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ECPAT's summary of the publication
A Study on the Concepts and Practices of Young People's Right to
Participation
ECPAT International Young People's Action against Sexual Exploitation
of Children offers this book to all committed to young people's
participation. The book highlights the efforts of young people in
addressing the issues that affect their lives. Insights from their
experiences show us the forms of participation and the circumstances
in which they are able to act and make a significant contribution to
their own development as well as to the development of the community.
Their experiences illustrate the process they need to undergo in
order to participate. These experiences also identify the methods
that facilitate their expression, stimulate, and challenge their
current competencies.
This book traces the development of the concept of participation in
history. It illustrates the significance of current perception of
children and their capacities, the cultural and societal values, and
the interrelation of different socio-economic and political factors
that affect young people's participation.
This book also looks at efforts around the world to integrate and
enhance young people's participation into program design,
implementation and evaluation. It studies in more detail attempts of
governments and non-government organizations to enlist the
participation of young people in efforts to combat commercial sexual
exploitation of children (CSEC).
Much still needs to be done. The challenge for us is to continue
working and learning with young people to create an environment where
they can effectively participate.