What is child prostitution?
Q: What is child prostitution?
A: Child prostitution is the act of paying children for sex acts, or exchanging other things such as toys in exchange for having sex. In some cases, the child may not be paid at all and is being forced into prostitution by an abuser.
Q: Who makes money from child prostitution?
A: It is usually not the child who makes money from the prostitution, but another person such as a pimp or someone who directly abuses the child. This person will make a deal directly with the child to get sexual gratification.
Q: What does The Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention say about child prostitution?
A: The Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention states that countries that have signed it must get rid of child prostitution as soon as possible. It also states that using, procuring or offering a child for prostitution is one of the worst forms of child labor.
Q: How has this convention been received?
A: The convention has had one of the fastest rates of ratifications in International Labour Organization's history since 1919.
Q: Is there any connection between CSEC and trafficking children for sexual purposes?
A: Yes, there can be a connection between commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) and trafficking children for sexual purposes.
Q: Does Child Sex Tourism fall within this category too?
A: Yes, Child Sex Tourism also falls within this category too.
