In Greece, prostitution is very much legal. So sex trafficking is very difficult to prosecute.
It is the fear that leaves girls with no hope and no way out. . .
The A21 Campaign stands for "abolishing injustice in the 21st century" and focuses on sex trafficking in Southeastern Europe.
In Thessaloniki, Greece, brothels are marked with white lights. Girls are taken, stolen, brutally raped and then often sold into brothels and forced to service up to 35 or 40 men a day!
LIFE FOR A SEX TRAFFICKING VICTIM
After a trafficking journey that typically involves deception, rape, beatings, and constant threats, victims are often forced to live in confining and unsanitary conditions.
Malnutrition, sleep deprivation, as well as emotional and physical abuse become day-to-day normalities. In addition, forced abortions and the contraction of STI's, Hepatitis B & C, and AIDS are ever looming probabilities. Life for a victim of sex trafficking is hell on earth. This injustice is the reason The A21 Campaign exists.
--Fall of Communism:
--Impact of Poverty on Women:
--EU Immigration Restrictions:
--International Organized Crime:
--Demand for Prostitutes
Human Trafficking is an organised criminal industry that affects every nation.
Whilst the statistics can seem overwhelming, it is important to remember that every number represents the life of a victim. The A21 Campaign has recognised a significant need in the region of Europe, and is committed to combating this injustice through rescuing one life at a time.
"When confronted with the horrific statistics surrounding human trafficking, it is easy to agree on the fact that "someone should do something." The A21 Campaign was born when the decision was made to put our hand up and be that "someone". It was a decision of ordinary people who decided to take responsibility regarding the issue of human trafficking. So with little knowledge, and a lot of passion, in 2007 we set out to make a difference.
After extensive research, planning, fundraising, more research, relationship building, a lot of learning, and a great leap of faith, we opened our first shelter for victims of human trafficking at the end of 2008."
NEPAL’S STOLEN CHILDREN: A CNN Freedom Project Documentary
Actress Demi Moore partners with CNN Freedom Project for a compelling documentary. A passionate advocate for victims of human trafficking herself, Moore travels to Nepal to meet 2010 CNN Hero of the Year Anuradha Koirala and some of the thousands of women and girls Koirala’s organisation has rescued from forced prostitution. How were they taken and where were they sent? Hear the emotional, first-hand experiences of these young survivors. And follow along with Moore as she searches for answers in the fight to end this form of modern-day slavery !
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The battle against human trafficking cannot be fought by one person, but requires all of us to come together as one and stand for justice. Together, we can make a difference.
Anokhi
You're right to liken it to slavery. It's the use of people with no regard to their own rights and wellbeing - inhumane exploitation. Thanks for drawing attention to the documentary or I wouldn't have known about.
ReplyDeleteA really good series of blogs recently. Interesting, and englightening - I seem to learn something everytime I read your blog. I like it!!!
Gordon