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Study on illegal adoptions 2017, para. 95l
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- [At the national level] [The Special Rapporteur invites all States to:] Take effective measures to protect children who are victims of armed conflict and natural disasters from becoming victims of illegal adoption.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2017
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism 2013, para. 97b
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- [It should be ensured that child-sensitive services are available and regulated by quality standards (implemented by knowledgeable, well-trained staff and with adequate resources) and easily accessible to all children, by strengthening:] Child-friendly justice providing special and prompt protection and assistance to child victims that is appropriate to prevent further hardship and trauma;
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2013
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 144
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- International agencies and organizations and other humanitarian actors should ensure that child rights are given primary consideration in the design and implementation of plans of action for the delivery of services during a natural disaster.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 143
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- Data gathered through centralized information systems should be used to develop and strengthen evidence-based information systems that are essential to disaster-risk mitigation and preparedness efforts and to improving child protection systems in natural disasters. Lessons learned should be widely disseminated.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 142
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- Effective policy, programmatic and operational measures to protect children must be built into all phases of natural disaster risk prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 141
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- Awareness-raising campaigns should be created to provide children and their families with information regarding the risks related to natural disasters, and the particular risks faced by children. States must also ensure that children and their families are aware of their unconditional entitlement to humanitarian assistance in a natural disaster.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Families
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 139
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- To further support the development of resilience, attention should be given to developing the capacity of children, including by building resilience and coping mechanisms, as well as skills on remaining safe during a natural disaster, mounting programmes to develop self-esteem and confidence and establishing peer support schemes.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 136
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- Stakeholders should undertake a thorough forward-looking review of their capabilities and capacities to protect children in the event of a natural disaster. This information should be clearly communicated and made widely available to actors working in the area of natural disasters.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 134
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- All actors should undertake a thorough evaluative review of any actions to determine child protection gaps and recommend remedial steps that might be taken in future emergencies to minimize risks and address vulnerabilities of children.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 131
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- States should develop a systematic and comprehensive monitoring and reporting mechanism to provide timely, objective, accurate and reliable information on violations against children. The operation of a child protection system in the context of a natural disaster should be monitored for at least two years following the disaster.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 121
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- Temporary shelter arrangements and the delivery of basic services should be established with a view to avoiding accidental separation of children from their families.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Families
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 118
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- Planned child-friendly or safe spaces should be established in temporary shelters or camps where every child can rest and play with a sense of normalcy, and receive care and support under the supervision of trained professionals and appropriate security. Safe spaces may simultaneously serve as a communication/networking point for relevant NGOs and international agencies.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 117
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- Separate living quarters/shelters with proper security and supervision should be established for separated or unaccompanied children. These quarters should be staffed by carefully selected and qualified 'safe adults' who are specifically trained in dealing with sexual violence, particularly during an emergency, and have investigation and support skills.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Health
- Humanitarian
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 115
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- Evacuation should only be undertaken by agencies or individuals as part of a coordinated plan of action. Children should have the opportunity to express their opinion and have it taken into consideration. Contact should be maintained between the child and her/his family and steps should be taken to initiate family reunification at the earliest possible stage.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Families
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 113
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- Transport and travel of children, both in and out of country, including by State actors, should be limited to reduce the risk of a child being abducted, trafficked or untraceable. When evacuation is deemed necessary, strict procedural steps must be followed to ensure their identification, registration, location and care arrangements.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 108
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- Where time and/or resources are limited, the internationally agreed rapid registration form (short form) may be used to register each child. The forms can be adapted to the local context once response coordination is underway.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 105
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- Consideration should be given to the establishment of accountability mechanisms to ensure that national and international actors take ownership of the issue of child protection and act in compliance with existing guidelines in a natural disaster.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 103
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- Consideration should be given to the creation of child protection officer posts within humanitarian response teams. All deployable and in-country staff members, including United Nations resident coordinators, should receive comprehensive training on child protection in a natural disaster.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 98
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- Stakeholders must work together to identify and support inter-sectoral coordination of the allocation of roles and responsibilities for child protection issues from the earliest stages of the emergency.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 96
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- Massive investment from the international community and increased funding are significantly needed to ensure the provision of child protection assistance before, during and after a natural disaster, including with a view towards prevention and disaster risk reduction.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 95
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- International organizations and aid agencies should take steps towards ensuring the multi-sectoral integration of child protection as a core element of humanitarian response, data collection, capacity building, coordination and advocacy. It is critical that due diligence be exercised in the recruitment and training of relevant personnel.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 92
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- Before disaster strikes, a robust, rights-based child protection system should be established, strengthened and promoted at the community level to prevent and reduce the increased risks of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of children in a natural disaster.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Humanitarian
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 91
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- Governments have an obligation to ensure that preventive, protective and relief services are child-sensitive, available and accessible to all children in a natural disaster, or as soon as possible after the initial impact.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Comprehensive child protection systems 2011, para. 84
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- While some States have demonstrated a strong commitment to improving child protection systems, their capacity to act is sometimes hampered by political instability and limited resources. In such cases, it is essential to provide sustainable support through strong and coordinated cooperation at the regional and international levels.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2011
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 138
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- Prior to disasters, organizations responsible for the care and protection of children should collaboratively develop a centralized, coordinated and rational data collection system that can be used to register basic personal information for every child who needs to be evacuated in a natural disaster. All relevant stakeholders, including first responders, should receive training regarding the use of this system.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 135
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- The design and layout of emergency shelters and camps should be thoroughly reviewed and revised to determine and address the potential risks for the security of children. The design of interventions, including for work, food and supply distribution programmes, should be investigated to determine their intended and unintended impacts on the rights of the child, including their possible abandonment while parents seek work.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children, including child prostitution, child pornography and other child sexual abuse material
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Families
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 114
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- When possible, children should be evacuated from their place of residence with adult family members. Separation should be undertaken as a last resort, on a temporary basis, and only where it has been determined that protection and assistance cannot be provided in that location and when evacuation of the entire family is not possible or feasible. Evacuations should be kept to a location as close as possible to the child's home and family and undertaken with the informed and written consent of the parents and in the best interests of the child.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children, including child prostitution, child pornography and other child sexual abuse material
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Families
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 90
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- Child protection efforts, including the implementation of mandated delivery of services, inter-agency initiatives and guidelines, are inhibited by a serious shortage of financial support. Protection gaps also result when first and second stage responders lack the capacity or experience to give effect to child protection guidelines and standards. The focus must be shifted from crisis response to preparation and planning, coupled with mandated accountability, monitoring and regular and sustained follow-up.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children, including child prostitution, child pornography and other child sexual abuse material
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Tackling the demand for the sexual exploitation of children 2016, para. 83c
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- [The Special Rapporteur invites the international community to reinforce the coordinated global response by:] Holding military and peacekeeping troops and personnel accountable in cases of child sexual exploitation by having zero tolerance for such crimes, setting up prompt and thorough investigations, implementing strong penalties for those guilty of such crimes, taking measures such as suspension, repatriation and termination of the deployment and ensuring the follow-up to those procedures. Care, recovery and reintegration measures should also be provided to child victims as part of their right to a remedy.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Reflection on a 6-year tenure as Special Rapporteur on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography 2014, para. 115
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- As she reaches the end of her mandate, the Special Rapporteur recognizes that, despite the significant efforts deployed, the growing magnitude of the risks makes children more vulnerable, raising significant concerns for the years ahead. Efforts need to be constantly strengthened and reassessed in order to ensure appropriate responses. Appropriate responses can only be formulated through genuine political commitment at the highest level. Laws, action plans and strategies are not enough if they are not translated into concrete actions, with adequate funding and capacities to be fully operational.
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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
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2014
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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