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| Keep your eyes wide open. | If you see a child in danger, inform the local police, the local hospital or child support organizations in your area.Cases of child abuse can also be reported to : www.interpol.org
If you have questions, contact us :childsafe@friends-international.org |
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| Avoid situations and actions that may lead to child exploitation. | ||
Be aware that
certain ’tourist-attractions’ such as orphanage or slum tours exploit children’s vulnerabilities for financal gain.An orphanage is a child's home, a place that should be safe and should respect his/her right to privacy and dignity. |
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| Avoid buying from children and refrain from giving to begging children . | ||
Directly helping them keeps them on the streets and places them at risk. If you really want to help, find and support services that help these children and their families have a better future. www.thinkbeforegiving.org |
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| Purchase products made from parents or youth in training. | ||
In many countries you can buy products made by parents or youth in training that gives them a regular income and a better future. To learn about ChildSafe Certified products,visit:www.childsafe-international/products.asp |
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| Taking children back to your hotel room for any reason is not a good idea. | Worldwide, the charges for child sex offenders are severe. You might be suspected as a pedophile when taking children back to your room. If you want to help a child in need, notify local social workers. |
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| Avoid places that tolerate prostitution. | Throughout the world, high percentage of sex workers are minors. By supporting businesses that tolerate prostitution you are supporting an environment that places children at risk.Do not hesitate to report cases . |
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| Support ChildSafe Network Members. | We train local businesses and people to protect children from abusive situations. Please check our list of ChildSafe members and look out for the ChildSafe logo during your travels. Please use their services:www.childsafe-international.org |
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