Miss Global Philippines 2016 Camille “CJ” Hirro has been appointed as the new ambassador of World Vision. World Vision Organisation works for the protection of children against exploitation, whether in person or online. The organisation celebrates its 60th year in the Philippines, and launched its latest campaign, “It Takes a World to End Sexual Exploitation of Children”. The project aims to reach and protect three million Filipino children against sexual abuse by 2020.

“One of the most important and immediate perquisites of winning a national pageant like Miss Global is being promoted to a status of credibility,” said Camille Hirro in an interview. “It’s a privilege. It’s a special power. People listen to us. Children look up to us. I want to use this status that I enjoy advocating for more meaningful causes like women empowerment, accessible education, or in this case for World Vision, protection of children from sexual crimes,” the beauty queen added.

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According to the reports, Philippines ranks tenth in the world in context to sexual exploitation of children aged 10-14. The manager of World Vision Advocacy, Kathrine Yee, said in her speech, “This is an urgent matter. We need to educate and empower the children and the caregivers, work closely with the government, and get influencers to send the message out and get all stakeholders involved.”

World Vision, in partnership with the IJM, DSWD, and the Inter-Agency Against Trafficking (IACAT), works towards raising more awareness on the issue of sexual violence on children, especially online. The organisation looks out for funding and volunteers for prevention training, rescue operations, aftercare and reintegration programs, and engagement of children survivors to be better and effective advocates.

World Vision is being supported by many other celebrities including, Marc Nelson for Disaster Risk Reduction, Joyce Pring for Child Sponsorship, Jasmine Curtis-Smith for Youth, Tintin Bersola-Babao for Nutrition, Bianca Umali for Education, Miriam Quiambao for Child Protection, and National Ambassadors Tippy dos Santos and Sam Concepcion, among others.

Camille Hirro was the First Runner-Up at the Miss Global 2016 pageant. Hirro is an event and TV host, a voice talent, and a political writer.

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