ECPAT International contributes critical knowledge and evidence to inform advocacy and action against the sexual exploitation of children.
Summary Paper: Sexual Exploitation of Children in Travel and Tourism
Summary Paper: Child, Early and Forced marriages as a form of, or pathway to Sexual Exploitation of Children
Summary Paper: Online Child Sexual Exploitation
Summary Paper: Sale and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes
Summary Paper: Sexual Exploitation of Children in Prostitution
The case study conducted with the Child Rights Group of the Pakistan Paediatric Association in Pakistan looks at how to advocate for boy survivors of sexual exploitation and abuse using different forms of evidence and seizing momentum for change.
Available in: English
In May 2025, ECPAT International, in collaboration with Amane, Bayti, and the Morocco Child Rights Platform (PCDE), organised a national workshop in Morocco to discuss child protection in the context of upcoming major sporting events: the Africa Cup 2025 and the FIFA World Cup 2030 (Spain, Portugal, and Morocco). The goal was to conduct a risk and opportunity analysis and begin a strategic reflection on medium-term child protection actions. The workshop brought together civil society actors, experts, and frontline workers to critically analyse risks, share knowledge, and formulate strategies for prevention and response.
Available in: English
This report outlines the key outcomes from the MENA Regional Workshop on Technology-Facilitated Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, organised by ECPAT International in collaboration with Association AMANE and Association Bayti. The workshop aimed to strengthen civil society capacities in understanding and addressing this issue through peer learning, advocacy strategising, and regional cooperation. Discussions highlighted the opportunities and risks of children’s growing digital access, with a focus on safeguarding practices, awareness-raising, and cross-border collaboration.
Available in: English
Our purpose in creating this guidance is to provide insights and informed considerations for gaming companies to spark meaningful, collaborative conversations on approaching game safety with a gender-sensitive lens. This was developed with the intention of supporting adolescent boys, but the recommendations also contribute towards making games more gender-inclusive across the spectrum of identities.
Available in: English
Este Panorama de país de ECPAT sobre Venezuela incorpora las opiniones de doce informantes clave, entre ellos representantes de organizaciones de la sociedad civil dedicadas a la protección de la niñez y la adolescencia, organizaciones que apoyan a niñas, niños y adolescentes sobrevivientes y en contextos de migración, así como investigadores especializados en el tema.
Available in: Spanish
The case study, conducted with Defense for Children Palestine (DCIP) and SAWA Foundation in Palestine, provides critical support to boys affected by sexual violence across detention centres, displacement camps, and school communities.
Available in: English