Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2000-03-29-Speech-3-177"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2000-03-29"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Combating child sex tourism2
dcterms:Language	"sv"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20000329.10.3-177"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2000-03-29-Speech-3-1782
lpv:speaker	lp:Lennart Sacrédeus2
lpv:spokenAs	member; AFCO (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 unknown; Kristdemokraterna (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 vice-chair; Delegations to the parliamentary cooperation committees and delegations for relations with Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova (1999-10-07--2002-01-14)3 substitute; Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 member; EPP-ED (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, I wish to congratulate the rapporteur, Mrs Klamt, on a splendid and successful piece of work. Swedish travel agents are to be the first in the world to actively combat the child sex trade, which is rife in many so-called tourist paradises. All the major players in the Swedish tourist industry have already promised to comply with a special code of conduct. Once they have shown that they are fulfilling the requirements of the code, they will be duly approved or certified. As early as the beginning of April of this year, a campaign was begun to make travellers aware of what is happening. There are TV and cinema advertisements, posters at the airports and large placards. Behind the code of conduct lies the Swedish branch of ECPAT, an organisation which works to end the sexual exploitation of children. Among the requirements made of travel companies are that they should train their staff, both at home and at the resorts, as well as inform travellers. They are also to see to it that, for example, hotel owners and staff are aware of, and contribute to, the work being done to combat the child sex trade. It is about touching people’s consciences. Allow me to conclude my speech by talking about children – our greatest gift, the most precious thing we have. They are innocent and defenceless and they seek security. We must awaken citizens’ consciences where our children are concerned. I also want to talk about the sexual dimension to life. Adult society cannot escape from its failure to adequately foster an appreciation of both the wonder and the responsibility entailed in sexual experience. It is about showing love and tenderness, about the gift of life, about carrying life forward and about faithfulness. We must awaken citizens’ consciences regarding the place of love in our lives."@en1

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