had conversations with 185 survivors in 16 countries to understand the barriers they experienced in accessing justice through the formal justice system. The findings and expertise built through such work allow victims of child sexual exploitation and abuse who have attempted access to formal justice to have their voices heard. Their voices clearly demonstrate the specificities of justice issues for children who are the victim of this particular crime.

Role of Police in Prevention – The Philippines Case Study

Recent international standards have evolved to emphasise the police and justice sector’s role in preventing violence against children, including sexual abuse and exploitation. However, there remains a gap in evidence regarding international police cooperation for effectively preventing sexual abuse and exploitation of children, highlighting the need for further development and collaboration.

This case study documents information on existing practices and localised approaches in the Philippines, as well as identifying challenges and recommendations for implementing and supporting crime prevention strategies.

This study is part of a global literature review on existing practices and successful approaches related to the preventive role of the police, especially concerning child sexual abuse and exploitation.

Role of Police in Prevention – Indonesia Case Study

Recent international standards have evolved to emphasise the police and justice sector’s role in preventing violence against children, including sexual abuse and exploitation. However, there remains a gap in evidence regarding international police cooperation for effectively preventing sexual abuse and exploitation of children, highlighting the need for further development and collaboration.

This case study documents information on existing practices and localised approaches in Indonesia, as well as identifying challenges and recommendations for implementing and supporting crime prevention strategies.

This study is part of a global literature review on existing practices and successful approaches related to the preventive role of the police, especially concerning child sexual abuse and exploitation.