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ECPAT is a worldwide network of organizations working to end the sexual exploitation of children. We work at all levels, supporting shelters for survivors, training and supporting law enforcement, influencing governments and conducting a wide range of research.
At the heart of all our work is every child’s right to live free from sexual exploitation and abuse.
What we do >This year, ECPAT International celebrates 30 years of preventing and responding to the sexual exploitation of children around the world, and a thirtieth birthday is a good moment to take stock of what we know and look to the future. As the world has rapidly changed, so too has the nature of these crimes.
Here’s what we know today.
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ECPAT has members worldwide, some are large national coalitions, others are small grassroots organisations. Together we work at all levels to end the sexual abuse and exploitation of children.
Want to become a member? Email info@ecpat.org.
Find our members >ECPAT arranged the first ever event where victims of child sexual exploitation could meet. In November 2016, we gathered 300 adult survivors from countries all over the world, to discuss the issue and share experiences.…
Read thisAt the age of 16, Ally was sexually exploited by a man she met online. He threatened to share pictures of her if she went to the police, so she remained silent. This is her story.…
Read thisWe often hear about how girls are being sexually exploited, but when it comes to boys - silence.
This is why ECPAT International is initiating a global study on the sexual exploitation of boys. We need to know more, and we need to open up and make sure boys can come to us for help.
Watch thisChildren are being sexually exploited by tourists and travellers every day. Learn how you might save a child's life next time you're on holiday.
Do you know what to look out for? Or what to do if you see something that doesn't feel right? Press play and we will tell you everything.
Watch thisA huge part of our organisation is to ensure we're a hub of the most up to date information on this issue.
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