The Code Voluntourism Policy
This policy outlines the issues of voluntourism and orphanages in relation to child protection, and the criteria that organisations involved in voluntourism activities may apply to join The Code.
The Code eLearnings
Are you a member of The Code? Sign in to access online training for the travel and tourism industry to protect children from sexual exploitation.
Child Protection Risk Assessment Tool
This tool is designed to help your business assess its risk in relation to child sexual exploitation and trafficking in your industry and take action to protect children.
The Global Study
The Global Study is a collective effort of 67 partners from across the world and sectors that brings together the largest bank of information ever compiled on the sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism.
Effective Ways of Working with the Private Sector
This paper provides guidance for civil society organisations for how to engage with the private sector, including travel and tourism industry with regards to child protection.
International Summit Declaration & Call To Action
The declaration and call to action for the Protection of Children in Travel and Tourism resulting from the first International Summit.
Out of the Shadows Index
Out of the shadows: Shining light on the response to child sexual abuse and exploitation – a 60-country benchmarking index examines how countries are responding to the threat of sexual violence against children.
Orphanage Divestment Resources for the Travel and Volunteering Sectors
This resource has been developed to support businesses in the travel and volunteering sectors to responsibly divest from relationships with orphanages.
Risks of violence against children in travel and tourism
A child-friendly version of: 2022 report to the UN General Assembly by the Special Representative to the UN Secretary-General on Violence Against Children
How does Travel and Tourism impact child protection?
video by United Nations Violence against Children
Useful Links
ECPAT International
ECPAT is a worldwide network of organizations working to end the sexual exploitation of children. They work at all levels, supporting shelters for survivors, training and supporting law enforcement, influencing governments and conducting a wide range of research.
UNWTO
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)
GSTC represents a diverse global membership within the sustainable tourism industry. GSTC Destination Criteria serves as the minimum that any tourist destination should aspire to reach and has applicability to the entire travel and tourism industry.
World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC)
WTTC’s work in the area of Sustainable Growth focuses on eight key areas: Inclusion, Diversity & Social Impact; Climate & Environment Action Sustainable Travel & Tourism Partners; Sustainability Reporting; Destination Stewardship; Future of Work; Illegal Wildlife Trade and Human Trafficking, including child protection.
Better Care Network
The Better Care Network website is a vital source of information for people working on issues related to children who lack adequate family care.
Round Table Human Rights in Tourism
The Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism supports businesses to implement a human rights due diligence,
UNICEF Children's Rights & Business
UNICEF has released a set of tools that provide practical guidance on how to integrate child rights considerations into broader risk management processes. They explain in plain language what children’s rights mean for business and how companies can respect and support children’s rights in their decisions, activities and relationships.
Think Child Safe
ChildSafe is a global movement protecting children and young people from abuse and exploitation.
Lumos
Lumos is an NGO founded by J.K. Rowling, working to end the harm of institutionalisation & help children worldwide be reunited with family.
Destination Mekong
Mekong Tourism Advisory Group formed a Child Protection Experts Group to increase resilience and drive sustainability for the tourism industry in the Greater Mekong Subregion through addressing child protection issues.