General Article Child trafficking, exploitation on the rise, warns UN expert

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In an increasingly interconnected world, children are more at risk than ever of being sexually exploited or sold, a United Nations independent expert warned today, calling for decisive steps at the global level to stop crimes such as child prostitution and trafficking.

‘Millions of girls and boys worldwide are victims of sexual exploitation, even though this issue in recent years has gained increased visibility,’ said Najat Maalla M’jid, the Special Rapporteur on the sale of children, child ...

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