November, 2002
Philippine News Digest 44
November 30, 2002 ·
Contents: Asia marks World Aids Day amid warnings of epidemic Six minors rescued from prostitution Raising awareness about sex tourism in Mexico Asia marks World Aids Day amid warnings of epidemic Countries across Asia commemorated World Aids Day with events to raise awareness of the disease amid warnings that the number of people with HIV/AIDS […]
Read More...246 Million Children Working During World Days For Children
November 29, 2002 ·
19 November 2002 – Almost a quarter of a billion children are working as child labourers today during the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse, and will continue toiling tomorrow on Universal Children’s Day. Despite the world’s promise to care for every child, the scourge of child labour still leaves countless children deprived […]
Read More...Philippine News Digest 43
November 25, 2002 ·
Contents: 10 boys wound selves in bid to oust ‘abusive’ jail exec 8-month OFW remittance up 22.6% Suspected pedophile held 10 boys wound selves in bid to oust ‘abusive’ jail exec At least 10 boys detained at the Cebu City-run facility for minor offenders have inflicted wounds, scratches and cuts in their arms and hands […]
Read More...Philippine News Digest 42
November 16, 2002 ·
Contents: Millions still caught in child labor trap NGOs seek release of 35 youths from adult jails Clergymen oppose return of mining in Eastern Samar Millions still caught in child labor trap Millions of children are still forced to labour in dreadful conditions, a new study reveals. In a landmark global survey the International Labor […]
Read More...Briefing Highlights Needs Of Child Trafficking Victims
November 3, 2002 ·
ECPAT-USA recently held a very successful briefing in support of the launch of our new report, International Trafficking of Children to New York City for Sexual Purposes. Presentations by representatives from UNICEF, the FBI, the Garbriella Network and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops were followed by a discussion about the unmet needs of trafficked […]
Read More...Ensuring Global Justice For Children Beyond Borders
November 2, 2002 ·
In August 1996 Canadian government delegates and representatives from non-governmental organizations (NGO) were invited to participate in the first World Congress against Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in Stockholm, Sweden. Canadian participants went into the conference with the belief that it was Canadian offenders committing acts against foreign children who should be of concern. What […]
Read More...Raising Awareness About Sex Tourism In Mexico
November 1, 2002 ·
An estimated 16,000 child prostitutes are found in Mexican tourist destinations and border cities. In response, in September, a vigil was held on the Mexico-U.S. border in Nogales, Arizona, organized by Arizonans for the Protection of Children, a member group of the U.S. Campaign Against the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children. ECPAT-USA co-sponsored the event […]
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