Down to Zero

Overview

Millions of children worldwide are sexually exploited, both online and offline. And this number continues to grow. The Down to Zero Alliance is stepping up the fight against child sexual exploitation. We are committed to the protection of children and the prevention of sexual exploitation in twelve countries in Asia and Latin America.

Terre des Hommes Netherlands (lead), Child Rights Coalition Asia (CRC Asia), Conexión, Defence for Children – Ecpat, Free A Girl and Plan International work together in the Down to Zero Alliance with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands to address the sexual exploitation of children.

Step up the Fight Against Sexual Exploitation of Children

Down to Zero implements the programme Step Up the Fight Against Sexual Exploitation of Children (SUFASEC), that enables children and young people to defend their own rights, support communities to become safer and protective of their children against sexual exploitation, and helps governments to improve and implement related policies, laws and regulations.

Under the SUFASEC programme, Youth Voices for Change (insert hyperlink to YVFC page) specifically focus on child and youth participation.

 Objectives

 The SUFASEC programme from the Down to Zero Alliance focuses on three main objectives:

1. Challenging social norms
   Children, youth and their communities successfully challenge social norms and harmful practices related to the sexual exploitation of children.
2. Protective environments
   Children and youth have access to and are supported by strengthened assets and protective environments.
3. Meaningful participation
   Children and civil society meaningfully participate in holding duty bearers, including government and local authorities, accountable to their obligations towards improved (implementation of) laws, policies, and systems.

Work with Us

 Enabling children and youth to defend their own rights
Helping communities to better protect their children from sexual exploitation
Improving and implementing relevant policies, laws and regulations in Asia
 Preventing and addressing sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism