The ChildSafe Movement revamps its company Certification dedicated to the Tourism Industry

PHNOM PENH – The ChildSafe Movement, a global Movement protecting children from all forms of abuse, announced the revamp of its company Certification dedicated to the Tourism Industry and congratulates EXO Travel Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, Vietnam and Myanmar for their achievement in being the first travel agencies to be ChildSafe Certified.

 

ChildSafe is a global child protection Movement initiated by Friends-International in 2005. It both implements and advocates for child protection policies and practices by giving the opportunity to everyone to take action. Its initiatives provide the highest standards of protection to all children and youth, involving key members within all tiers of society and the international community.

 

The tourism industry represents a key role in protecting children globally. By becoming ChildSafe certified EXO Travel set an example committing to the ChildSafe 7 Standards.

 

Besides implementing a Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct in their daily business, protecting their clients, employees and company- they ensure that their services are not only child-friendly and protective, but also answering the needs of the community, parents, and youth. More than 400 of their staff have been trained and tested. Known as ChildSafe Agents, they are now able to identify and respond immediately to a child in danger.

 

All EXO customers receives the ChildSafe 7 Tips for Travelers, even being often well-intentioned some of their potential behaviors, by lack of knowledge, may incur negative consequences on children and communities. The 7 Tips provide them with information and alternatives. Available in15 languages they are also distributed and visible at airports and travel agencies, hotels, restaurants and other outlets.

 

All ChildSafe Alliance Partners, Supporters and Certified Businesses, can easily be identified by the characteristic thumbs up logo and are listed on the ChildSafe website, along with all related information and the important ands acclaimed ‘7 Tips for Travelers’.