UNICEF: In Benin, Angelique Kidjo visits childrens' centers

COTONOU, Benin, 4 October 2007 -- At the Laura Vicuna Centre for child rehabilitation here in Cotonou, UNICEF Goodwill Angélique Kidjo held in her arms a sobbing Rosine, 13, who had just bravely told her story of abuse.

A quarter of all children aged 5 through 14 in Benin work. Many of them are abused, and each year several thousand become victims of trafficking. The fight to protect children from trafficking and abuse is a top priority of UNICEF and its partners, who work on prevention as well as care and reintegration of the young victims.

To read the full story, visit: http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/benin_41117.html

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[Wallaaii]

Thank you Sister Kidjo Angelique