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Cambodian Child Beggars in Bangkok

The issue of Cambodian Child beggars, particularly in Bangkok, has been a collective concern of the anti-trafficking community for many years.  New research by Friends and UNIAP shed new light on previous assumptions and findings, and highlighted new trends in Cambodian child begging in Thailand.

Consultation workshops to discuss the recommendations of the research were conducted in Thailand and Cambodia on the 6 of October 2006 and the 23 of January 2007 respectively. During these consultations, findings of the research team were presented and discussed with key government departments and non-governmental actors. From this, practical recommendations and follow-up steps were developed to address the issue of Cambodian child beggars in Thailand. The process has been a testament to the commitment and effort of the Governments of Cambodia and Thailand on this issue and has reflected their preparedness to approach the delicate challenges that are associated with improving the current situation.

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Cambodian Child Beggars in Bangkok: New Research to Initiate Action