Child Trafficking

Child trafficking is a human rights violation affecting millions. Children are trafficked into labor, exploited in mines, or recruited into militias in conflict zones. This topic, which contains mature content, aims to raise awareness about trafficking and encourage students to take their own steps in addressing trafficking. Watch this video which aims to raise awareness about trafficking.

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Child Trafficking: Lesson 1 (9-12) In this unit, students will 1) define human trafficking and explain how it violates children’s... Child Trafficking: Lesson 1 (9-12) 9-12 Child Trafficking: Lesson 1 (9-12) Child Trafficking: Lesson 1 (9-12) In this unit, students will 1) define human trafficking and explain how it violates children’s rights and 2)explain some forms that child trafficking takes and how these impact children.	Child Trafficking: Lesson 2 (9-12) In this unit students will 1) discover the estimated number of slaves connected to their... Child Trafficking: Lesson 2 (9-12) 9-12 Child Trafficking: Lesson 2 (9-12) Child Trafficking: Lesson 2 (9-12) In this unit students will 1) discover the estimated number of slaves connected to their lifestyle 2) explore the relationship between goods and products purchased to support a modern lifestyle in the United States and how those products can be part of a larger system that can be connected to forced labor, bonded labor, or slave labor and 3) examine their values regarding fairness and the universality of rights.
Child Trafficking: Lesson 3 (9-12) In this lesson students will explain some of the risk factors that make children around the... Child Trafficking: Lesson 3 (9-12) 9-12 Child Trafficking: Lesson 3 (9-12) Child Trafficking: Lesson 3 (9-12) In this lesson students will explain some of the risk factors that make children around the world vulnerable to trafficking.	Child Trafficking: Lesson 4 (9-12) In this lesson students will 1) identify different kinds of programs that protect children from... child_trafficking_lesson_4_9-12.pdf 9-12 child_trafficking_lesson_4_9-12.pdf Child Trafficking: Lesson 4 (9-12) In this lesson students will 1) identify different kinds of programs that protect children from trafficking 2) interpret a story about child trafficking into a graphical form like a comic strip.
Full Unit: Child Trafficking (6-8) This unit, which contains mature content, explores the issue of child trafficking, how UNICEF is... end_trafficking_ms_unit.pdf 6-8 end_trafficking_ms_unit.pdf Full Unit: Child Trafficking (6-8) This unit, which contains mature content, explores the issue of child trafficking, how UNICEF is responding, and how students can address trafficking issues in their communities.	Full Unit: Child Trafficking (9-12) This unit, which contains mature content, explores the issue of child trafficking, how UNICEF is... Child Trafficking unit final 9-12 9-12 Child Trafficking unit final 9-12 Full Unit: Child Trafficking (9-12) This unit, which contains mature content, explores the issue of child trafficking, how UNICEF is responding, and how students can address trafficking issues in their communities.

Child Trafficking Educator Resources ... Child Trafficking Educator Resources 9-12 Child Trafficking Educator Resources Child Trafficking Educator Resources This guide is meant to help educators effectively engage and discuss the subject of child trafficking with their students so future generations can both understand these violations and effectively become allies for change.	Girl Power on the Tea Plantations of India A UNICEF partnership with the Assam Branch Indian Tea Association is working to create economic... Girl Power on the Tea Plantations of India 6-8 9-12 Girl Power on the Tea Plantations of India Girl Power on the Tea Plantations of India A UNICEF partnership with the Assam Branch Indian Tea Association is working to create economic opportunity for girls.
How to Talk with Children in the Aftermath of Violence When violent events occur, it is a natural inclination to want to protect children from the... how_to_talk_with_children_in_the_aftermath_of_violence.pdf PK-2 3-5 6-8 9-12 how_to_talk_with_children_in_the_aftermath_of_violence.pdf How to Talk with Children in the Aftermath of Violence When violent events occur, it is a natural inclination to want to protect children from the terrifying details as they unfold in the media. Yet in an age of pervasive communications technology, it is impossible to shield children – especially once they reach school age – from unpleasant world events. There are ways, however, that we as educators and family members can help youth to cope with and make sense of tragedy in the world around them.	Voices from Children: Child Labor and Child Trafficking This slide includes excerpts, quotes and opinions of children from Pakistan and Nigeria who have... Voices from Children: Child Labor and Child Trafficking 6-8 9-12 Voices from Children: Child Labor and Child Trafficking Voices from Children: Child Labor and Child Trafficking This slide includes excerpts, quotes and opinions of children from Pakistan and Nigeria who have been affected by the issues of child labor and child trafficking respectively.
When Children are Put in Harm's Way "Child Protection" is a facet of UNICEF's work that covers a wide array of issues. From child... Children in Harm's Way 6-8 9-12 Children in Harm's Way When Children are Put in Harm's Way "Child Protection" is a facet of UNICEF's work that covers a wide array of issues. From child labor, to the demobilization of child soldiers and prevention of child trafficking, UNICEF is working to create safe havens for children.

Child Labor in Bolivia Watch a video about Augustin, a 13 year-old Bolivian who worked for two years in a mineral mine... 6-8 9-12 Child Labor in Bolivia Watch a video about Augustin, a 13 year-old Bolivian who worked for two years in a mineral mine. He now has left the mines in hopes of a better life. Download	Child Soldiers This video, which contains some mature content, explains how child soldiers are witnesses and... 9-12 Child Soldiers This video, which contains some mature content, explains how child soldiers are witnesses and victims of violence. In the past two years, UNICEF and its partners have freed more than 20,000 children from this form of bondage. Download
End Trafficking Public Service Announcement Child trafficking can be likened to modern-day slavery. Trafficking is not just an issue that... 6-8 9-12 End Trafficking Public Service Announcement Child trafficking can be likened to modern-day slavery. Trafficking is not just an issue that happens to people in other countries. Cases of human trafficking have been reported in all 50 U.S. States. Download	Feature Film: Not My Life Not My Life, with this accompanying... 6-8 9-12 Feature Film: Not My Life Not My Life, with this accompanying viewing guide, depicts the scourge of human trafficking on a global scale, contains some graphic scenes and is recommended only for a mature audience. Filmed on five continents in a dozen countries, Not My Life takes viewers into a world where millions of children are exploited through practices including forced labor, domestic servitude, begging, sex tourism and child soldiering. This 32-minute version of the film was created in partnership with the U.S. Fund for UNICEF’s End Trafficking project. For more information email endtrafficking@unicefusa.org. Educator resources on child trafficking can be found at http://teachunicef.org/explore/topic/child-trafficking. Download
Supporting Former Child Soldiers in DR Congo Watch a video about how UNICEF is supporting former child soldiers in the Democratic Republic of... 6-8 9-12 Supporting Former Child Soldiers in DR Congo Watch a video about how UNICEF is supporting former child soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Download	Vulnerable Children in Benin UNICEF is combating trafficking and exploitation of children for economic gain. Girls are... 9-12 Vulnerable Children in Benin UNICEF is combating trafficking and exploitation of children for economic gain. Girls are disproportionately affected by this practice in Benin. Download