Kuwait
News and stories
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- Statements and Press Releases
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ECPAT holds first in-person ECPAT Regional Consultation in the MENA Region after the pandemic
by Martina Fontana in 2023 -
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Islamic New Year 2022
by Natasha D’Cruz in 2022 -
- Boys
- Child & Survivor Participation
- Humanitarian & Migration
Boys are Tough—Girls are Pure?
by Rina Gholson in 2020 -
- Boys
- Child & Survivor Participation
- Humanitarian & Migration
- Justice
- Online
- Travel & Tourism
The Sexual Exploitation of Children in The Middle East and North Africa
by Rina Gholson in 2020
Indicators
Age of Consent
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The age of sexual consent is 21 years but only applies to girls, boys are covered under the term “indecent assault”, which does not imply sexual intercourse. The national legislation does not provide for a close-in-age exception.
Analysis of country legislation on age of sexual consent, 2024
Extraterritoriality & Extradition
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CSAM Definition
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Background Check Required
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National Commitments
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Child Advocacy Centers
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SEC Police Unit
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Protection Standards Travel and Tourism
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Public SEC Case Data
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