Solomon’s story
With Solomon’s dad absent, the family reached desperation point and he ran away to find work to prevent them from starving. But his vulnerability was exploited. - Page 9
Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery: Common Misconceptions
Modern slavery is a major injustice in our world. Due to the hidden nature of modern slavery, it can be incredibly hard to identify and quantify. Yet, it is estimated that almost 50 million[1] people are trapped in modern slavery today. This is an increase of almost 10 million more people in the last 5 - Page 9
Enku’s story: Regaining her childhood after being rescued from domestic work
A 12-year-old girl has reclaimed her childhood after police rescued her from domestic work and abuse in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. - Page 9
Beniamin’s story: How modern-day slavery can hide in plain sight
Beniamin had a cleaning job at an airport, and from the outside, everything seemed to be fine. In reality though, he was living in modern-day slavery. - Page 9
Police officer jailed for sexually exploiting 14-year-old girl
A police officer has been found guilty of sexually exploiting a girl who he employed as a domestic worker. The 14-year-old survivor bravely testified in court. - Page 9
Father receives compensation 10 years after being trafficked
A male survivor of human trafficking has had to wait more than 10 years to be compensated for injuries he sustained whilst trapped in forced labour. - Page 9
Four children now safe after car intercepted in suspected trafficking case
Hope for Justice has helped four children to safety after the car they were being transported in was intercepted by a law enforcement officer we had trained. - Page 9
Gelila’s story: Neighbour helps girl to safety
Gelila* was just nine years old when she went to live with a relative in Ethiopia’s capital. She had been promised a loving home and a place at a good school. - Page 9
Boy, 11, trafficked from Kenya to Uganda and abandoned at seaport
An 11-year-old boy has been reunited with his family after traffickers lured him away from school and then abandoned him at a seaport in Uganda. - Page 9
Team Freedom has now raised more than $1 million for Hope for Justice
Team Freedom 2022 raised more than $178,000 at the annual Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic, taking the total raised by the event past $1 million. - Page 9