16 March - Human Rights - Professor Susan Kreston – An expert on issues of child abuse joins us to talk about child trafficking

In today’s show, we were joined on the line by Professor Susan Kreston – An expert on issues of child abuse, exploitation and child trafficking. Professor Kreston is a former US prosecutor specializing in child abuse cases. We were talking about child trafficking. With the 2010 World Cup tournament around the corner many articles have been penned about the safety of our children during and after the tournament. With most children rights activists calling on government to put stringent measures in making sure that children will not be abused, exploited and trafficked as prostitutes. Professor Kreston explained more whether we are indeed to be concerned or such fears are unfounded. She is currently a Research Fellow at the University of the Free State Centre for Psychology and Law, and consultant to US and South African and numerous other international governments and organizations on issues of child sexual exploitation, trafficking, and abuse. For more information on issues of child abuse, exploitation and child trafficking contact Activists Networking against the Exploitation of Child Domestic Workers on (021) 638 5520 or visit www.anexcdw.org.za alternatively contact the Network Against Child Labour on (011) 836 9942 or visit www.childlabour.co.za