On Monday, Tunisia will launch the first Arabic version of a guide to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse. The guide, originally published in 2016, has been translated into nine languages but not into Arabic until now. The launch is part of the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair, organized by the Khalid bin Sultan Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation in partnership with the international organization ECPAT.
The Arabic version of the guide is based on the second edition, which was prepared with the contribution of 19 international and local parties. The guide aims to provide a unified Arabic reference that takes into account the cultural and legal contexts of the region. It will help specialists, media professionals, and policymakers use precise terminology that preserves children's dignity and supports protection efforts.
A dialogue session titled "Arabic Terminology in Protecting Children from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: From Unifying Language to Unifying Efforts" will be held on the occasion. Experts in child protection, media professionals, publishers, and educators will participate in the session. They will discuss the impact of language on addressing child exploitation and abuse, and how some terms can downplay the seriousness of the crime.
The session will also explore the role of accurate terminology in promoting responsible media coverage and coordinating responses among concerned parties. According to the organizers, a free digital version of the guide will be available to expand its use among specialists in various Arab countries. The guide's launch aims to support efforts to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse in the Arab region.
The Khalid bin Sultan Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation and ECPAT International have jointly funded the translation and adaptation of the guide into Arabic. This effort seeks to provide a valuable resource for those working to protect children in the Arab world. The guide is expected to help raise awareness about the importance of using accurate and sensitive language when addressing child exploitation and abuse.
The launch of the Arabic guide is a significant step towards promoting child protection in the region. It reflects the commitment of the organizers and partners to supporting efforts to prevent child exploitation and abuse. The guide is also expected to contribute to the development of more effective strategies for protecting children and promoting their rights.
The event highlights the importance of collaboration and coordination among various parties to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse. It also underscores the need for accurate and sensitive language in addressing these issues. By providing a unified Arabic reference, the guide aims to support the development of more effective child protection strategies in the Arab region.
Key points
- The guide aims to provide a unified Arabic reference for protecting children from sexual exploitation and abuse.
- A dialogue session will be held to discuss the impact of language on addressing child exploitation and abuse.
- A free digital version of the guide will be available for specialists in various Arab countries.
Reporting sources
- Radio Tunis · Radio Tunis
