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The Agenda for action against commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) provides a detailed framework and categories of actions to be taken by governments in partnership and other relevant actors for combating commercial sexual crimes against children. Broadly, these actions are focused on : coordination and cooperation, prevention, recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration, child participation. The Agenda for action is thus the formal and guiding structure used by governments that have adopted it and committed to work against CSEC. The commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) continues to be a widespread problem in Bangladesh. The 'dowry demand' is prevalent in Bangladeshi society. Bangladesh adopted the Stockholm Declaration and Agenda for Action in 1996 and reaffirmed its commitment in Yokohama in 2001. The National Plan of Action for Children of Bangladesh (2004-2009), developed in cooperation with UNICEF and other stakeholders, includes a section on protection from abuse, exploitation and violence. The major interventions outline: Enabling Environment and Prevention, Protection, Recovery and Reintegration and Prosecution of Perpetrators.. |
