Fact-a-day

Working children

May 28th, 2009 by admin

There are an estimated 10,000 child labourers in South Africa (this excludes children in sexual slavery), most of which are trafficked into slave like conditions. (Anex CDW, 2008)

This week’s theme: National Child Protection Week

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  • Fighting for the future? It is estimated that more than 2 million children have died...
  • Modern day slavery Of the estimated 600,000 to 800,000 people trafficked across international borders...
  • Against their will South Africa is a source, transit and destination country for victims...

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