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End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes, Inc.

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Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Gender Issues and Advancement of Women: Advocacy and outreach Human rights of women Policy advice Trafficking in women and girls Violence against women
Geographic scope:	National
Country of activity:	United States of America
Millennium Development Goals:	Promote gender equality and empower women Develop global partnership for development
Mission statement:	To protect every child’s basic human right to grow up free from the threat of sexual exploitation and trafficking. ECPAT-USA does this in four primary ways: ECPAT-USA advocates for federal and state legislation that prevents exploitation, protects children, and guarantees that any child who is subjected to sexual slavery or sex trafficking will not be prosecuted in the courts for prostitution; ECPAT-USA promotes corporate responsibility among private companies with a strong focus on the tourism sector. ECPAT-USA educates first responders and ordinary citizens about this issue so that they can identify victims and join us in the fight to better protect children. ECPAT-USA empowers youth to take the lead against human trafficking by equipping them with the knowledge and tools necessary to help them become activists against this terrible trade.
Year established:	1991
Year of registration:	1994
Organizational structure:	Incorporated as a non-profit in New York State, USA. Designated as a 501(c)3 organization by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
Number and type of members:	Not a membership organization
Funding structure:	Grants from Governments Fees for providing consulting or research services Product sales and business services Fundraising campaigns Donations and grants from domestic sources Funds from Religious Institutions

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