Prevention of the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents in the Tourism Sector
In this context, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) seeks to raise awareness among regional and local authorities, tourism service providers, and the general public through prevention initiatives aimed at eradicating this issue in the country.
Actions
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Technical assistance to regional and local governments: We train public officials working in regional and local governments on the prevention of the commercial sexual exploitation of children and adolescents (CSEC) in the tourism sector.
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Informational videos: We provide audiovisual resources designed to raise awareness among public officials and tourism service providers, teaching best practices to prevent CSEC.
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Capacity building for tourism service providers: We raise awareness, provide information, and share best practices with tourism service providers regarding the prevention of CSEC.
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Promotion of adherence to codes of conduct against CSEC: We promote the signing of the Mandatory Sworn Declaration of Adherence to the Code of Conduct against the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents by legal representatives of tourism service providers.
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This is in accordance with Law No. 30802, which establishes conditions for the entry of children and adolescents into lodging facilities in order to ensure their protection and personal integrity.
