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Supporting European Social Dialogue in Taking Action against Sexual Exploitation of Children in Tourism

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�Anna QuartucciAnna QuartucciAnna QuartucciAnna Quartucci

Presidente T.a.T.A. Presidente T.a.T.A. Presidente T.a.T.A. Presidente T.a.T.A.

SAFE HOST projectThis project is supported by the financial contribution of the European Commission

DG social dialogue

Budget heading: 04.03.03.01

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Art. 29 “It is opportune that member States promote a dialogue and an open communication with countries outside the Union”

……..

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E quindi

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They represent the supply chain of tourism

services

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All the suppliers of TOURISM services

should be involved

T.a.T.A. activities?T.a.T.A. activities?T.a.T.A. activities?T.a.T.A. activities?

Project LOGO To communicate:

Protection of children in every tourist location

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Label Project

To develop and raise awareness

will be used after the toolkit course. Will be exposed on all materials, travel contracts, in hotels, etc.

In this way the

Safe Safe Safe Safe Host Host Host Host logo will indicate

a place safe for children

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The base concepts upon which we have built are:

protection, shield, embrace,

heal, defence barriers.

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The icons represent a handprint dyed in colour, a game for kids

but also

Many colours, like the many nationalities of those working and making use of tourism services

The kid at the centre is protected by many hands

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Training material for: workers in the HORECA sector

Hotels, restaurants and catering, all travel agencies, tour operators, transports etc.

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What will be in the toolbox?

Information leaflets

TRAINING MODULES

Chosen and built upon the material gathered in the last years

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Example of toolbox content

Ecpat France 1 index

Introduction: a responsible tourism for children -a global plague- who are the offenders?- broken childhoods

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Example of toolbox content :

Ecpat France 2

Struggle against sexual exploitation of children- Commitment and actions of professionals working in the sector - Work together

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GuidelinesFor hotel chains, travel agencies and tour operators, and other companies operating in the tourism sector

To protect children workers and those that could be abused sexually

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• Include a “child protection” policy in its company operations

• Monitor the presentatoin of destinations on leaflets

• Explain their commitment in information packages to clients

• Inform (and monitor) services suppliers (supply chain) of your commitment

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• Inform the client about the problem, and of the sector (and trade union) commitment shown in law 269/1998

• Highlight tour operators/hotels which have subscribed the code of conduct

• Raise client awareness on responsible and sustainable – children's rights at the first place

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• Inform oneself on current laws

• Denounce crimes/legitimate suspects

• Talk about it with others

• Give support to awareness raising initiatives

• Monitor upon the implementation or promotion of the code

• Choose hotels and suppliers which have a social responsibility policy in place (Code of Conduct...)

Grazie per la vostra attenzione!Grazie per la vostra attenzione!Grazie per la vostra attenzione!Grazie per la vostra attenzione!

Any questions?

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Translation notes:

Slide 2: Source: European Parliament and Council Directive 2011/92/EU of 13th december 2011

Slide 7: The logo-label philosophy

Slide 8: The logo-label philosophy

Slide 10: Toolkit dissemination