Q&A: What does it mean to help a girl experience freedom?
Have you ever wondered what it means to help a girl “experience freedom” from life as a sex worker? I recently sat down with Ann and Libby, two of our partners helping women escape sexual slavery in Thailand, to clear up any confusion. During our conversation,...
Daughters for sale — The heartbreaking tradition of nari mata
In the Banchara community, one of the first things you’ll notice is the cots placed outside the houses. Embroidered pillows with deep shades of maroon and flashy gold draw the eye toward them. Some have flower petals littered over the top. These cots are...
Women like Zoya are “sacrificing” themselves for their families
Today is Human Trafficking Awareness Day — and if we’re being honest, it’s a hard topic to discuss. It’s gut-wrenching to talk about somebody forced into sexual slavery. But the dark reality is, there are girls of all ages trapped in the sex...
A special video message for World Day Against Trafficking
Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. All around the world, young women and girls are being exploited in the sex industry — particularly in Thailand and India. These girls are not “choosing” to sell their bodies. In their culture, women are expected to...
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