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What is the meaning of child exploitation?

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Child exploitation refers to when a child is taken advantage of, abused or harmed by another person, whether economically, sexually or through other means. The core element of child exploitation is the abusive use of power or trust to manipulate and control the exploited person.

A child who is at risk of being, or is being, or has been abused or neglected. According to the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, it includes children or young people  without a parent, guardian or caregiver who can assume parental responsibility for their safety and wellbeing, nor is willing and able to protect them from abuse or neglect or the risk of abuse or neglect.