Unicef cites rising rate of child-trafficking ($10 Billion industry)

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http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20050404.wchild0404/BNStory/International/


Unicef warned Monday that millions of children round the globe are being trafficked annually in an illegal industry worth $10-billion (U.S.) a year, rivalling the trade in illicit drugs and arms.

UN Children's Fund executive director Carol Bellamy urged legislators worldwide to ensure the protection of children by instituting laws that stop their exploitation and abuse.

International Labour Organization figures for 2000 estimate 1.8 million children are exploited in the commercial sex industry, while Unicef estimates that child soldiers have been used in more than 30 ongoing or recent armed conflicts in almost every region of the world


Ms. Bellamy said child-trafficking persists because criminal syndicates are behind the illicit trade, tourism is sometimes involved and victims often are afraid to come forward. Curbing poverty and ensuring that children are in school would help reduce the vulnerability of youngsters from marginalized communities, she added.

[Atman]

1. A $10 billion industry? Watch out, W will try to give them a tax break!

Allow them to place their money in Caymen Island bank accounts while avoiding prosecution!

[Festivito]

2. Already done. Question is: how much do they donate to RepubliCONs.

...or are donations taken in kind.