Child Exploitation in Peru: SKAL Cusco Calls the Tourism Police

by: Juergen T Steinmetz |

Maria del Pilar is a remarkable leader in the travel and tourism industry and a shining mentor for SKAL International.

Teaming up with the National Tourism Police of Peru is a step many within the SKAL network should take notice of.

Maria del Pilar is the president of SKAL International Cusco in Peru.

The undisputed archaeological capital of the Americas, Cuzco is the continent’s oldest continuously inhabited city and the gateway to Machu Picchu in Peru.

The city also breezes tourism and relies on the travel industry’s revenue.

With travel and tourism, the need for safety and security comes, specifically, protecting children and the young generation from the dark side tourism can also bring.

Specifically human trafficking and sexual exploitation of children and your people.

The government of Peru has always been aware of it. In 2012 this South American country established a National Tourism Police.

Dr. Peter Tarlow, the president of the World Tourism Network and a recognized international consultant in tourism safety, applauded the initiative by the SKAL International Cusco and the National Tourism Police in Peru. Texas-based Dr. Tarlow had trained tourism police in many regions in Central and South America.

The Policia de Turismo (POLTUR) provides a better service to foreign tourists visiting Peru and needing help or support during their stay.

Next to providing general information, they are supposed to ensure the safety and security of foreign tourists, protect them and handle all cases where tourists are involved in any offense or crime, be it as victims or culprits).

This includes, of course, the protection of Peruvian children.

SKAL Cusco president Maria del Pilar was excited when she announced last week that the Peruvian National Tourism Police, with the support of Skål Cusco, officially launched a training program for children from public schools in the Andean mountain region.

The launch event attracted 700 students, local authorities, and the press. Their training will feature various speakers and activities to educate children about the dangers of child sexual exploitation in the tourism industry, safety, and cultural heritage.

“Together we will help protect the most vulnerable members of our society.”

Maria del Pilar, president SKAL International Cuscso, Peru

According to Officer Hanner Horna Paz, the Police Commander in charge of this project, the goal is to include 50,000 students and 300 educational institutions in the Cusco Region.

With 12,313 members, SKAL is the world’s oldest and largest travel and tourism organization. It has 308 local clubs in 86 countries,

Besides doing business with friends, SKAL has always shown support in crises, including the recent earthquake in Turkey and the Ukraine refugee situation.

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