Risks of violence against children in travel and tourism

Travel and tourism are one of the largest industries in the world, and as more people travel, children are at risk of being harmed. Children can be exposed to sexual exploitation and abuse, forced to work in dangerous jobs, or trafficked. Violence often happens when children are already in vulnerable situations like poverty, displacement, or living on the streets. Digital technologies can exacerbate the dangers further. These crimes are a violation of children’s rights. Everyone has a role to play: governments, companies, law enforcement, tech platforms, and communities must work together to protect children. Children everywhere are taking action and want to be informed, empowered, and included in decisions to make tourism safe and sustainable.