Category Archives: Children in Tourism

22-yr-old held with drugs in Calangute

Everyday we hear of an arrest of drug peddlers with huge amounts of illegal drugs and substances.  It only shows that there is extremely high level of consumption in the state. To assume that all the drugs are brought for … Continue reading →

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Meters away from a school in Siolim drugs are sold in a shop

This happens all the time, the police turn a blind eye as they are on the payroll of the drug mafia. Only a death and huge hue and cry is needed for the police to start crack down.

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Youth discuss child exploitation in Tourism in Colva

On 27th November 2016, the CRT team on child rights and child protection met with  children  from  Colva to discuss and talk about Exploitation of Children in Tourism. The children were divided into 3 sub groups and each group was … Continue reading →

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Training of water sports operators on child protection on the beach

Training was held for water sports operators on the Calangute, Baga beach as well as at the Sinquerim Jetty.   

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‘Educating kids on good, bad touch won’t destroy their innocence’

A growing trend in recent times is that of tourists losing themselves in the fun and enjoyment that Goa has to offer, and subjecting their children to neglect in the bargain. Tourists leave their children unattended, sometimes even locking them … Continue reading →

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‘Plan of action to tackle child abuse in tourism needed’

The department of women and child development, in collaboration with thetourism department, should develop a “state plan of action to counter child abuse in tourism”, a research study has pointed out.  Tour operators, travel agents, hotels, elected representatives, local authorities, … Continue reading →

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