Expert Paper – Child Sex Tourism in Samoa
This paper provides a snapshot of child sex tourism in a Samoan tourist setting, based on research conducted in 2009 that focused on the scope, risk factors and underlying causes. The research findings are largely based on interviews with key stakeholders: government and intergovernmental agencies, civil society, urban and rural focus groups and taxi drivers. It includes recommendations for improvements in policy, advocacy and research.
Available in: English
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