Optional Protocol on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography

The Optional Protocol on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution, and Child Pornography is an international treaty that aims to protect children from exploitation and abuse. It encourages countries to create laws and take actions to prevent the sale of children, child prostitution, and the production or distribution of child pornography. The protocol also emphasizes the importance of helping victims and punishing offenders. Countries that join agree to strengthen their legal frameworks and cooperate globally to better safeguard children's rights and well-being against these serious crimes.