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Child prostitute and trafficking estimated numbers country rise: ECPAT International
In Thailand- research group the Protection Project estimate the number of child victims of prostitution to be at least 80,000 but likely to be in the hundreds of thousands ,
In Sri Lanka, The government itself estimates there are approximately 30,000 children involved.
In Taiwan, between 40,000 and 60,000 children are sex workers ,
In China, the estimates range from 200,000 to 500,000 ,
In Brazil, the estimates range from 500,000 to 2 million ,
In the Dominican Republic, an estimated 25,000 ,
In West Africa, an estimated 35,000 ,
In Bangladesh, An estimated 13,000 children in Bangladesh are prey to the commercial sex industry of the country. More than 20,000 children are born and live in the 18 registered red-light areas of Bangladesh. Country-by-Country Reports Child Prostitution (gvnet.com)
In the United States, The US Department of Justice estimates the numbers to be between 100,000 and 3 million. These figures include children involved in prostitution, child pornography and who have been trafficked into the United States.
ECPAT International- article found at www.sadashivan.com/factsandfigures/
In Sri Lanka, The government itself estimates there are approximately 30,000 children involved.
In Taiwan, between 40,000 and 60,000 children are sex workers ,
In China, the estimates range from 200,000 to 500,000 ,
In Brazil, the estimates range from 500,000 to 2 million ,
In the Dominican Republic, an estimated 25,000 ,
In West Africa, an estimated 35,000 ,
In Bangladesh, An estimated 13,000 children in Bangladesh are prey to the commercial sex industry of the country. More than 20,000 children are born and live in the 18 registered red-light areas of Bangladesh. Country-by-Country Reports Child Prostitution (gvnet.com)
In the United States, The US Department of Justice estimates the numbers to be between 100,000 and 3 million. These figures include children involved in prostitution, child pornography and who have been trafficked into the United States.
ECPAT International- article found at www.sadashivan.com/factsandfigures/
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
NYC FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR ANTI-CHILD TRAFFICKING
Date and Time: 9 October 2008 from 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Location: 723 Washington Street, New York, NY
Tickets: $75 at door / $70 reserved
Purpose: To raise awareness on global issue of child trafficking and to raise funds benefiting two non-profit organizations, Saigon Children Charity and Thao Dan, which protect Rights of Children in Vietnam.
Event Activities: Video, Live Performances, and Silent Auction
Only An Angel Can Save Me Now performances.
Numerous press writers/executives from TV and Newspapers are expected to attend the event. Event photographer and videographer will be there to document the event for educational footage.
Please mark your calendar and spread the word.
Location: 723 Washington Street, New York, NY
Tickets: $75 at door / $70 reserved
Purpose: To raise awareness on global issue of child trafficking and to raise funds benefiting two non-profit organizations, Saigon Children Charity and Thao Dan, which protect Rights of Children in Vietnam.
Event Activities: Video, Live Performances, and Silent Auction
Only An Angel Can Save Me Now performances.
Numerous press writers/executives from TV and Newspapers are expected to attend the event. Event photographer and videographer will be there to document the event for educational footage.
Please mark your calendar and spread the word.
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