European Union Flag CollectedThe programme aims to reach an estimated 12,000 childrenThe European Union has contributed over $690,000 to support Unicef’s work protecting the rights of children affected by migration in Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, the project will focus on issues of internal and cross-border migration; it will include children who are at-risk or survivors of trafficking. According to official estimates, there is evidence of Bangladeshi children and women been trafficked from Bangladesh to India. Thanks to the European Union (EU) for this generous contribution, which will help to better protect children on the move,” he added. Ambassador and the Head of Delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh Rensje Teerink said: “All children, regardless of their migration status, must be protected.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 10, 2018 09:45 UTC