„Don’t lose!” Social campaign against commercial sexual exploitation of children in the context of EURO 2012 Organized by: Honorary patronages: Financed by:

During mass sport events the risk of child trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation of children may increase Greece a noticeable increase in number of cases of trafficking, may have been a result of lack of preventive programmes - children were exploited in prostitution, they weren’t „seen” on the streets Germany preventive actions were intensified eg. large number of the police in the streets, nationwide preventive programmes - the scale of prostitution increased, (not linked with human trafficking) South Africa intensified preventive actions - organized care for children in their free time

What we were facing Potential risks might be increased due to several factors: Poland is a source, transit and destination country in commercial sexual exploitation Ukraine is a source country for children victims of commercial sexual exploitation, there is also a problem of internal trafficking of children Geolocation in general Economic crisis in both countries Lucid atmosphere: alcohol, large number of turists, the feeling of anonymity, eagerness to enjoy the time Summer: children travelling alone on holidays; runaways from homes and institutions (e.g. orphanages)

European Championship in Football in 2012 was a very good time for: Drawing attention of wide public to the problem of child trafficking and sexual exploitation of children and youth Reaching a wide range of people with the campaign message (potential offenders, youth) Mobilization (governmental administration, NGOs, media, society) in longlasting educational and preventive activities Identification of the legal gaps and lobbying activities for changes in law and social policy

„Don’t loose” campaign’s goals Increasing competences of professionals responsible for child protection Making children more aware of possible threats related to commercial sexual exploitation Discouraging adults from undertaking commercial sexual contacts with children

Timing: Preparation: March – October st stage (education): November 2011 – June 2012 (and on…) 2nd stage (awareness rising): June – July 2012 (and on…) Outreach: Poland: cities – Euro2012 hosts and Rzeszów Ukraine: cities – Euro2012 hosts Direct beneficiaries: children and youth at the age of turists, EURO2012 fans etc. Indirect beneficiaries: parents teachers, educators, child carers governmental institutions (Police, Boarder Guards, Municipal Police) wide public

CAMPAIGN directed towards children and youth Preventive workshop scenarios prepared by Helpline team →Child trafficking (45 min.) →„Love's proof” (45 min.) →„Sponsoring” (90 min.) „Train the trainers” workshops → 15 educational conferences/workshops

Child trafficking workshop scenario I.Introduction, setting of the rules II.Experiment „Things I always have with me...” III.Carrie’s Story IV.Lecture V.Discusion about the weapons of influence VI.Summary, providing the knowledge about people and organizations who can assist in difficult situations

Carrie’s Story

Campaign directed towards potential offenders Increasing awareness of legal regulations existing in the Polish and Ukrainian law systems among potential offenders looking for sexual contacts with children/youth

POLAND „ Her adult look can be a bluff. Sex with underage is punishable for real. Up to 12 years in prison according to Polish law. Don’t. You have a lot to lose” UKRAINE „Football goals are protected by goalkeepers. Ukrainian children are protected by Law”

After EURO2012 CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL EXPLOITATION IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM „ACADEMY” 6 scenarios →Child trafficking →„Love's proof” →„Sponsoring” → Family violence → Peer violence → Helpline (comunication, problem solving etc.) 7 conferences and workshops in Poland before the end of 2012

Thank you! Renata Szredzińska-