KMOP, in cooperation with Pistes Solidaires, MEITIS and CESIE, is organizing the Conference: “Breaking the Silence: Uniting Efforts to Address the Sexual Exploitation of Minors” on Tuesday the 28th of January 2025, 17:00-20:00 CET, at Mundo Madou, Av. des Arts 7/8, 1210 Brussels, Belgium.
Registration is required. The workshop will be conducted in English. For more details, contact us at [email protected]
For on-site participation, register here. | For online participation, register here.
Why attend?
This conference brings together experts and stakeholders from across Europe to address the critical issue of the sexual exploitation of minors in prostitution. The event is designed to foster open dialogue, challenge taboos, and inspire innovative strategies to protect vulnerable children and adolescents.
What to expect?
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Explore insights and lessons learned from national reports conducted in France, Italy, and Greece, highlighting key factors contributing to the sexual exploitation of minors.
- Examine real-world challenges faced by stakeholders, including policymakers, social workers, and law enforcement, in addressing and preventing exploitation.
- Gain valuable perspectives from workshops conducted with teenagers, shedding light on their
experiences, needs, and ideas for effective prevention strategies.
View the agenda and meet our speakers.
Among our speakers are:
- Mr Pierre Trbovic, Programs Coordinator – Défense des Enfants International – Belgique & ECPAT Belgium
- Aziz Essadek, Researcher – Expert in sexual exploitation of minors into prostitution. France
- Barbara Maculan, President and Legal Representative – Equality Cooperativa Sociale – Italy
- Ms Zsuzsanna Felkai Janssen, Team Leader EU Anti-Trafficking Coordinator, European Commission
