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- Robbie Williams - More Precious than Gold Time 2008-05-29 18:42
- Based around a poem by Simon Armitage, this short film gives a chilling insight into the horrors of child trafficking.Child traffickingEvery year, worldwide, an estimated 1.2 million children are "trafficked" into prostitution, domestic slavery or other exploitative labour.The victims come from developing and industrialised countries. They are transported internally and across borders. But all are destined for ruthless exploitation. The children most vulnerable to trafficking are poor and uneducated. Girls are particularly at risk. Some are abducted or kidnapped, others sold by their parents. Once separated from their family they can become malnourished and neglected, and are subjected to violence and sexual abuse. They are also at risk of HIV infection. Trafficked children are driven by fear. Their traffickers control them with threats, rape, violence and drugs. They are told that if they escape, their family will be killed; if they seek help, they will be deported. Children who do return home suffer low self-esteem and discrimination. Not only does trafficking violate every child's right to be protected and grow up in a family, it also deprives them of education and opportunity. UNICEF is working to combat trafficking worldwide. Our projects range from providing safe houses and skills training centres for victims, to campaigns for legal reform. But this complex crime -- involving a chain of people, from professional recruiters to truck drivers and corrupt officials -- can only be ended with a co-ordinated global response. Please watch this video -- UNICEF needs your support.Please note that this video carries a 12a rating.
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