Entries by ECPAT Belgique

Child sex tourism via webcam : a disturbing new trend

Child sex tourism via webcam : a disturbing new trend Webcam child sex tourism is a new form of sexual exploitation of children and has been increasing recently, facilitated by the new technologies (Internet, TOR network), globalisation and the economic crisis. The physical, psychological and social consequences are as catastrophic as the other forms of […]

The Convention on the Rights of the Child, 25 years later : successes and challenges in the fight against sexual commercial exploitation of children

The Convention on the Rights of the Child, 25 years later : successes and challenges in the fight against sexual commercial exploitation of children This year marks the 25th years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. But yet, has it made effective progress on the fight against sexual commercial exploitation of children […]

Online grooming – Which changes with the new legislation?

Online grooming – Which changes with the new legislation? The use of the Internet has considerably increased during the last couple of years. While new technologies offer incredible opportunities, they also expose children to online threats such as grooming. What does this really mean? This analysis tries to describe the phenomenon and the new legal […]