Abstract : A ground-breaking study focusing on male children in prostitution in three of India’s major pilgrimage centres –  Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, Puri in Orissa and Guruvayoor in Kerala – has found that the sexual exploitation of male children in these tourism hotspots  is pervasive and reportedly on the rise. The study found that in these centres, tourism development without protective measures has led to sexual exploitation of children, in the form of child abuse, child trafficking, child prostitution, child pornography, child sex tourism and child labour. The study calls for specific national, regional and local actions to safeguard children who are being sexually exploited, or are at-risk of sexual exploitation.available in : English

Abstract : The meaningful participation of children and young people (CYP) in combating commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) is an integral part of ECPAT’s work. As a network of child rights organisations, it not only ensures that we are fulfilling a basic right of children to be able to express their views in decisions concerning them (Article 12 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child) but we see clearly how it strengthens our programming and advocacy work and makes us more accountable to the children we work for. This report illustrates that the participation of children and young people occurs at many different levels within our global network: from the design, development, management and monitoring of programmes at the grassroots level to policy influencing and advocacy at national, regional and international levels. It also presents a number of children’s initiatives against commercial sexual exploitation from around the world. available in : English

Abstract : The Youth Partnership Project (YPP) for child victims of commercial sexual exploitation in South Asia is a unique initiative that endeavours to have a positive psychosocial impact and improve the lives of affected children. Through participation, peer support programmes, community awareness campaigns and public advocacy, survivors and at-risk youth will join hands to combat CSEC in India, Nepal and Bangladesh. This brochure provides brief information about the YPP project objectives, ECPAT networks involved in the YPP project, project sponsors, and ECPAT International. available in : English

Abstract : This pamphlet provides introduction to the Youth Partnership Project for Child Survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation and the roles of people involved in the YPP project such as youth facilitators, national coordinators, social workers, youth advocates, peer supporters, caregivers, and ECPAT’s YPP project coordinator. Then it briefly explains how good practices are identified; presents experiences of youth involved in the projects; and identifies issues that contribute to the success of experiential and vulnerable youth’s participation in action against commercial sexual exploitation of children. Plans for the up-coming YPP project activities are also listed out in the pamphlets. available in : English | French | Spanish