Ending sexual exploitation and abuse of children: towards a world of trust

Today, the Council of Europe’s Convention for the protection of children against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse (“Lanzarote Convention“) celebrates its 10th anniversary. The Convention which was opened for signature on 25 October 2007 on the Spanish island of Lanzarote, remains to date the most ambitious and comprehensive international legal instrument for the protection of children from sexual abuse and exploitation. More...