KSQF and ECPAT International announce first-ever Arabic translation and localisation of global child protection terminology guidelinesSharjah-led initiative aims to strengthen legal clarity, professional practice, and regional coordination in combating child sexual exploitation and abuse

• Landmark partnership signed between the Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation and ECPAT International to align child protection efforts across the Arab region
• The initiative addresses a gap in harmonised Arabic terminology on child sexual exploitation and abuse, supporting stronger prevention and response to both online and offline crimes
• Fully funded by KSQF and jointly implemented with ECPAT, the project includes regional validation with experts and survivor-led organisations, ahead of the launch of the official Arabic edition in Q4 2026.
• The guidelines aim to improve access to justice through clearer legal definitions, stronger cross-sector coordination, and survivor-centred professional practice
• The initiative was launched at the House of Wisdom in Sharjah, bringing together regional and international stakeholders to discuss digital-era exploitation and accountability