Modern Child Abuse in 6 Simple Photos

2014 is right around the corner, but that doesn’t mean we live in a world where abuse against children is a thing of the past. Erik Ravelo, a Cuban artist, is his series The Untouchables highlights the modern and current methods of child abuse happening around the globe. The photographic series shows how childrens are “crucifixied” on daily basis from issues like pedophilia in the catholic church to killing of children in wars to obesity and illness caused in children by the food industry. [via enpundit]

Pedophilia in the catholic church.

Child exploitation by the tourism industry in Thailand.

Killing of Children in wars.

Black market organ trade in which children are the predominant victims.

Gun culture in the United States.

Childhood obesity and illness caused by the food industry.