What is Human Trafficking?
Human trafficking is a crime where one person exploits another for labor, services, or commercial sex, using force, fraud, or coercion. Want to know more? - Page 8
Mother and daughter build new lives after 15-year-old rescued from brothel
A mother and daughter have been happily reunited and are building a new life together, after the daughter was trafficked into a brothel when she was just 15. Hope for Justice has supported Thavy* and her eldest daughter Kimlay* in Cambodia for three years, providing care and support after Kimlay’s trafficking ordeal, and later - Page 8
11-year-old girl dreams of becoming a doctor after being trafficked and abused
Meseret* was trapped in domestic labour, and forced to endure abuse including having scalding water poured on her arm, but is now reunited with her family. - Page 8
‘I finally feel safe’ – woman forced into sex trade now free
A woman who has faced horrendous abuse and mistreatment in her lifetime is finding hope and freedom after seeking help from Hope for Justice. - Page 8
Child sex trafficking survivor thrives: “I have a place to call home…I feel happy”
After being forced into prostitution for three years by her mother, 15-year-old Ritah* is now safe, and has become a role model who shines with confidence. - Page 8
Ukraine crisis: Conflict and the risks of human trafficking
For those affected by conflict, like the invasion of Ukraine, there is an increased risk of human trafficking. Traffickers exploit vulnerability and desperation - Page 8
Domestic servitude survivor now runs her own tailoring shop
One year after being referred to Hope for Justice, Dembe* has completed vocational training in tailoring and is running her own workshop alongside her mother. - Page 8
Hope for Justice urges Senators to reauthorize US Trafficking Victims Protection Act
Hope for Justice and 80+ leaders across the anti-trafficking sector have urged US Senators to reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). - Page 8
Home Office unlawfully detains survivor of sexual exploitation
A female survivor of modern slavery has had her deportation order quashed and has been awarded compensation after being illegally held in a detention centre. - Page 8
Traffickers’ means of control are more subtle than you may think
You may have seen Hope for Justice’s Christmas campaign video ‘Give Them Hope’. It focuses on a young woman forced into sexual exploitation by her trafficker. It is a situation which we see too often. - Page 8