I had never even heard this word before until last month. Because I have no previous knowledge of this word, my mind was impressionable, ready for a definition. And now, I have one. Last month I saw an incredibly impactful movie on human trafficking called Nefarious Documentary. It stunned me, fascinated me, and made me rage inside, all at the same time. The Bible talks about righteous anger and while I certainly do not claim to be righteous, the boldness and indignation that rose up in me was alarming...it could be powerful if I channeled it and actually took action. Instead of just feeling compassion, I moved forward and showed mercy. Stood for justice.
Nefarious Documentary, The Trailer - http://vimeo.com/26792244
The Facts of Modern Slavery
> A child is trafficked every 30 seconds. UNICEF
> The average age of entry into commercial sex slavery in the United States is 13 years old. US Department of Justice
> Human trafficking occurs in 161 out of 192 countries. The United Nations
> Pornography is a 96 billion dollar per year industry. The Internet Filter Review
> Up to 96% of women in prostitution want to escape but they feel they can't. United Labor Organization
> Human trafficking is a 32 billion dollar per year industry. The United Nations
> In some countries, it is estimated that 70% of men purchase sex. Victor Malarek, The Johns
> Over 27 million people are enslaved around the world. This is more than double the number of Africans enslaved during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. Keven Bales, Free the Slaves
My airline ticket for Thailand was already booked months before I saw this documentary. This cause was already ion my heart. But I don't want to just go to Thailand for two weeks. I want to do something.
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