Our impact
Ending the sexual exploitation of children takes evidence, action, and accountability. At ECPAT, we measure progress in practical, meaningful ways — tracking laws, systems, and commitments that protect children around the world.
Driving bold social and systemic change
We support evidence-based advocacy and legal reform to strengthen protections for children globally.
- 55 countries have implemented legal or policy reforms influenced by ECPAT-supported evidence.
Forging partnerships with civil society organisations
We work hand-in-hand with local partners to generate knowledge and drive impact from the ground up.
- We’ve co-produced research with civil society organisations in 39 countries.
- 89% of our members reported increased credibility as a result of their ECPAT membership
- 87% of our members participate in joint projects or evidence generation.
Championing engagement with children and young people
We ensure that children and young people, including survivors themselves, are meaningfully and safely engaged in shaping the systems and solutions designed to protect them.
- Over 500+ children in more than 15 countries have been consulted in global initiatives from ECPAT
Mobilising the private sector
From the finance industry to travel and tourism, we engage businesses to identify, prevent, and address the sexual exploitation of children in their work.
- In the last year, 19 companies in 10 countries joined The Code – a multi-stakeholder initiative that helps travel and tourism businesses prevent the sexual exploitation of children
- To date, we’ve worked with over 300 companies to better protect children through The Code and other ECPAT-supported efforts.
Annual reports
Our annual reports share what we’ve achieved each year, the challenges we’ve faced, and the progress we’re making in the fight to end the sexual exploitation of children. They also show how we use funding and support from our partners to drive change around the world.