Human Trafficking in [Timor-Leste] [other countries]
Street Children in [Timor-Leste] [other countries]
Child Prostitution in [Timor-Leste] [other countries]
 

Child Prostitution

The Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children

Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste [ Country-by-Country Reports ]

The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste (East Timor or Timor-Leste) [map] is located in the Lesser Sundas, Malay Archipelago, off the SE Asia mainland. The country occupies the eastern half of Timor island, the exclave of Ambeno (or Oecussi) on the NW coast of Timor, and offshore islands. Dili, on the north coast, is its capital and largest city, as well as its main port. The country faces great challenges in continuing the rebuilding of infrastructure, strengthening the infant civil administration, and generating jobs for young people entering the workforce. One promising long-term project is the planned development of oil and gas resources in nearby waters, which have begun to supplement government revenues ahead of schedule.

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Bur of Democracy, Human Rights & Labor - Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2005

CHILDREN - Domestic violence, including violence against children and child sexual assault, was a significant problem. Some commercial sexual exploitation of minors occurred.

TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS – The law prohibits trafficking in women and children, whether for prostitution or for forced labor; however, there have been several reports of women and girls trafficked into the country for prostitution in recent years.

Vulnerable East Timor Must Take Its First Steps Alone

Urgent measures are needed in HIV/AIDS prevention. Extreme poverty, the large number of street children and prostitution could lead to an unprecedented explosion of the epidemic. The lack of educational materials and a shortage of qualified teachers, the absence of a defined curriculum and the difficulties associated with re-introducing the Portuguese language are challenges that will take years to overcome.

Surge In Child Sex Tours

The Bali bombing and East Timor crisis of 1999 have led to a surge in the number of pedophiles going there on sex tours, a child protection organization says. Offenders are looking for vulnerability, destabilization and a crisis situation. They look for access and opportunity in places where they won't get caught.

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Human Trafficking in [Timor-Leste] [other countries]
Street Children in [Timor-Leste] [other countries]
Child Prostitution in [Timor-Leste] [other countries]