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The Killers Featured in New UNICEF Video
The Killers have contributed their support to UNICEF to raise awareness about the issue of sex trafficking. Their song "Goodnight, Travel Well" is featured in a brand-new video that will start airing on MTV around the world today.
We are deeply shocked and appalled that women and children are forced into such exploitative situations,” said a spokesperson for The Killers in a press release. “We hope that through MTV's efforts, and this powerful video, millions of people across the world learn about this tragic form of modern-day slavery."
The video for ‘Goodnight, Travel Well’ has the potential to reach more than 500 million households in 168 countries.
“There is almost no country in the world now that isn’t affected by human trafficking in some way,” said UNICEF Chief of Child Protection Susan Bissell. “The statistics are staggering. More than 1.2 million children are being trafficked each year and nearly 80 per cent of all trafficking is for sexual exploitation, and the most at risk are girls.
“We see this music video as a powerful way to reach out and raise awareness among young people, across borders and across language barriers,” she added.
July 15, 2009 in The Killers | Permalink
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This may be the best moved by UNICEF but I don't know if this medium used could stop it. It may increased awareness but I do hope it will make an effort to stop totally human trafficking.
Posted by: MakeBeats at Jul 15, 2009 11:52:00 AM
Wow, that is a powerful video. That is a cause I feel I want to get behind!
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Posted by: Music Careers at Jul 16, 2009 2:07:56 AM
