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- 10.11.2010
Two weeks to prevent child abuse
"From the data of the State Police for 2009, only describes a scenario in which the Italian children have a great need for protection," said Steve Giannotta, Head of Rights of the Child of Terre des Hommes. Terre des Hommes for this campaign launches 'I Protect Kids' solidarity with sms 45509 against child abuse. Globally, the numbers are huge: the United Nations estimates that between 500 million and 1 billion and a half children subjected to some form of violence or abuse. "Terre des Hommes will raise awareness and put pressure on municipalities and government to not lower our guard on the phenomenon but it increases the commitment and reinforce the measures for the protection of minors."In the Country "I protect the children" is combined from 8 to 21 November 2010 a joint fundraiser with the sms phones from 45,509 € 2 Tim, Vodafone, Wind, 3 and Coop Voce and fixed-line telecom.
Campaign symbol is a yellow ribbon to wear at the November 19, declared a UN World Day for Prevention of childhood. Around that time a number of initiatives have been organized to put the spotlight on the problem of violence and the need for everyone to become "child care" and a personal commitment to prevent any incident of abuse.
· 13 November: yellow mini marathon in the historic center of Milan, attended by among others the actress Andrea and Luigi Osvart Pelazza of Reservoir Dogs, spokesperson of the campaign.
Al · 13 November 21 at Palazzo Ducale in Genoa will open the exhibition UNCHILDREN - Childhood Denied.
November 19 · charity evening at Fiat Open Lounge in Milan with the presentation of the new book "Slaves" by Anna Pozzi and Eugenia Bonetti with histories of prostitution and trafficking in girls with the participation of actress Irene and Arianna Scommegna Quartana. Next, Minilite Alexia.
For the Italian Municipalities Terre des Hommes, along with CISMAI (Italian Coordination of Services against maltreatment and abuse Childhood), has drafted a 5-point manifesto, including the adoption of a Charter of Children on which to base policy municipal, not just those strictly related to services aimed at children.
The World Day for Prevention of Violence on Children organized by Terre des Hommes is held under the patronage of the President of the Republic. In addition, the campaign "I protect the children" has received the patronage of the Ministry of Equal Opportunities and the ANCI (National Association of Italian Municipalities) and the Municipality of Milan.
Promoted internationally since 2000 by the World Women Summit Foundation (WWSF) in Geneva, the campaign "I Protect Kids" by Terre des Hommes hosts and raised to national level, the message of the Global Campaign for Prevention of Child Abuse ", which in 2009 brought together more than 700 organizations in 125 countries worldwide.
The proceeds will finance the Houses of the Sun of Terre des Hommes in Colombia (for children who are victims of torture), Mauritania (children in conflict with the law) and Peru (working children) of Terre des Hommes.
Terre des Hommes 50 years working to protect children worldwide from violence, abuse and exploitation and to ensure every child in school, informal education, medical care and food.
Terre des Hommes is currently operating in 70 countries with over 1,100 projects to benefit children. The Foundation Terre des Hommes Italy is part of the International Federation Terre des Hommes, works in partnership with ECHO and is accredited with the European Union, the UN and the Italian Foreign Ministry. For information:
www.terredeshommes.it
www.ioproteggoibambini.it