ECPAT UK

Precarious journeys, precarious futures

The devastating news of 39 people found dead in a lorry in Essex has rightly sent shockwaves across the UK and highlighted the current dangers faced by people trying to cross the UK border. We know that people migrating face precarious journeys, however their vulnerability doesn't end on arrival in the UK. Read more
Make a lasting difference with a regular gift

Children and young people who have been trafficked have complex needs and require consistent, long-term support. Help us provide long-term support to young people like Hanh by setting up a monthly gift. Read more
ECPAT UK to intervene in important Supreme Court case

ECPAT UK has been granted permission to intervene in an important appeal before the Supreme Court which will impact trafficked children’s ability to lead stable lives in the long term. ECPAT UK will now draw on its expertise and experience in assisting trafficked young people to act as a third party intervener in the case of MS (Pakistan) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department. Read more
We've moved office: Here's how to contact us at our new address

ECPAT UK has moved to a new office in central London. From Monday, 2nd September 2019, we are located at: ECPAT UK 81A Endell Street Third Floor London WC2H 9DX Our office phone number and email address remains the same: 0207 607 2136 [email protected] Read more

New European Parliament resolution supports children’s rights

The European Parliament announced the passing of a resolution on children’s rights on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Following a debate, the Parliament voted to pass a new resolution calling on Member States to improve access to children’s rights.

Stable futures: Protect trafficked children in the long term

Current campaign: All young people should have the security to plan for their futures as they reach adulthood. Join us in calling on the UK Government to give trafficked and unaccompanied children their future back. Sign the petition today.

Interact: Towards a more efficient cooperation across borders for the protection of children in migration from trafficking and exploitation

As part of our Safeguarding Migrant Children Across Europe (AMINA) project, ECPAT UK and project partner Missing Children Europe have produced a new report containing policy recommendations to ensure children are protected. 'Interact: Towards a more efficient cooperation across borders for the protection of children in migration from trafficking and exploitation' identifies gaps in child protections and makes recommendations to ensure children are safeguarded.

ECPAT UK training

ECPAT UK offers a comprehensive training programme, in line with National Occupational Standards, delivering courses for more than 20 years to help improve responses to child trafficking, modern slavery and exploitation.