Luxembourg: LuxairGroup reinforces its commitment to child protection by signing the Code of Conduct
June 2, 2016
LuxairGroup has been collaborating with ECPAT Luxembourg since 2009 and has signed the Code of Conduct to protect children from sexual exploitation in Travel and Tourism.
The Code of Conduct was created by the ECPAT network in collaboration with the UNWTO (World Tourism Organization) in 1996, as an international instrument to protect children from sexual exploitation in travel and tourism. The Code of Conduct has been managed by the tourism industry since 2004 and brings together responsible players in tourism worldwide.
Members of the Code of Conduct commit themselves to meeting 6 criteria, in terms of implementation of policies and procedures, as well as staff training courses and joining forces to bring an end to the sexual exploitation of children.
LuxairGroup has supported ECPAT Luxembourg’s actions since 2009 and decided to become more actively involved in child protection alongside other tourism industry players in 2016.
“By signing the Code, LuxairGroup is displaying its firm conviction that the tourism industry must take action alongside the governments and civil society to ensure that children are protected against any kind of exploitation,” commented Adrien Ney, President and Chief Executive Officer of LuxairGroup.
LuxairGroup will continue to work closely alongside ECPAT Luxembourg in order to implement the Code’s principles, as ECPAT has developed specific training courses and can help the company implement clear procedures for all staff members. “No one can turn a blind eye to child exploitation and all staff members must know what to do if they are faced with this situation.”, assured Victor Gillen, President of ECPAT Luxembourg Board.
LuxairGroup wants to show its commitment to child protection by complying with and implementing the Code of Conduct’s 6 criteria:
- To establish a policy and procedures against sexual exploitation of children
- Train employees in children’s rights, prevention of sexual exploitation and how to report suspected cases
- Include a clause in all contracts throughout the value chain stating a common repudiation and a zero tolerance of sexual exploitation of children
- Provide information for travelers on children’s rights, the prevention of sexual exploitation of children and how to report suspected cases
- Support, collaborate & engage stakeholders in the prevention of sexual exploitation of children
- Report annually on the implementation of the Code of Conduct
For the full press release (available in French, English and German, see 2016 Luxair signing release)
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