The Centre, with support from Save the Children Sri Lanka, has published a new study that examines child rights risks within the Sri Lankan tourism sector's accomodation supply chain. 

Background - Why Focus on the Tourism Industry?

Two years after successfully launching the Mother and Child-Friendly Seal for Responsible Business in Sri Lanka’s tea sector, The Centre for Child Rights and Business is extending the programme to the country’s tourism sector – a vital pillar of Sri Lanka’s economy that is poised to expand significantly in the next few years. As an initial step, we conducted a comprehensive child rights risk mapping within the tourism sector’s accommodation supply chain to identify the needs, challenges and risks faced by children and families associated with this industry. The recommendations derived from this study’s findings will provide valuable input for development of the Seal initiative in the tourism sector, and will help inform its focus and priorities for businesses and stakeholders operating in this space.