The map of shame
Sexual exploitation of children has not stopped with the closure of borders and travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. Travelling child sex offenders are not only foreigners, they are also local perpetrators, including long term residents;
Threats to Child Safety during Corona times
No child should have to worry about his or her safety and welfare. Unfortunately, Tourism puts millions of children around the world at risk for violence, abuse, and exploitation.
There are several threats to the safety of children, most of which are interconnected. Read on to learn about these specific issues.
The map of shame
In the Netherlands, in Africa or in Asia, Travel and Tourism is affecting children's safety and exposing them to abuse and exploitation.
Terre des Hommes Netherlands launches 'The map of shame', a collection of stories, interviews, videos and reports from children, communities and professionals fighting to defeat child exploitation.
How tourism is affecting children's rights?
Lorelyn’s Fight Against Online Exploitation
Lorelyn Arejola is a Project Officer and a Social Worker at Terre des Hommes Netherlands in Cebu, Philippines.…
In the media: fighting sexual exploitation at the Kenyan coast
Poverty remains the major push factor for children to engage in child sexual exploitation at the Kenyan coast.…
“Sexual abuse through tourism has an effect on our communities”
Chantha Chum. Project Officer WATCH Cambodia
Coming soon: Nambwa FM, the movie based on real life experiences from girls in Kenya
Pendo, an immensely popular radio presenter at a radio station in Kwale County (Kenya), is the voice of the gi…
Eka’s Work to Help Child Victims of Sexual Exploitation
Retno Ekaresti Permatasari or “Eka” is a social worker from Yayasan Embun Pelangi (YEP), Terre des Hommes Neth…