Saying “No!” to child exploitation

Every 4 years, the FIFA World Cup captivates audiences across the globe. This year, all eyes are on Brazil, which is hosting this year’s World Cup.
While the World Cup is an exciting month-long event, the influx of tourists from around the world can also expose vulnerable children to violence and exploitation. The facts speak for themselves:

• It’s estimated that there are 500,000 children in the sex industry in Brazil
• Sexual violence is the second most reported crime against children in Brazil, with most victims aged 10 to 14.
• Child sexual exploitation during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa increased by 63% and by 87% at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

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FIFA World Cup, one month out: Plan reduces the risk of child trafficking

In Brazil, thousands of children are subjected to sexual exploitation every year – with fears more could be vulnerable as the 2014 FIFA World Cup approaches.

Unfortunately tourism is often linked with the sexual exploitation of children, due to an increasingly permissive atmosphere and the use of hotels at this time.
“While the World Cup is a joyful time, it also exposes vulnerable young children and adolescents to violence and sexual exploitation,” says Anette Trompeter, Plan International’s National Director in Brazil.

“Plan’s goal is to prevent this exploitation by raising awareness about the issue and opening doors to vulnerable children to help develop their potential,” she adds.

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Goals for a better life

Brazil is a country particularly vulnerable to child sexual exploitation, it is in fact the second most reported crime against children in Brazil. Latest Unicef statistics recently reported 250,000 child victims of commercial sexual exploitation in the country, with the majority of victims aged between 10 and 14.

This is a cause for particular concern during global sporting events where there is often a short-term spike in demand for prostitution.  In response to this, child protection charities have seen a direct impact on exploitation of vulnerable children.  Plan International’s National Director in Brazil, Annette Trompeter commented: “Unfortunately tourism is often linked with the sexual exploitation of children, due to an increasingly permissive atmosphere and the use of hotels.
 
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