As you can tell, the ECPAT is a wonderful international organization. It is a shame more people don't know more about it. It still amazes me when an organization's (such as this one) ONLY purpose is to help. While growing up in this world I have been constantly surrounded by selfish people and groups. Hence, it is sadly astonishing to me that ECPAT wants nothing in return other than to lend a helping hand to anyone who needs it. I wish more of us were like that.
Monday, March 01, 2010
{15} ECPAT's Vision- NOTES
Vision
-"Realization of the right of all children to live free of child prostitution, child pornography and child trafficking for sexual purposes."
Mission
- a global network of organisations and individuals working together for the elimination of child prostitution, child pornography and the trafficking of children for sexual purposes
- seeks to encourage the world to ensure that children everywhere enjoy their rights of freedom and are secure from all forms of sexual exploitation
Who They Are
- a network composed of ECPAT groups based all over the world
>In 1996, the network consisted of 17 groups. By 1999, it had grown to 53 groups and, in 2007, there are over 80 groups in more than 70 countries
>groups are very diverse
- the administrative and coordinating unit of ECPAT International is based in Bangkok, Thailand
-"ECPAT works to build collaboration among local civil society actors and the broader child rights community to form a global social movement for protection of children from sexual exploitation. Its membership reflects the richness and diversity of experience, knowledge and perspectives that arise from working in widely different contexts."
-groups are involved in the use of various initiatives to protect children at local levels, hold workshops and other educational forums to extend and exchange knowledge. Lastly they represent and advocate for key issues at the international level on behalf of the network
http://www.ecpat.net/EI/Ecpat_vision.asp
{14} Soft Hands. Kind Heart. - RESPONSE
I have known about this The Body Shop hand cream, "Soft Hands Kind Heart", for awhile now. Yet only recently did I make the connection of it to my blog project. I believe what The Body Shop and ECPAT is doing is a truly innovative and an exciting idea. To think a make up shop and a non-profit organization have joined together in order to change the world shows me we still may have hope in humanity. What is also noteworthy is The Body Shop/ECPAT's goal is not solely to raise money, but more importantly to spread awareness. This awareness is what I am striving to prove this world needs through my thesis. Thanks to The Body Shop and ECPAT, I can begin to demonstrate this indispensable item.
{14} Soft Hands. Kind Heart. - NOTES
-The Body Shop and ECPAT, in collaboration, have created a campaign to stop sex trafficking of children and young people.
-The proceeds from every Soft Hands Kind Heart Hand Cream sold are donated to our campaign partner ECPAT
-campaign aims to raise awareness, raise funding for vulnerable children and young people, and inspire those with power to create change
-Soft Hands Kind Heart Hand Cream is available now at The Body Shop, in-store and online
To Contribute:
1. Tell your friends and family about our campaign. Help us to spread the word about the horrors of this global sex trade.
2. Buy our Soft Hands Kind Heart Hand Cream, or make a donation to ECPAT
3. Report a suspected incidence of child trafficking by writing to protect@ecpat.net
4. Learn more about the issue by reading our full report on Global Child Trafficking for sexual purposes or the summary report.
5. Find out more about our innovative Progress Cards which have been developed to support the next phase of our campaign.
"Traffic stopping facts"
Human trafficking is the third largest (1) and fastest growing criminal industry in the world. (2)
1.8 million children are exploited in the global commercial sex trade though this figure is thought to be much higher due to the underground dealings of the traffickers. (3)
Reports show that sexual exploitation is the most likely purpose of trafficking (4)
Trafficking exists in countries all over the world. It doesn't only exist in the poorest countries. (5)
1.8 million children are exploited in the global commercial sex trade though this figure is thought to be much higher due to the underground dealings of the traffickers. (3)
Reports show that sexual exploitation is the most likely purpose of trafficking (4)
Trafficking exists in countries all over the world. It doesn't only exist in the poorest countries. (5)
(1) UNFPA 2006
(2) UNGIFT 2008
(3) ILO 2002
(4) ILO 2005
(5) UNICEF UK 2003
(2) UNGIFT 2008
(3) ILO 2002
(4) ILO 2005
(5) UNICEF UK 2003
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