Anti-Child Trafficking day was held in Hsar Thulay School in Maesot Thailand at 9 am today.

About 300 people, including teachers and students from 40 Burmese schools in Maesot, attended the function.

Naw Hpaw Ray, chairperson of the migrant children committee, said "we have a duty to help children, who are victims of child trafficking. I would like to urge all of us to unite in helping them."

At the function, a 14-year old student said "we would like to say 'thanks' to our teachers who have organized this Anti-Children Trafficking Day. Cases of exploitation of children are widespread in Burma. Children are forcibly recruited as soldiers in Burma."

Children entertained the audience with songs, dance performances, and an opera during the Anti-Children Trafficking Day function.
On 2000, a convention recognized that child trafficking is a crime. Many countries signed the agreement of the convention. December 12 is observed as Anti-Children Trafficking Day.
Anti-Children Trafficking Day functions were held in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, and Singapore.