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Local August 11, 2016 | 12:15 pm

96% of Dominican minors face sexual exploitation in east region: study

Dominican Republic.- 96% of children and youngsters in DominicanRepublic’s east region are at risk of commercial sexual exploitation, as evidencedby three studies in 10 communities, disclosed by Plan International Wednesday, EFEreports.

Commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), in allits forms, is a violation of fundamental rights and a modern form of slavery.

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