A Global Study on the Sexual Exploitation of Children in Travel and Tourism was launched, as a result of a two-year research initiated by ECPAT International and its partners. Experts and other stakeholders contributed papers to the study representing diverse sectors including government, the hotel/travel industry, and civil society.
 
During the event that was following the launch, several interesting facts and figures from the Study were revealed:
 
•         27 million people around the world are currently enslaved;