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David Beckham to visit UN this month to call end to child violence

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David Beckham reveals that he will travel to the UN this month to call an end to violence against children across the globe.

Former England football captain David Beckham has revealed plans to visit the United Nations headquarters in New York to call for an end to child violence.

The 40-year-old is delivering the message as goodwill ambassador for UNICEF following his trip to Cambodia earlier this year.

Beckham, who retired from football in 2013, will carry with him a letter signed by 18 child survivors of violence.

"I spent time with children and young people [in Cambodia] who have experienced terrible violence and abuse often at the hands of the people who were supposed to protect them," said Beckham in a statement. "Their stories were deeply distressing and as a father it is devastating to think that any child should have to suffer like this.

"After listening to these incredibly brave children and hearing about the abuse they have endured, I want to make sure that world leaders act to protect children from danger. Every child, especially the most vulnerable, should be safe.

"That's why I am going to travel to the UN this September, to make sure that children's voices are heard and that the world comes together to stop violence against children."

The ex-Manchester United star has been a goodwill ambassador since 2005.

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