CHR bats for centers, training to help victims of child sexual abuse and exploitation

Undated file photo released by the United Nations Children's Fund shows children playing together outdoors.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights on Thursday highlighted the need for separate centers for children who are victims of child sexual abuse and exploitation.

The commission also called attention to the lack of special training of prosecutors in handling child sexual abuse cases.

To recall, Mama Fatima Singhateh — the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children, including child prostitution, child pornography, and other child sexual abuse material —  said that the Philippines remains a source and destination country for child trafficking, forced marriage, labor and sexual exploitation.

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