Maybe you have heard of human trafficking, modern day slavery, sex trafficking, etc. But you don't understand the scale or depth of this problem. Here's some information and statistics.
Slavery is abolished right? Wrong!
* An estimated 27 million people around the world are enslaved today.
Have you seen Taken? This movie scratches the surface of the cruel reality of human/sex trafficking. Human trafficking is not only a distant problem - in developing, far away countries. It happens in our own backyards as well.
* In the US, 100,000 children are forced into prostitution or pornography each year.
*Between 15,000 - 17,000 people are trafficked INTO the US each year.
* Human trafficking is a growing industry; the 2nd most lucrative crime in the world.
* 80% of trafficking victims are women; half are minors.
* 2 children are trafficked every minute - EVERY MINUTE!
I could go on and on with statistics but this story really sheds light on the horror of what she and millions of others endure. She was one that made it out, but not without much pain. Watch her story here: http://vimeo.com/7893904
My hope is that when we can't claim ignorance - we won't claim apathy!
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