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
Ensuring the safety of children online is imperative in today’s digital era, requiring a deep understanding of their perspectives and needs as outlined by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The VOICE project, conducted by ECPAT International, Eurochild, and Terre des Hommes Netherlands on behalf of the Down to Zero Alliance, engaged children and caregivers in 15 countries to inform policy discussions on digital safety. While digital spaces offer learning and entertainment opportunities, they also present risks like cyberbullying and exposure to harmful content, constituting a violation of children’s rights.
The VOICE Report “Speaking Up For Change: Children’s and caregivers’ voices for safer online experiences” emphasises the necessity of effective safety measures and children’s participation in shaping online safety policies.
Available in: English
This briefing summarizes a multi-sector roundtable that took place in Seoul in February 2024 on the topic of child safety in online gaming environments. With emphasis on the role of culture and language, it complements and builds on previous discussions in London (2022) and New York (2023) focused respectively on research and data, and safety insights and good practice in addressing risk and harm with a gender lens.
Available in: English
ECPAT International joins forces with DOT Europe, CCIA and 50+ tech trade associations and NGOs working for child safety online with a joint statement to the European Union. Concerned about slow progress on the EU proposal to combat child sexual abuse, ECPAT calls for a two-year temporary framework extension and the need for a robust, long-term solution to the issue of child sexual abuse online.
Available in: English
In the Americas, the codes of conduct in travel and tourism have developed significantly over the last two decades. These codes have been promoted by governments and civil society organisations to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation of children. This case study analyses the experience of implementing a mandatory national code in Colombia and a voluntary code in Mexico. It reflects on the implications, effectiveness, and relevance of mandatory and voluntary approaches, pointing out the challenges and opportunities, describing their main results and analysing the complementarity of these standards with ECPAT’s initiative – The Code.
The case study was developed by ECPAT International in cooperation with Fundación Renacer and ECPAT México.
Estándares de protección para las niñas, niños y adolescentes en la industria de viajes y turismo: la experiencia de México y Colombia
En las Américas, los códigos de conducta en viajes y turismo se han desarrollado significativamente durante las últimas dos décadas. Estos códigos han sido promovidos por gobiernos y organizaciones de la sociedad civil para prevenir y responder a la explotación sexual de niñas, niños y adolescentes. Este estudio de caso analiza la experiencia de implementación de un código nacional obligatorio en Colombia y un código voluntario en México. Reflexiona sobre las implicaciones, efectividad y relevancia de los enfoques obligatorios y voluntarios, señalando los desafíos y oportunidades, describiendo sus principales resultados y analizando la complementariedad de estos estándares con la iniciativa de The Code, de ECPAT.
El estudio de caso fue desarrollado por ECPAT International en cooperación con la Fundación Renacer y ECPAT México.
Available in: Spanish
