However, this minority still live on the margins of society and are subject to numerous forms of discrimination, of which children bear the brunt.ĭespite the idyllic image people have of New Zealand, in reality this country hides many problems, such as the numerous Maori gangs that sprung up in the wake of radical economic reform.
In 2006, this community represented 14.6% of the country’s population. Maoris arrived in New Zealand in the 11th century. The state of children belonging to indigenous populations These children lose their autonomy and freedom, and simply become victims of the trafficking system. Men regularly “place their order” for their future bride via trafficking networks. Prostitution is not the only form of exploitation. More generally, in collaboration with NGOs, the government has implemented an action plan targeting child commercial exploitation. However, the Human Rights Commission recognises that it could become more serious. For the moment, the problem remains manageable. This also leads to legal complications.īy working with non-governmental organisations (NGOs), the government is attempting to regulate the problem by financing programmes, such as housing schemes and other forms of aid, aimed at helping young girls leave prostitution and reintegrate into society.Ĭhild trafficking is more prominent in New Zealand than one would imagine. Many women are therefore too afraid to come forward and give a statement. In their attempt to break up the people trafficking network, the police face many obstacles, as the victims are often controlled by pimps. A study conducted by the Prostitution Law Review Committee (PLRC) in April 2004 estimates that approximately 200 minors are forced into prostitution every day.Īccording to the New Zealand police force, there are approximately 500 Thai women and young girls working in the sex industry in Auckland. In New Zealand, many young girls are forced into prostitution. No longer able to turn a blind eye to the seriousness of the situation, the government invests 2 billion dollars every year in the fight against child abuse. For example, the death rate following child abuse is 4 to 6 times higher in New Zealand than in Norway. New Zealand’s child abuse rate is one of the highest in the developed world. UNICEF studies have revealed that nearly 3 500 children under the age of 15 die each year in the industrial world following physical abuse and negligence. In households where the income is 60% less than the country’s average, 20% of children suffer from poverty. Main problems faced by children in New Zealand: Life expectancy: 81,1 years Under-5 mortality rate: 5 ‰
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