Today I will be starting a project to help fight against the number one crime worldwide, human trafficking. I would like to share a few facts with you...
1) 1.2 million children are trafficked every year; this is in addition to the millions already held captive by trafficking.
2) The average age of a trafficked victim is 14 years old (and younger).
3) Human trafficking is an engine of the the global aids epidemic.
4) People are trafficked from 127 countries to be exploited in 131 countries.
5) The total market value of illicit human trafficking is estimated to be in excess of $32 billion.
I know this is an unpleasant topic. One we do not like to hear about. But it is real. It is a huge threat to our society, our daughters, and at times, our sons.
Another threat we are facing is pornography.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has launched a new website. It is www.combatingpornography.org. If you have a moment, check it out. There are excellent resources listed on this website.
Both trafficking and pornography have become a social epidemic. Living in an ignorance bubble will not help our children, or our families. Be aware, be educated, and understand what we need to do as women, and as parents, to help fight against these epidemics.
Ingrid
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