Curupira Mirim Action mobilizes over 5,000 people in child protection actions in Pará
Initiative reinforced monitoring and prevention against sexual exploitation and trafficking of children and adolescents during the month of September
In preparation for the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP), and the Government of Pará, through the Secretary of Public Security and Social Defense (Segup), intensified actions against sexual exploitation and trafficking of children and adolescents in September. Between September 1 and 30, more than five thousand people were mobilized by the Curupira Mirim Operation in 11 municipalities in Pará.
Coordinated by the Directorate of Public Security Policies and Social Prevention (DPS/Segup), the initiative focused efforts on the hotel sector, ports, airports, bars, restaurants, and services, promoting awareness and monitoring actions to reinforce the protection of children and adolescents and enhance security.
The operation involved 190 agents, and 1,407 police actions and procedures, including reports, precautionary measures, protective measures, and investigations. More than 240 locations were monitored, 1,085 people were approached, and six victims were assisted. Additionally, 241 educational actions, 191 pamphleting activities, and 46 lectures were conducted.
The head of Segup, Ualame Machado, emphasizes the results of the commitment to safeguard childhood and adolescence. “The Curupira Mirim Operation reinforces the actions of the Government of Pará in protecting our children and adolescents, especially during this preparation period for COP30. The monitoring and awareness actions carried out by Segup, through the DPS, positively impacted the hotel sector and raised societal awareness about the importance of combating sexual exploitation and trafficking of this demographic. We will continue to invest in initiatives like this to ensure a safe and welcoming environment, reaffirming our commitment to the safety and well-being of the people of Pará,” he highlighted.
Educational Actions – In addition to the overt actions, the operation promoted technical visits to commercial establishments, distributing informational materials and guidance on the identification and reporting of violence involving children and adolescents. The focus was on riverside communities and areas of greater social vulnerability, enhancing the protection of the rights of childhood and adolescence.
About the action – The Curupira Mirim Operation brought together public security forces and entities defending the rights of children and adolescents. Participants included: Military Police (overt actions), Civil Police (judicial activities), Military Fire Brigade, Scientific Police, State Committee for Combating Violence against Children and Adolescents in Pará, and the State Council for the Rights of Children and Adolescents (CEDCA/PA).
The activities were part of a set of inter-institutional actions to ensure the safety and protection of the youth population during the COP30 event in Belém.
