Recently I have been approached to pray and consider working against sex trafficking. Be praying that the Lord will intercede and provide financial support and volunteers to get these young women and children out of these horrible situations. Here are some facts about sex trafficking from the International Justice Mission located at http://www.ijm.org/ourwork/whatwedo
Sex trafficking is a massive global enterprise based upon force, coercion
and deception. Traffickers transport or detain their victims for the
purpose of exploitation and profit through acts of sexual violence. This
trade in rape for profit victimizes thousands of women and children
every year.
THE FACTS
• Human trafficking is the world’s third largest criminal
enterprise, after drugs and weapons. (U.S. Department of State)
• Worldwide, there are nearly two million children in the
commercial sex trade. (UNICEF)
• There are an estimated 600,000 to 800,000 children, women
and men trafficked across international borders annually.
(U.S. Department of State)
• Approximately 80 percent of human trafficking victims are women
and girls, and up to 50 percent are minors. (U.S. Department of State)
• The total market value of illicit human trafficking is estimated to
be in excess of $32 billion. (U.N.)
• Sex trafficking is an engine of the global AIDS epidemic.
(U.S. Department of State)
This sounds like a great opportunity! I think God has really gifted you in specific ways that really fit with this type of ministry. I'll pe praying.
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