Day of the African Child - June 16
Help recognize Day of the African child on June 16, 2007.
May 11, 2007
Day of the African Child is a day recognized throughout the world on June 16th as an opportunity to reflect on progress toward health, education, equality and protection for all the continent’s children. The theme of this year's Day is child trafficking.
Trafficking refers to the illegal transport of human beings, in particular women and children, for the purpose of selling them or exploiting their labor. Trafficking of children is one of the most severe violations of human rights in the world today, involving over a million children worldwide.
This month, communities around the world are organizing to raise awareness about child trafficking. One of the most effective means of preventing trafficking is to provide youth with opportunities to receive quality education. The more youth (and adults) know about their rights, the better equipped they are to fight violations of these rights.
Below are some simple ways you can take action and help youth around the world secure their rights.
Trafficking refers to the illegal transport of human beings, in particular women and children, for the purpose of selling them or exploiting their labor. Trafficking of children is one of the most severe violations of human rights in the world today, involving over a million children worldwide.
This month, communities around the world are organizing to raise awareness about child trafficking. One of the most effective means of preventing trafficking is to provide youth with opportunities to receive quality education. The more youth (and adults) know about their rights, the better equipped they are to fight violations of these rights.
Below are some simple ways you can take action and help youth around the world secure their rights.
- Download a sample letter {.doc, 25K} then mail or e-mail to your elected representatives. Locate addresses at: www.senate.gov and www.house.gov
- Help us connect with young people who are interested in global issues so that more youth participate in our US based Youth Engagement and Action programs, including:
- Youth United for Global Action and Awareness (YUGA): Youth can start a YUGA chapter or attend YUGA Leadership Camp this summer
- School linking: Connect classrooms in the US with youth in another part of the world
- Educational resources: Run an activity, show a film, or educate peers on global issues
- Learning more about child trafficking: Learn how and why children are trafficked
- You can also donate money to a Plan fund that is working to prevent children from being trafficked and used for labor
