Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2005-07-05-Speech-2-091"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2005-07-05"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Exploitation and child labour in developing countries2
dcterms:Language	"el"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20050705.20.2-091"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2005-07-05-Speech-2-0922
lpv:speaker	lp:Manolis Mavrommatis2
lpv:spokenAs	vice-chair; CULT (2004-07-22--2007-01-14)3 member; EPP-ED (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; PETI (2004-09-13--2007-01-14)3 unknown; Nea Dimokratia (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 substitute; DEVE (2004-07-22--2007-01-14)3 member; Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3
lpv:translated text	". Madam President, just last week the entire world showed its sensitivity by giving a resounding 'yes' to the fight against hunger and poverty in Africa. These were not just musical notes; they were messages of humanity and support to a continent where millions of human lives, including small children, are desperately seeking a helping hand. Together with the other countries, the European Union was the first to respond to the global invitation. This movement highlights the need for both vigilance and attention on our part. The report on the exploitation of children in developing countries, with particular emphasis on child labour, is the first action which relates entirely to the phenomenon of child labour, which has taken on worrying proportions worldwide, especially in Africa, Asia and Central and South America. To be specific, 352 million children under the age of 18 are working. Approximately half of them are in an environment which puts their physical and mental health at risk, while 1 800 000 children are used by prostitution and pornography gangs. This phenomenon applies not only to developing countries, but also to the European Union. I need only remind you that, in Eastern Europe and in the Mediterranean area, 5 million children are subject to exploitation in the workplace. However, it is the 121 million children – including 65 million girls – who never went to school that are sounding the alarm bell. In 1990, the conclusions of the World Summit for Children included the objective of ensuring that, by 2000, every child in the world should have access to education and at least 80% of them should have the opportunity to finish a basic education. The countries must realise that, if they do not invest primarily in the quality of their human resources, they are condemned to perpetuate their under-development. This is the main element which I wish to mention in my report."@en1
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