The World Congress III against the Sexual Exploitation of Children, set for 25-28 November 2008 in Brazil, aims to promote international cooperation for more effective action on sexual exploitation. Here is one in a series of related stories. BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, 19 November 2008 Rumilya's life changed when her mother was detained for theft. Rumilya, then 12, and her sister Lili, then 16, were sent to live with 'caregivers'. One of them, Madina, had other ideas. Madina told Rumilya that if she went to Dubai, she would be able to earn enough to pay for her mother's release. Rumilya understood even then that her work in Dubai would probably involve sexual exploitation, but at her age she had little understanding of what that meant. All she wanted was to be reunited with her mother. Madina organized Rumilya's passage to Dubai. The girl was given a false passport and a new name. Once in Dubai, Rumilya was locked in a flat and her passport was taken away. Then she was 'sold' for $12,000. Six months later, Lilia was trafficked to Dubai as well, and the two sisters turned to alcohol to escape reality. To read the full story, visit: http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/kyrgyzstan_46457.html