combat of the sexual exploitation of children

COMBAT OF THE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN

AND ADOLESCENTS IN THE CENTRAL AMERICAN AREA,PANAMA AND DOMINICAN

REPUBLIC

Commercial sexual exploitation of minors has been recognized worldwide as one of the most

severe violations of the human rights of children and

adolescents.

Violation of children’s and adolescents’ rights through

commercial sexual exploitation takes on ever larger proportions and complexity levels within our world today and, unfortunately, our countries have not escaped

from it .

In the Central American area the problem has increased due to

• Political stability that reflects in more tourism.

•The attraction of beaches, national parks and

diversity of weather.

•The myth of impunity.

•Borders, harbors and shoreline areas.

•Arrival of merchant and cruise ships.

Current reality is alarming:

Presence of the so-called “sex-tourists” in the region

is a fact.

Sex industry is linked to several activities:

• Organization of “sex tours”.

• Distribution of pornographic material throughout the world via INTERNET.

• The anonimity and impunity of the exploiters, procurers and intermediaries.

•A patriarchal society, adult-centrism.

•The existence of a strong, organized criminal network that protects and fosters it.

In this context, we must emphasize the provisions in Articles 3, 19 and 34 of the

Convention on Children’s Rights.

Article 34“Member States are committed to protect the child against all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse.

To this end, Member States will specifically take all actions of a national, bilateral and multilateral nature necessary to avert:

Enticement or coercion for a child to undertake any illegal sexual activity.

Child exploitation through prostitution or other illegal sexual practices.

Exploiting the child in pornography shows or

material.

BY BY SETTING UP A DATA BASE WITH THE ADDRESSES OF ALL MIGRATION DIRECTORSHIPS IN THE REGION ABOUT

ALERTS, CAPTURES AND ANY ENTRY OR EXIT IMPEDIMENTS FOR FELONIES RELATED TO WHITE SLAVERY

AND THE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS.

THEREFORE THE GENERAL DIRECTORSHIPS OF MIGRATION AND

ALIENAGE OF THE AREA HAVE SUPPORTED THE PROJECT:

OVERALL GOAL OF THE PROJECT

Stengthen State security by establishing a regional data base that will help erradicate

crimes related to white slavery and Sexual

Exploitations of Minors.

BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT

1.Create a regional data base.2. Warn and monitor exploiters.3. Reduce impunity in the countries of the region.

4. Generate information that will help facilitate decision-making at the regional level. 5. Strengthen the laws in each country. 6. Address the phenomenon in an interdisciplinary way.

7. Strengthen institutional capacities (cutting edge technology). 8. Training and sensibilization on the issue. 9. Creation of protocols, manuals, laws and procedures to deal with both exploiters and victims.

REGIONAL DATA BASE ON SEXUAL EXPLOITERS OF

CHILDREN

ARTHUR CARL KANEV 52 YEARS  Originally from Boston. Fugitive from the Costa Rican Justice Department, Pending trial for supplying drugs to minors, corruption, etc.

Cristina Sarate SánchezOutstanding warrant for her arrest since 2000. Sentenced to 2 years in prison for procuring

Mariano Sánchez CarvajalSentenced to four years in prison for sexual assault and aggravated corruption.

José Manuel Soto MoraWanted by the authorities since 1998. Facing 8 –year sentence for sexual assault.

Juan José Navarro MasísFugitive since 1999. Pending 4-year sentence for sexual assault.

José Joaquín Sánchez SánchezSentenced to prison for statutory rape FUGITIVE

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Manuel Pérez JiménezSentenced for attempted rape. FUGITIVE

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Rafael Alexis Hidalgo, a.k.a. Brother Anselmo.Sentenced to 12 years in prison for child abuse. 

Hugo Coto Cerdas, a.k.a. Brother Juan de la Cruz. Sentenced to 6 years for child abuse.

Jesús Pérez Calvo, a.k.a. Brother Alfonso.Sentenced to 10 years in prison for child abuse. 

DANIEL GARY ROUNDS

“...so I had sex with a 15-year old. At first I had trouble getting him into the hotel, but after explaining to the security guard that he didn’t have any glue, there was no problem.”

Imprisoned in Honduras for sexual abuse of minors.

Currently living in the United States and working as a teacher.

ROY ADRIAN WILDMAN A RETIRED SHIP’S CAPTAIN – ARRESTED IN GRANADA, NICARAGUA WHEN THE POLICE FOUND A 13-YEAR OLD GIRL BEING HELD AGAINST HER WILL IN THIS FOREIGNER’S HOUSE.

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VICTIMS OF SEXUAL

EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN

“WHEN FACED WITH THE EXPLOITATION OF OTHERS, WE

MUST TAKE A STAND. NEUTRALITY ALWAYS HELPS

THE OPPRESOR AND NEVER THE VICTIM. SILENCE ENCOURAGES THE EXECUTIONER NOT THOSE

THAT SUFFER.”Elie Wiesel, Novel Peace Prize, 1986

Thank you very much

and may GOD bless you...

Today and

Always