Dr Najat Maalla M jid March 2015 Berlin, Germany

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1 Dr Najat Maalla M jid March 2015 Berlin, Germany

2 WHY? Context and Rationale

3 20 Years after 2016: 20 th anniversary of First World Congress against the CSEC held in Stockholm, in 1996 : For the first time, the issue of travelling sex offenders widely recognised as a global and multidimensional phenomenon +Global commitments Global commitments, call for action, have been renewed in Yokohama, 2001 and Rio, Evolving and connecting world Increasing of travellers ( international and domestic) ; Increasing of using Internet and evolving technologies (child sex offenders can contact children directly and anonymously); Mega Event Sports; Increasing of child mobility ; Increasing of children vulnerability; Increasing demand

4 Persistent and evolving crime Despite lack of reliable date, all actors agree on Increasing Victims : Boys and girls of all ages, and from all backgrounds in many countries from South and North Increasing Arrests, dismantlement of criminal networks, reporting ( Interpol, Hotlines..) Destinations evolve quickly and frequently, as a result of the development of new tourism destinations but also economic, social and political developments. As soon as prevention and protection efforts are intensified in a particular country, child sexual exploiters seem to move on to another country ( impunity, weak legislation and controls) Change of places where this crime occurs: rented houses, small hotels/restaurants, massage rooms,.

5 Evolving profiles and behaviours of child sex offenders Men and women, from all backgrounds, international and domestic travelers : Taking advantage of holiday environments to abuse children; Travelling abroad to locations where children are reported to be available for sex: Arranging in advance to abuse children at a specific location; Resident foreigner in developing countries, Professionals and volunteers abusing the children with whom they work

6 Many initiatives and actions undertaken by various actors at national, regional and international levels Legal reforms Plan of actions Prosecution of offenders Raising awareness Training, sharing practices Involvement of travel, tourism, ICT sectors Codes, Guidelines But remaining challenges Gaps in knowledge and misconceptions Underreported (difficult to obtain accurate scope and trends) : scarce ad unreliable data; clandestine crime, taboo, fear of reprisals, denial of its existence Underprosecuted : insufficient legislations, impunity, corruption, no easy access to justice Lack of implementation of reforms, actions; Lack of resources Insufficient of appropriate child protection and care programmes and services Preventive actions still sporadic and not taking into account all the underlying factors Social tolerance in some countries Transnational cooperation still insufficient ( law enforcement, justice ) Code : Limited progress in supply chain; Limited engagement of local stakeholders, local businesses; insufficient monitoring Difficult to measure the impact of the actions/initiatives

7 WHY? Objectives

8 1. To provide a global and updated picture of sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism, including an analysis of emerging trends and new developments; 2. To provide, where possible and available, statistical data and figures on child victims and travelling sex offenders, including quantitative trends; 3. To map and assess current responses to the sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism, including legislation and its effectiveness, care and protection services, preventive actions, CSR, and a range of measures and interventions by different stakeholders to address this challenge; 4. To provide better knowledge and understanding in order to make well-informed and evidence-based decisions on future interventions; 5. To highlight lessons learned; 6. To raise awareness and expand government, non-government and private sector responses to the sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism.

9 HOW? Methodology

10 Consultations in various countries, to ensure that there are opportunities for key stakeholders to provide recommendations, exchange best practices and lessons learned Local Research in 14 countries 8 Regional desk studies : Africa, MENA, South-East Asia, South Asia, East Asia, Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe/central Asia Global Study guided by Taskforce Contribution of Partners & experts ( NGO, Law enforcement and UN agencies, Networks..), about particular topics within their area of expertise Victim s Voices to take into account their propositions Local research will feed into regional report All the information will be compiled into the Global Study. The Global Study is an inclusive project where as many stakeholders as possible, including children are invited to participate to ensure that existing expertise is made widely available through the report; And taking into account the ongoing or recent studies on this issue.

11 High-Level Taskforce Dr. Najat Maalla M jid Former Special Rapporteur on the sale of children, child prostitution & pornography Marilyn Carlson Nelson Former CEO of Carlson Corinne Dettmeijer-Vermeulen National Rapporteur on Human Trafficking and Sexual VAC Jean-Cyril Spinetta Former CEO of Air France-KLM SA Ernie Allen Former CEO of ICMEC Dr. Benyam Dawit Mezmur Vice-Chair CRC & ACERWC Dr. Taleb Rifai Secretary General UNWTO Milena Grillo Director of Fundación Paniamor 1. Provide oversight for the Global Study on the Sexual Exploitation of Children in Travel and Tourism; 2. Advocate for the mobilisation of commitment for evidence-based action across relevant sectors; 3. Review and advise key policy recommendations to support action.

12 The study is initiated by ECPAT Netherlands and ECPAT International, but is not an ECPAT Study. The study is supported by various donors and involves various partners

13 Supported by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dutch Government, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), OAK Foundation and Irish Aid.

14 Contributing partners The partners and experts contributing their expertise to the Global Study are considered partners in the Global Study. The publication will be done under the name of the "Global Study on Sexual Exploitation of Children in Travel and Tourism" and all contributing partners will be listed.

15 WHAT? Contents

16 Inventory of where we are now - twenty years after the First World Congress in Stockholm. 1. New trends and changes in the environment that affect the issue of sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism will be captured. 2. Interventions by government, civil society and the private sector will be described and analysed, as well as regional mechanisms to respond to the issue. 3. Children s voices will be reflected. Based on the findings, the Global Study will provide practical guidance and make concrete recommendations to improve the impact of interventions.

17 A tool for action

18 LAUNCHES: Global Study report : on the first half of 2016, twenty years after the first World Congress Regional reports : at regional level Decision makers and media will be invited to the launches. Inform decision makers and Raise public awareness of the issue. Announce key strategic actions : based on comprehensive and child rights centred approach, providing guidance and concrete actions for each stakeholder The High-Level Taskforce is willing to use their connections to ensure that 1. Key decision makers are sitting at the table 2. Plan of Action is in place based on the Global Study recommendations

19 Private sector (Travel, Tourism, ICT) Civil society organizations Media International organizations and agencies States and local authorities COMMON KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING PRACTICAL GUIDANCE CONCRETE ACTIONS ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MONITORING Communities Law enforcement Judges Families Social workers Children and Youths 19

20 Thank you!