Duty of Care and Child Protection in Volunteering and Voluntourism

September 16, 2025

In this session, ECPAT International will present key findings from their Global Case Study How to Regulate the issue of Voluntourism with Children, highlighting actionable models from both sending and destination countries to protect children and prevent harm. 

The session will also explore the revised Global Volunteering Standard, with a special focus on updated Duty of Care guidance for organisations working with volunteers. 

These discussions will offer practical insights to strengthen child protection in volunteering and voluntourism.  

 

Breakout Session