The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru has expressed its commitment to combat the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents through the implementation of the Code of Conduct against ESNNA.
This crucial initiative by the Ministry aims to raise awareness and train all stakeholders involved in the Peruvian tourism sector with the purpose of preventing and eliminating the sexual exploitation of minors (under 18 years of age).
Code of Conduct against ESNNA and Our Commitment
At INCA PERU TRAVEL, we take on the commitment to promote and carry out a series of joint actions to prevent and eliminate the issue of Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents in the provision of our services. We do this in collaboration with all members of our team (stakeholders or interest groups) throughout our value chain.
Measures Taken by Inca Peru Travel Against ESNNA
Through our commitment to adhere to the Code of Conduct to combat the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children, Adolescents, and Adolescents (ESNNA), we pledge to continuously carry out a series of actions, including:
We promote awareness and training for all members of our team, including administrative, operational, and sales personnel, among others, in order to contribute to the eradication of ESNNA. In accordance with our values and legal requirements, none of our team members offer or engage in activities related to various forms of sexual commerce, such as:
- The use of children and adolescents in pornographic activities.
- Sexual tourism.
- Trafficking of children and adolescents for commercial sexual exploitation.
For travel agencies and tour operators, like Inca Peru Travel, we commit to this pledge by signing the Code of Conduct against ESNNA before GERCETUR. We promise to abide by the principles and responsibilities outlined in this document, as well as comply with the General Tourism Law and its regulations related to the prevention of ESNNA.
Similarly, we foster awareness and training for all our interest groups, including guides, cooks, drivers, support staff (porters), muleteers, community-based rural tourism projects, hotels, hostels, restaurants (as well as their respective staff), and other interest groups. Our objective is to contribute to the eradication of ESNNA. In line with our values and legal responsibilities, none of these interest groups offer or engage in activities related to various forms of sexual commerce, such as:
- The use of children and adolescents in pornographic activities.
- Sexual tourism.
- Trafficking of children and adolescents for commercial sexual exploitation.
We sign the Code of Conduct for Suppliers of Inca Peru Travel, through which all interest groups and various activities throughout the value chain in our operations commit to upholding the five commitments outlined in the document. We also commit to reporting cases of ESNNA to the relevant authorities as necessary.
As an additional aspect of our commitment to our Corporate Social Responsibility Policy, Inca Peru Travel indirectly promotes the well-being of children in our region and country by generating income for families in the destinations where we conduct our tourism activities. Additionally, we provide support to children on special occasions such as Christmas, Children’s Day, and other festivities.
