Diocesan Resolution 2018_AC144_01 Resolution Against Human Trafficking

Encouraging the Use of the Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism

Resolved, that the 144th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark encourage congregations to learn about the Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism (“The Code”) adopted by ECPAT (End Child Prostitution and Trafficking), which establishes policies and procedures for the travel and tourism agencies against child sexual exploitation; and be it further

Resolved, that the 144th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark submit the following Resolution to the 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church: “Resolved that, consistent with Resolution 2009-A167 of the 76th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, which “calls for the protection of all victims of human trafficking,” the 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church support the Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism (“The Code”) adopted by ECPAT (End Child Prostitution and Trafficking); and be it further

Resolved, that the 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church encourage programs and ministries of The Episcopal Church to give preference to tourism companies and businesses, including but not limited to hotels, airlines, and travel agents, that have signed The Code when making arrangements for meetings and travel to meetings; and be it further

Resolved, that the 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church encourage programs and ministries of The Episcopal Church to make available opportunities for advocacy and education with tourism companies and businesses, including but not limited to hotels, airlines, and travel agents, that have not signed The Code when they are used for arrangements for meetings and travel to meetings; and be it further

Resolved, that the 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church encourage all dioceses, parishes within the dioceses, and members of The Episcopal Church to give preference to tourism companies and businesses, including but not limited to hotels, airlines, and travel agents, that have signed The Code when traveling and to engage in advocacy with tourism companies and businesses that have not; and be it further

Resolved, that The Episcopal Church website make available current information on the status of companies that have signed The Code, which can be found at  http://www.thecode.org/who-have-signed/members/.

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