Report of the Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children, Mama Fatima Singhateh (A/78/137) [EN/AR/RU/ZH]

Summary

In the present report, submitted pursuant to General Assembly resolution 76/147, the Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children describes the activities undertaken in relation to the discharge of her mandate since her previous report to the Assembly (A/77/140). She also presents a thematic study on the exploitation and sexual abuse of children in the context of travel and tourism, including a closer look at the phenomena of voluntourism.

I. Introduction

1. The present report, submitted pursuant to General Assembly resolution 76/147, contains information on the activities undertaken by the Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children from January 2023 to August 2023.

2. The report includes a thematic study on the exploitation and sexual abuse of children in the context of travel and tourism, with a focus on a closer look at the phenomena of voluntourism.

3. The thematic study is the product of contributions from States, national human rights institutions, civil society organizations, United Nations entities, academia, international and regional organizations, corporate entities, individuals and other stakeholders.

4. The report also encompasses a review of the literature on the topic, as well as the outcome of meetings held with some stakeholders. The Special Rapporteur wishes to thank all of the stakeholders for their contributions and welcomes the engagement demonstrated through the exercise.