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Today, November 20, is Universal Children’s Day. The International Labour Organization estimates that there are 218 million children worldwide engaged in labor, while millions are vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. I support the efforts of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to build awareness and with a special focus on Asia where the problems are especially acute. My company, Red Lantern Journeys, is dedicated to spreading the awareness because we arrange travel to some of the countries that have the worst problems. Child labor prevents societies from educating their people. Ignorance is never acceptable and results in vulnerabilities that will be exploited by those seeking power or wealth. Click the following link to view the video prepared by the UNWTO Protect the Children Campaign:

Protect Children Video