Declaration

1. We declare that the term child or youth prostitute can no longer be used. These children and youth are sexually exploited and any language or reference to them must reflect this belief.

2. We declare that the commercial sexual exploitation of children and youth is a form of child abuse and slavery.

3. We declare that all children and youth have the right to be protected form all forms of abuse, exploitation and the threat of abuse, harm or exploitation.

4. We declare that the commercial exploitation of children and youth must no longer be financially profitable.

5. We declare that all children and youth have the right to know their rights.

6. We declare that the issue of child and youth sexual exploitation must be a global priority and nations must not only hold their neighbours accountable but also themselves.

7. We declare that governments are obligated to create laws which reflect the principle fo zero tolerance of all forms of abuse and exploitation of children and youth.