Be a Hero: Child Protection in Responsible Tourism by Patchareeboon Sakulpitakphon, The Code

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The sexual exploitation of children should not be a part of the tourism reality, but it is. Although tourism is not the cause of this crime, offenders utilize the services and infrastructure of the tourism industry to carry out the crime. Thus, the tourism industry has a responsibility towards combating the sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism. The Code is a tool that allows your company to implement child protection for responsible tourism. Come to this session to learn more.

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Be a Hero! Child Protection in Responsible Tourism The Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism – The Code

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ITB Asia 24 October 2013

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A • Alert authorities

B • Contact your manager

C • Confirm data with front-line staff

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Tourism

Children Crime

Sexual exploitation of children linked to travel and tourism is a global crime. Tourism is NOT the cause but many offenders travel and use the service of the industry to commit the crime.

Under 18 years old

CSEC

Children in Prostitution

Child Sex Tourism

Child Trafficking

Child Pornography /Child Abuse

Images

Manifestations of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children [CSEC]

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Unique Opportunity

Child Protection

Responsible Tourism

The Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism

www.thecode.org

Six Criteria of The Code Part I

1. To establish a policy and procedures against sexual exploitation of children;

2. To train employees in children’s rights, the prevention of sexual exploitation and how to report suspected cases;

3. To include a clause in contracts throughout the value chain stating a common repudiation and zero tolerance policy of sexual exploitation of children;

Six Criteria of The Code Part II

4. To provide information to travelers on children’s rights, the prevention of sexual exploitation of children and how to report suspected cases; 5. To support, collaborate and engage stakeholders in the prevention of sexual exploitation of children; 6. To report annually on their implementation of Code related activities.

Board Members of The Code

5 Industry Seats 4 Non-Industry Seats

Matthias Leisinger

Brenda Schultz

Bernhard Wegscheider

Andreas Museler

Shahinoor Visram

ECPAT International Dorothy Rozga

ECPAT Netherlands Theo Noten Fair Trade Tourism Jennifer Seif Travel Education Center Lotta Sands

Code - Membership Fee

Revenue of Company per Year Membership Fee per year

Revenue under 500,000 Euro/year 50 Euro/year

Revenue between 500,000 – 2.5 million Euro/year 300 Euro/year

Revenue between 2.5 – 50 million Euro/year 800 Euro/year

Revenue over 50 million Euro/year 2,000 Euro/year

Towards sustainability of The Code

Local work of The Code with partners

Via Pay-Pal, Credit Card or Bank Transfers

Benefits of Joining The Code

Community Engagement

Mitigate Potential Risks

Competitive Advantage

Recognized as a Responsible Brand

THE CODE CLOUD

LCR Portal

CRM System -

Customer Relation

Management

E-learning

Member Portal

Website

Member Portal

New E-learning for Front Line Staff

Reporting Directory

MULTI-AWARD WINNING

Sept. 2013

COME VISIT US!

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The Code www.thecode.org

328/1 Phayathai Road Ratchatewi, Bangkok Thailand 10400 info@thecode.org

Ms. Patchareboon Sakulpitakphon (Mam) Project Manager Engagement & Awareness mam@thecode.org

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