Our Organisation
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With a network of over 120 members in more than 100 countries, ECPAT International is the only global non-governmental organisation dedicated solely to ending the sexual exploitation of children.
We aim to achieve this by:
- Leading a global movement that champions evidence-based advocacy and shifts harmful narratives. – See how we advocate for change
- Generating compelling evidence that informs child-centred policies, approaches and solutions. – See the evidence behind our work
- Bringing together civil society organisations to collaborate and innovate. Meet our global network
ECPAT’s global mission began in 1990, when a small group of advocates gathered in Chiang Mai, Thailand, to confront the growing issue of child sexual exploitation. What began as a campaign has grown into a global movement. Since then, we’ve worked with governments, international bodies, the private sector, and communities, including children themselves. Together, we are deepening understanding of this complex issue and driving the systemic change needed to end it.
Our vision, mission and values
Our vision
The vision of ECPAT International (ECPAT) is a world where all children enjoy their fundamental rights free and secure from sexual exploitation.
Our mission
Our mission is to push for the critical systemic and social changes necessary to end the sexual exploitation of children (SEC), with governments, intergovernmental institutions, the private sector, civil society and the general public, including children themselves.
Our values
Protection
Every child has the right to be safe from sexual exploitation. We aim to make this a reality by developing prevention and response strategies that are based on the best available evidence.
Advocacy
As the only international NGO dedicated exclusively to ending child sexual exploitation, we are leading a global movement to challenge harmful narratives and advocate for child-centric solutions worldwide.
Collaboration
Global collaboration is essential to ending child sexual exploitation. As a network of over 120 civil society organisations in more than 100 countries, we unite civil society worldwide to collectively tackle child sexual exploitation and strengthen each other’s impact.
Accountability
We hold all sectors, from technology to travel and tourism, accountable to ensure that policies and practices are in place to protect children from sexual exploitation in every context.
Evidence
Our work bridges research, practice, policy, and action. Our advocacy is grounded in research, ensuring targeted and effective policies that protect children everywhere.
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Strategic goals
- Drive innovative approaches and promote bold transformative social and systemic changes to prevent and respond to the sexual exploitation of children (SEC).
- Champion and elevate collective civil society organisations’ actions in shaping and promoting transformative, locally adapted impactful interventions to address the sexual exploitation of children.
- Champion meaningful and safe engagement with children and young people, including young survivors, as partners in shaping prevention and response strategies that are more inclusive, effective, and truly relevant to their lived realities.
- Mobilise the private sector to ensure they play a leadership role in building safer environments for children by identifying, preventing, mitigating and addressing child sexual exploitation.