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We take a rights-based approach, centring every child’s fundamental human right to be protected from trafficking and exploitation as outlined in national legislation and the international legal framework. Our work is child-centred and guided by the meaningful and ethical participation of the young people we support.

 

Published: 22nd January, 2019

Updated: 27th January, 2021

Author: Sinead Geoghegan

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