David Beckham backs UNICEF's project to help stop child abuse

David Beckham has called on his fans to help UNICEF's campaign to stop violence against children.

The 38-year-old, who is a UNICEF ambassador, provided a link to the organisation's website on Facebook telling his supporters to join the "global movement".

Beckham wrote: "All children have the right to live free from violence. Join the global movement to end violence against children with @UNICEF: http://uni.cf/endviolence."

Beckham retired from football at the end of last season following spells at Manchester United, Real Madrid, Los Angeles Galaxy, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.