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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 [email protected]
Ms. Patchareboon Sakulpitakphon (Mam) Project Manager Engagement & Awareness [email protected]
