Physical, sexual and psychological abuse is shockingly common in Gabon and there has also been a recent rise in child trafficking.
UNICEF is already working with the government of Gabon and making real progress in addressing these issues. We recently established three care centres for child victims of trafficking. This has provided emotional and social support and medical care to vulnerable children, and contributed to the government of Gabon increasing its commitment to child rights. However there is still a long way to go.
The solution
The next stage of this important work is to provide training to religious communities across Gabon on child rights and to produce bible-based sermons promoting the prohibition of child abuse and exploitation.
What UNICEF is doing
20 police stations will be equipped to make them suitable to care for trafficked children, and 100 police officers will be trained on child protection systems. UNICEF will support agreements between Gabon and its neighbouring countries to further prevent the trafficking of children, improve judiciary procedures and provide guidance on the care of trafficked children.
Working closely with the government of Gabon as well as with local and religious communities, UNICEF aims to reduce physical, sexual and psychological violence in households, schools, prisons and traditional places of worship, benefitting at least 600,000 children across the country.
Help us achieve this goal
£6,310 could provide support and training to the Trafficking Help Line Centre in Gabon, benefitting approximately 450 children each year.
To find out more about this project or to support it now, please email us or call 020 7375 6212.
