IICRD - International Institute forChild Rights and DevelopmentCentre for Global Studies

Published purpose

The project aims to improve the protection of children from sexual exploitation enabled by information and communication technology, including the internet. The Child Protection Partnership (CPP) is enhancing the capacity of law enforcement, support services and communities to effectively address this issue and improve collaboration amongst them. This project is implemented by the International Institute for Child Rights and Development (IICRD) along with key partners: the National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, UNICEF, Microsoft and Plan Canada. Numerous local partners are involved in each country. CPP builds on Microsoft’s Child Exploitation Tracking System (CETS), an online tool that allows police agencies to share and analyze information related to internet-facilitated child sexual exploitation offences. To improve existing child protection efforts and innovate, project activities include: documenting the situation using methodology that integrates the lived experiences and views of vulnerable children; delivering children’s rights and other relevant training; identifying and sharing good practices, knowledge and tools; connecting vulnerable children and populations to protection and support services; and fostering improved collaboration between law enforcement and other stakeholders, including public sector agencies, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, communities and vulnerable populations. Project activities ended on March 31, 2012, but the project remains in operational status as an evaluation is being undertaken.