caregivers adults in charge of providing protection and basic care for a child.
census the official count of a population.
disabilities a physical or mental incapacity which can occur from birth or as a result of injury or disease.
discrimination when people make an unjust distinction on the basis of race, colour or sex.
ethnic violence violence that is directed at a specific ethnic group (a group defined by race or culture).
exploitation when children are taken advantage of by adults. For example, children who are forced to work so that adults can profit.
fair trade fair trade, or alternative trade, refers to the exchange of goods based on principles of economic and social justice. The purpose of Fair Trade is to empower low-income artisans and farmers to improve their conditions, and to promote understanding between them and people of developed regions. This is done by paying a fair wage; providing equal opportunities for all people; engaging in environmentally sustainable practices; building long-term trade relationships; and providing healthy and safe working conditions as well as financial and technical assistance to workers whenever possible.
identity a group of qualities – language, nationality, race, religion and others – that constitute a person’s individuality.
indigenous people whose ancestry belongs to a region or country and who are likely to insist on their right to a separate culture linked to a particular territory and their history. Generally, indigenous people have maintained their own language, culture and social organization distinct from the dominant trends of the societies in which they live.
infrastructure the basic foundations of a country such as roads, bridges, schools, hospitals, etc.
marginalized when a person or a group is ignored, shunned or treated as insignificant.
minority a relatively small group of people differing from others in the society of which they are a part in race, religion, language, political persuasion, etc.
pandemic a disease that affects a whole country or the world.
prejudice a preconceived opinion of someone or something, usually with a negative connotation.
prevalence rates percentage of people infected by a disease.
recruited when a person joins a group, usually an army. Recruitment can be voluntary or forced.
stigma a mark or sign of disgrace that brings about prejudice, judgment or discrimination.
trafficking the moving of persons from one place to another illegally, for the profit of others. Child trafficking is lucrative and linked with criminal activity and corruption. It is often hidden and hard to address. Trafficking violates a child’s right to grow up in a family environment. In addition, children who have been trafficked face a range of dangers, including violence and sexual abuse. They are even arrested and detained as illegal aliens – often with little or no access to their parents or other support services.
vulnerable a person that is likely to be harmed physically or psychologically.
