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ISSUES • PEDOPHILIA

Pedophilia, defined as an adult participating in sexual activity with a child, is endemic in South Africa and around the world. Sex with minors has become a proliferating business. In South Africa alone, there are an estimated 38,000 child prostitutes. Children are being sold to brothels, clubs and other illegal venues where they are exploited as modern day slaves.1

South Africa has an estimated 58 rapes per day of children under the age of 18. Over 52,000 cases of rape were reported in 2002 and approximately 40 percent of the victims were under 18. Studies have shown that 1 out of 3 girls and 1 out of 5 boys in South Africa are sexually molested.2 Legal authorities, as well as academic experts, have put partial blame on some traditional healers for the surge in the number of child rapes. The said healers have advised patients who are HIV positive to have sex with a virgin as a "cure" for the disease. Doctors for Life (DFL) strongly advocates that this criminal practice will not cure HIV/AIDS, but will spread the disease to uninfected children.

Though numerous children are forced into the sex trade on the streets, many are reportedly raped by immediate family members. In response to the growing number of sexual abuse cases against children, the South African government has called for a review of "the legislation governing sexual crimes".3 Pedophilia is a heinous crime which must be stopped, not only for the safety and protection of minor children but for the preservation of the moral fiber of South Africa. Doctors for Life offers help and counseling to pedophiles who wish to find release from this addictive sexual behavior. We also offer support for the many who have been victims of sexual abuse or assault. Please contact DFL for more information.

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