For children, their rights and equitable development
An estimated 4,640 children travelled to Iraq or Syria, either alone or with their families, to join the so-called Islamic State. Since the fall of the terrorist group, many of them live in displacement camps under deplorable conditions. They have not only been victims of recruitment or trafficking, but also witnessed extreme violence and indoctrination. […]
CONTINUE READING →Trafficking in persons is a serious crime and a grave violation of human rights. Every year, thousands of people fall into the hands of traffickers, and over 30 percent of all identified victims are children. Almost every country in the world is affected by trafficking, be that places where victims come from, travel through or […]
CONTINUE READING →At least half of the mica from Madagascar is mined by minors between the ages of 5 and 17. Working conditions are harsh and children are continuously exposed to fine particles which can damage their health. Almost all mica from Madagascar goes to China, and research by Terre des Hommes shows there is nothing stopping […]
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