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The study investigates online and offline sexual exploitation of boys, young men, and trans/third gender youth and adults in Northern Thailand, highlighting pervasive internet use for child sexual exploitation. It addresses demographics, entrance into sex trade, physical and emotional safety, and support services, emphasizing the unique vulnerabilities and violence faced by these groups.
This study investigates the experiences of children working on tea plantations in Sri Lanka, focusing on issues of labor exploitation, sexual exploitation, violence, and limited access to education. It likely examines the root causes and consequences of these issues for the affected children.
This paper explores the gendered differences in sexual violence against street-involved children in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. It finds that while both genders are vulnerable to various forms of violence and exploitation, boys report higher rates of sexual violence and appear to have less supervision and protection from parents and guardians.
This paper focuses on the male cohort of survivors in the Butterfly Longitudinal Research Project, which followed 128 trafficking survivors in Cambodia over ten years. It examines their experiences in aftercare, reintegration, and beyond, highlighting patterns of violence, difficulties in work and school, and challenges in forming trusting relationships.
This exploratory study examines the experiences of street-involved children in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, focusing on their exposure to violence. It reports high rates of physical and sexual violence, with notable differences in prevalence between genders.
This study examines the exploitation of street-involved children in the rapidly changing environment of the Thai-Cambodian border. It likely explores the unique challenges and vulnerabilities these children face in this dynamic cross-border context.
This exploratory study likely examines the specific vulnerabilities of street-involved boys to sexual exploitation in Manila, Philippines. It may discuss societal attitudes, shame, and other factors contributing to their exploitation.
This research provides a situational analysis to assess the current threat of Online Child Sexual Exploitation (OCSE) in Cambodia. It looks at the various forms of OCSE within Cambodian communities, where and how children are at risk, as well as the capacities and gaps in national policy, legislation, criminal justice, social services, and the private sector.
This study aims to understand these children’s and youth realities and needs to be able to best serve and support them, and may be used as a baseline survey by all interested stakeholders. We hope that the results will support NGOs working in this field and with these groups, as well as interest the authorities in view of addressing the issues faced by street-connected children and youth.
This study aims to understand these children’s and youth realities and needs to be able to best serve and support them, and may be used as a baseline survey by all interested stakeholders. We hope that the results will support NGOs working in this field and with these groups, as well as interest the authorities in view of addressing the issues faced by street-connected children and youth.
This report addresses the issue of sexually harmful behaviors (SHB) among Cambodian children and outlines recommendations for addressing the problem. The report emphasizes the importance of building trusting relationships with children and families, adopting a holistic approach, and providing training and support for staff. It also recommends reviewing and revising child protection policies and strategies to ensure the inclusion and mainstreaming of SHB as a child protection issue.
This study explores the vulnerabilities faced by transgender individuals ("ladyboys") in the Cambodian sex trade. It likely examines the unique challenges, discrimination, and risks this population encounters.
The study investigates online and offline sexual exploitation of boys, young men, and trans/third gender youth and adults in Northern Thailand, highlighting pervasive internet use for child sexual exploitation. It addresses demographics, entrance into sex trade, physical and emotional safety, and support services, emphasizing the unique vulnerabilities and violence faced by these groups.