Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 29
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The consequences of a natural disaster can destabilize the cultural and legal norms in place to protect children. As a result, children in a natural disaster face increased risk of all forms of exploitation, including by those who are known to them, such as persons from their community or family members. Rape, sexual abuse, trafficking and separation from family are common phenomena in crisis situations, and violence often takes place in a culture of acceptance and impunity.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children, including child prostitution, child pornography and other child sexual abuse material