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awarded for supporting hundreds of child victims of sexual exploitation
A global network with one goal
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 >Why children are at risk of sexual exploitation during COVID-19
COVID-19 has now spread to virtually every country in the world and has a devastating impact on people, economies, health systems, and communities. While most people’s lives are put on hold, criminals are finding ways to take advantage of the situation, including those who seek to sexually exploit children.
ECPAT has gathered information on how children are at increased risk of sexual abuse and exploitation during this global pandemic.
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121Member Organisations
103Countries
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 >You are never alone.
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 thisAlly: I am a survivor because I am still here.
At 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 thisAre boys being sexually exploited?
We 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 thisWhen on holiday, look out for:
Children 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 thisLooking for resources?
A huge part of our organisation is to ensure we're a hub of the most up to date information on this issue.
More on what we do
We undertake a number of activities which build towards our programmes.
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We rely on the generous donations of the public to keep our programme going.