this photo is in Mumbai, a major hub for sexual exploitation through human trafficking.Ever since reading "The Good News about Injustice" by Gary Haugen, I have kept up with International Justice Mission and the incredible work they do. Here is an example from a recent field update:
"Uttam, a career pimp, sold young girls in and around Mumbai. He suggested to Jayashri’s uncle that the 15-year-old girl could be prostituted in Mumbai’s sex trade. Uttam would arrange everything. IJM’s investigators work throughout Mumbai to uncover traffickers and bring the protection of the law to their victims. When Uttam was approached by two customers looking to secure young girls for an associate of theirs, Uttam confidently told the men he could provide at least six young girls, including Jayashri. The men negotiated a price and agreed that the transaction would take place at a beachside hotel.But what Uttam didn’t know was that his new "customers" were undercover investigators working for International Justice Mission – and they had been watching Uttam for months.Immediately, IJM’s investigations team alerted Mumbai police, and together, they developed a plan to rescue Jayashri and the other girls Uttam was selling."
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I love that IJM is not only working to bring down brothels and restore hope and life to victims through aftercare...but they are working to prevent more slavery. I wonder, how can we do this in a practical way in the United States?
IJM is a great resource for anyone intersted in fighting modern day slavery. Their work is continually done with faith, perserverence and integrety.
