“Every day, adults take decisions for young people without consulting them” said a 17-year old member of « Youth Force». While the role played by different stakeholders in the fight against commercial sexual exploitation of children has been studied, very few research has been done on child participation within this fight. However, children and youth are directly affected by this problem and are the first concerned and impacted by the protection measures. This analysis explores the role of child participation in the fight against commercial sexual exploitation of children and how this participation can be implemented.

On 9 and 10 December 2013, the second meeting of the EU Civil Society Platform against Trafficking in Human Beings has taken place in Brussels. The Platform is a forum for civil society organisations to engage at the EU level, exchange experiences and enhance coordination and cooperation amongst key actors.

Over 100 civil society organisations from 26 Member States plus NGOs from neighbouring priority third countries (Albania, Morocco, Turkey and Ukraine) participated. Katlijn Declercq represented ECPAT International.

 

Agenda-Civil Society Platform vs THB 9-10 Dec 2013

Description of the workshops

 

Source: EU Commission

 

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