Child Trafficking in Bihar, India

In places like Bihar, India, child-traffickers know that during the annual floods they'll be able to approach children who are lost and alone more easily. They use the subcontinent's vast rail network to transport them sometimes thousands of miles away from home. They then get sold as brides, put to work as domestic servants, as prostitutes or as hard labourers.

Roshan, 14, was trafficked to Haryana state, 1000 km from his home as a child labour stitching, polishing and filling heavy sacks. They didn't pay or feed him. He was reunited with his family after his village child protection committee put pressure on the traffickers to return him.

Save the Children's been setting up child-protection committees and safe play areas in villages prone to flooding in India to warn parents of the dangers their children face and what they can do to protect them.
Learn more about Save the Children's work in child protection.
http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/protection

After disasters, children are particularly vulnerable. You can help children to receive appropriate aid and protection in emergencies by supporting the Children's Emergency Fund. Donate now online at https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/secure/51_4043.htm

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[dendara100]

@jessicacwo exactly, many people fail to realize that these trafficked children are sold to rich patron in Europe, US, and Canada as sex slaves, as servants/maids, as child brides, and prostitutes. The world;s a sick place, the biggest problem are the rich perverts.

[FroggyHope]

It happens all over the world, from every Europe to the poorest countries.

[jessicacwo]

We can not say "shame on India". People all over the world are responsible for this. We need to become aware of this...get over our greed and figure out what we can do to help-directly or indirectly.

[danettey]

thank you for what you do. God BLESS you. and keep you.

[sapanhdoshi]

Slumdog Millionair is a movie, so it has nice story line and ending. Bt its not at all in real life. Its tough to live in india. Bcoz fro ny resource u ve bigcompetition.

[aquaprin]

my language is usually g rated but

these people freakin suck! Somebody please cure their messed up minds!

[ssohi1994]

low life, selfish people, this is disgusting

[200903433]

No, honey not just India every part of the world where you wouldn't think of. So, think before you say.

[alexahaller]

I have heard about it a lot....is this what its about?

[alexahaller]

Its not just india...its everywere.