Jackie Chan, the Chinese action-film
star and UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) Goodwill Ambassador since 2004, is this
week in Myanmar to help United Nations efforts to combat child trafficking in
the country.
He said: “Trafficking and exploiting
children are horrific crimes. They leave lifelong scars and rob children of their
childhoods.” Also “Children are not for sale. For the sake the world's
children, we must work hard to stamp out these damaging and criminal
practices.”
During these days in Myanmar, Jackie
Chan will visit a vocational training center for trafficked children who have
managed to return to their homes but are in need of special care and support.
He will also travel to UNICEF-supported projects assisting children at risk of
being trafficked, including those without parental care and children who are
living and working on the street.
But how they can effectively combat
trafficking? This question has to be discussed with Myanmar´s Ministry of
Social Welfare and with members of the anti-trafficking police task force. Also
“It is very important that young people know how to protect themselves,” said
Mr. Chan. “Simple things, like knowing not to trust anyone who promises you a
dream job in another country; never going to an unknown place alone; knowing
your parents and your own full name and age; and being able to explain where
you live, help children guard against traffickers.”
But can this visit of an important person change anything? Or is it only an interest of Jackie Chan to increase his own popularity? What do you think? Share your opinion!
But can this visit of an important person change anything? Or is it only an interest of Jackie Chan to increase his own popularity? What do you think? Share your opinion!
Source: www.un.org
To increase his own what? this is so funny. I do believe in Jackie Chan, he most certainly wants to change everything - he is not seeking attention american pop star. ella reeeeeeeeee
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