Cash compensation for Bangladesh’s child jockeys (2010 UPDATE: Sorry, this link has expired)
I remember receiving email from a visitor who was very upset about the plight of child jockeys in the United Arab Emirates. As I recall, she protested to the ruler of the UAE. I can’t find her contact info now, but I hope she sees this. Protests have paid off. Robot jockeys are now used instead of children. (I’m not kidding.)
UPDATE: A video about the children and the UAE’s compensation payout:
I heard about this on the BBC. Those poor children certainly had a dreadful time.
Yes, it was shocking, and I’m glad this practice seems to be ending.