Day 3 of the #SenegalRegionalWorkshop was dedicated to examining the sexual exploitation of children in humanitarian contexts and #TravelAndTourism .

Tim Ekesa, Executive Director of Kenya Alliance for Advancement of Children (KAACR), presents his key takeaways from this session.

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Day 2 of the #SenegalRegionalWorkshop provided valuable insights into technology-facilitated sexual exploitation of children!

acsainigeria's Juliet Ugonna Ohahuru-Obiora shares three key takeaways from the day in this recap video: youtu.be/tCbvelcGtk0

As we conclude Day 1 of the #SenegalRegionalWorkshop , Mr Cornelius Williams summarises key learnings from discussions on #ChildSexualExploitation and abuse trends in West, Central, and Northern Africa.

🎥 Watch the recap here: youtu.be/_eyrdmXfFJE

Day 1 of the #SenegalRegionalWorkshop has arrived, and we're ready to dive deep into unpacking the latest developments, trends, and challenges on #ChildSexualExploitation and abuse in West and Central Africa.

Unlock the power within you to protect children from harm!

Guillaume Landry, ED at ECPAT International, shares a powerful message: We ALL have the ability to create a safer world for children.

👉️Listen to the full speech and discover how you can make a difference: bit.ly/4bLtDxb

Announcing the #SenegalRegionalWorkshop !

ECPAT International and partners are thrilled to unite #ChildProtection advocates to enhance knowledge, foster collaboration, and drive collective action against #ChildSexualExploitation and abuse in West and Central Africa.

Stay tuned for updates!

Boys affected by sexual violence need better support and services to help them recover.

This #BlueUmbrellaDay , join our call for accessible and gender-sensitive services to ensure that boy survivors are supported on their journey towards healing.

How can children in Italy be better protected from sexual abuse & exploitation?

📌Provide training on crimes involving children's circle of trust
📌Eliminate statute of limitation periods
📌Strengthen data collection

🔍 Read the joint #CountryOverview : bit.ly/ItalyCO-R

There’s more we can do to prevent and protect boys from sexual violence – both online and offline.

☂️ This #BlueUmbrellaDay , let's challenge existing taboos and harmful social norms around sexual violence and ‘being a man’.

🔗 Find out more: blueumbrelladay.org

The time for a shift in how we address sexual abuse against boys is now!

Read TRAuma and CouplE Research and Intervention Unit's insightful article that explores how we can promote more sensitive responses to the reality and experiences of boy victims and survivors.

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With almost 500 boy victims of child sexual abuse and exploitation identified in 2020, the latest Council of Europe-ECPAT International joint #CountryOverview underscores the need for stronger prevention & intervention measures to better #ProtectBoys in #Italy .

🔍 Read the report: bit.ly/ItalyCO-R

On #BlueUmbrellaDay , we remind the world that boys can be victims of sexual violence, too.

It’s time to raise awareness for this issue and advocate for better support for boys and young men.

🔗 Find out more: blueumbrelladay.org

While channels exist for reporting #ChildSexualAbuse and exploitation crimes in Italy, the latest Council of Europe-ECPAT International joint #CountryOverview revealed:

🚨 Many children are unaware of their availability
⏰ Operators may not offer 24/7 accessibility

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/ItalyCO-S

This International Day for Street Children, discover the inspiring work of Association Keoogo, an ECPAT member from #BurkinaFaso . Read their interview to learn how they're supporting children living in street situations and advocating for their rights.

🔗 bit.ly/ECPATAK