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Tomorrow, I’ll go to the safe house to translate. Once again, I will be the language bridge between the psychiatrist and my friend from North Africa—rescued off the streets six months ago.
My friend came here to Spain to pick strawberries, but she was soon lured into human trafficking. She became easy prey—a victim of sexual exploitation. This precious woman didn’t know the Spanish language and the culture. She didn’t know anyone or anything. My friend didn’t even know where she was.
Vulnerable. Innocent.
Every time I go to the safe house, I stand face-to-face with the horror, the brokenness, the trauma, the suffering of human trafficking.
It’s ugly, it’s dark, it’s sad.
Raising Awareness
Today, July 30, is the “World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.” It’s an International Day designated by the United Nations to raise awareness of this global crisis.
Here are some statistics from the United Nations:
People are trafficked for sexual exploitation, forced labour, forced begging, forced marriage; for selling children and as child soldiers, as well as for removal of organs;
Women make up 49% and girls 23% of all victims of trafficking;
Sexual exploitation is the most common form of exploitation (59% share) followed by forced labour (34% share);
Most victims are trafficked within their countries’ borders – those trafficked abroad are moved to the richest countries.
Why Blue Hearts?
They chose blue hearts as a symbol of this battle for justice.
The Blue Heart represents the sadness of those who are trafficked, while reminding us of the cold-heartedness of those who buy and sell fellow human beings.
United Nations
Here, you can find more the information about the “World Day Against Trafficking in Persons” from the United Nations.
No matter where we are in the world, we can all wear blue in honor of the many victims of human trafficking around the globe—men, women, and children.
Yes, we can all make a difference!
Here’s a great opportunity to partner with Trades of Hope and purchase items made by women rescued from human trafficking.
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Are you wondering how you can make a difference? What can you do about sex trafficking right where you are? Raise awareness! Wear something blue!
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