UN Special Rapporteur on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography
The UN Special Rapporteur on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, was established to specifically investigate the exploitation of children around the world.
The Special Rapporteur submits reports with recommendation to the Human Rights Council and its role (through resolution 1990/68), is to:
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· analyse the root causes of the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography;
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· identify new patterns of sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography;
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· identify, exchange and promote best practices on measures to combat the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography;
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· continue efforts to promote comprehensive strategies and measures on the prevention of sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography;
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· make recommendations on the promotion and protection of human rights of children actual or potential victims of sale, prostitution and pornography, as well as on the aspects related to the rehabilitation of child victims of sexual exploitation.
Ms. Najat M’jid Maalla is the current Special Rapporteur on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography.
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