UNICEF Hungary published 3 related videos, in which Hungarian child actors explain how they can protect themselves from their own fathers, 'providing ideas' for fellow child victims.

For a few days videos were also shown in cinemas, even before kid's movies, forcing families to watch them. As a result of an immediate scandal they have been removed from cinemas, but only from films under the age limit of 16.

In the video above, Luca, a 10-year old girl, explains how she suggests others to lock the room door after Mum leaves home and before father 'pays a visit', saying she is sure father will definately come.

The girl also says that she used to hide in a closet awau from father instead of ”just waiting for him” in the bed.

In the other video a small boy, Benji - video available here - explains how to cover up furniture with clothes in order to protect against more serious injuries he would otherwise suffer when his father beats him up.

In the third video - available here - a girl provides ideas about how kids should wrap up and get prepared to be less exposed when punched or hit by arguing parents.

Most of the employees at the Hungarian UNCIEF office are women news portal mno.hu points out in an opinion piece...

Although there is no doubt about the importance of UNICEF’s worldwide mission, such videos could be counter-productive and may actually harm Hungarian children and the families.

An open letter  was submitted to UNICEF on the matter by the local 'Fathers for Justice' group - Apák az Igazságért -  an officially registered organisation in Hungary. They represents the interest of separated fathers who are fighting for correct contact time with their children. Since the beginning of scandal they have been invited to different TV and radio stations to express their opinion about these videos.

Source: Hungary Today

Republished with permission (edited version)

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