ECPAT International’s Post

Step into the world of ECPAT International through the eyes of our Executive Director, Guillaume Landry. In his introductory message to the Annual Report, Mr. Landry provides a glimpse into the challenges, achievements, and exciting opportunities that lie ahead for ECPAT. "Together, we are not just narrating stories; we are shaping histories, each step echoing our vow to ensure a world free from child sexual exploitation."   🔗 Read more about our journey this past year: https://bit.ly/EIEDM23

We share our initial findings on Climate Change Challenges, Impacts and Resilience Strategies from Vulnerable Communities (People with disabilities, women and older people) in Eastern Indonesia from our data collection phase. Vulnerable communities are the ones who suffer the most because of climate change. They shared some of the resilience strategies to cope with the impacts of Climate change. We need to take actions NOW.

🚨👶 Safeguarding Our Children: A Unified Call for Insightful Dialogue 🚨👶 The foundation of any thriving society is the unwavering protection and nurturing of its youngest members. In recent times, the grave issue of grooming and exploitation has surged to the forefront of global discourse, challenging us to confront and devise effective countermeasures. Amidst these discussions, the debate around the application of severe penalties, including capital punishment, for egregious offenses has intensified, intersecting with profound legal, ethical, and humanitarian concerns. 📢 We extend an invitation to child protection advocates, legal experts, educators, policymakers, and community leaders to engage in a vital exchange on: - Preventative Initiatives: Best practices and innovative strategies to avert the grooming and exploitation of children. 🛡️🚸 - Justice and Morality: Navigating the complexities between delivering justice for victims and adhering to rehabilitation and human rights principles. ⚖️❤️ - Empowering Communities: Strategies for fostering community vigilance and creating robust support networks for survivors. 🤝🏽🏠 - Advocacy for Policy Reform: Proposals for legislative advancements to enhance child protection measures and deterrence. 📜💡 This issue demands a delicate balance of empathy, justice, and collective responsibility. Your expertise and shared experiences are crucial in shaping a safer future for our children. Let’s unite in this essential conversation. #ChildProtection #Justice #CommunityStrength #EthicalDebate #FutureGenerations #humantrafficking #EU #EuGRC #UDHR #UN #INTERPOL #EUROPOL #BMI

We can't #EndFGM without #HDPNexus approach because the #polycrisis is here to stay. Today, 14 local CSO leaders, & their government counterparts in #Somalia came together and discussed linkages, blockages, & ideas for alignment to #endfgm during emergency at a training by UNICEF and @UNFPA through the #GPtoEndFGM on #HDPnexus Access the #HDPNexus Toolbox here: https://lnkd.in/endxRest

ECPAT Philippines, our hotline of the month, has been instrumental in shaping the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 11930, legislation targeting online child sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA). Their efforts highlighted persistent gaps in addressing this issue, emphasising the necessity of the Act's enactment. The signing of this legislation is a significant step as it includes important provisions such as gender-responsive guidelines, enhanced roles of internet intermediaries, child-centric referral pathways, database standardisation, and community involvement. Additionally, it mandates support for parents in understanding online child safety and reporting incidents of abuse. You can read more here: https://uni.cf/3wl4fyW ECPAT International #hotlineofthemonth #inhope #memberhotline #globalnetwork #safeinternet #childsafety #philippines #ecpat #advocacywork #onlineprotection #fightCSAM #ecpatphilippines #filipinochildren

Did you know that transportation companies and truck drivers are uniquely positioned to help law enforcement end human trafficking? At Wellington Group of Companies, every new driver receives the Truckers Against Trafficking wallet card in their onboarding package, along with human trafficking awareness training. This is just one simple way our team and our drivers are equipped to help end human trafficking. Are you working in transportation and not familiar with TAT? Check out their post below for links to some of their most popular resources. #NationalHumanTraffickingAwarenessDay #NHTAD #humantraffickingawareness #WGOC #ProfessionalDrivers #TruckersAgainstTrafficking

ECPAT International condemns the LIBE Committee's compromise as a threat to child safety online. Amy Crocker, Head of Child Protection and Technology at ECPAT International, says: "Today's decision is a setback for all children, contradicting the expectations of European citizens and, more critically, actively undermining their safety in digital spaces." 👉Add your voice to the ones of child rights advocates: https://lnkd.in/gNNVWXss Together, let’s call on EU policymakers to prevent and combat child sexual abuse online effectively. #ECPAT #ChildSafetyON

Last week, our legal intern Christabel Simamba attended the 24th OSCE Conference of the Alliance Against Trafficking in Persons. Here’s some of her key takeaways from the session on child rights and supply chains - looking at understanding the nexus between children's rights and human rights due diligence. There is a need for businesses to: ❏ Recognise the critical overlap between children's rights and broader human rights due diligence in global supply chains. ❏ Foster an exchange of strategies aimed at identifying, preventing, and addressing child labour and trafficking risks. ❏ Encourage collaboration and sharing of best practices among stakeholders to develop effective measures for mitigating risks and protecting children in supply chains. Thank you to the panelists, for their insightful strategies and perspectives on identifying, preventing, and addressing child labour and trafficking risks. Katherine Chon from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Elisabeth Andvig from UNICEF, Kerstin Dohnal from ECPAT Austria, and Marianne Neumüller-Klapper from Nespresso Austria. #cthb24 #humanrights #supplychainduediligence #humanrightsduediligence https://bit.ly/4deZyaW

A powerful clip from Lt. Col. Dana Humaid Al Marzooqi's recent address on the urgent need for improved global community policing services for youth. Lt. Col. Al Marzooqi highlighted the crucial risk factors facing youth and the need for enhanced engagement and care by law enforcement in shaping safer and more inclusive communities. This clip comes from our recent webinar on "Community Policing: Youth Engagement and Safety," where several experts from policing, academia and community organized gathered to brief over 100 attendees around the world on the best practices for securing our youth. We extend our gratitude to the GNR - Guarda Nacional Republicana, and the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) for their collaboration on organizing this event. Join us in spreading the message of #CommunityPolicing, #YouthEngagement, and #TrustBuilding as fundamental pillars of law enforcement worldwide. Let's work together to build safer, stronger communities for generations to come! 🌟👮♂️👮♀️ #LawEnforcement #Webinar #GlobalCollaboration #YouthEmpowerment #CommunitySafety #Inclusivity