Soon after the USA celebrated its independence on July 4th, Anu*, a sixteen-year-old girl, celebrated hers as she was freed from a brothel in West Bengal, India. Anu had been held captive for nearly six months while she was sexually exploited. Following a dispute with her family in February 2021, Anu moved to her boyfriend’s …
As India continues to bring the spread of the COVID-19 virus under control, marginalized populations in various parts of the country continue living hand to mouth. The pandemic has not only led to an increase in child abuse cases, but also has left sections of society extremely vulnerable to traffickers. Taking on various forms, traffickers …
JVI takes great inspiration from Amos 5:24 – “Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness, like a never-ending stream.” Our desire is to see this river of justice flow powerfully through both a deep and wide strategy in the fight against human trafficking. We are deeply impacting communities through strategically located Justice Hubs in …
In an ongoing effort to rescue victims trapped in commercial sexual exploitation, Justice Ventures International (JVI) and one of its local partners working closely with a Nepali government Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) successfully rescued four females (two minors, two adults) from a brothel in Kathmandu, Nepal. JVI pursued leads gleaned from an earlier rescue which led …
Human trafficking in Nepal takes place in the form of commercial sexual exploitation and involuntary servitude. Approximately 15,000 to 20,000 persons are trafficked in Nepal every year. It is estimated over 50 women and girls are trafficked each day into India from Nepal. On April 4th, 2021, JVI along with the local Anti Human Trafficking …
Four Females Rescued From Sex Trafficking In Nepal Read More »
In August 2020, 28 families (97 people) from Bihar were trafficked to work in slavery as bonded laborers at a brick kiln in Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state. The families, including children, were forced to work in extreme conditions, often more than 12 hours a day. Workers were paid only a survival wage of less than a …
Sisters Renu (18) and Seema (10)* lived in a village in Howrah, West Bengal with their parents. As the elder sister, it was Renu’s responsibility to accompany Seema to and from school. Their parents worked as daily wage laborers but understood the value of education and worked hard to ensure their daughters attended school. Unfortunately, …
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View Post Advocacy plays a major role in JVI’s approach to bringing justice to those suffering from human trafficking and other forms of extreme injustice. Through advocacy, JVI not only trains officials on how to handle human trafficking cases, but also uses this opportunity to forge relations with government authorities to bring about systemic change. …
Swift Action Among Partners Leads To Rescue Of 14-Year Old Boy Read More »
In recent years, India has strengthened its laws on child labor, but in the past six months, with COVID-19 taking a toll on the economy, that work has started to unravel. “Children have never faced such a crisis,” said 2014 Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi in a recent interview. “This is not simply the …
Five Minor Boys Fall Prey To Traffickers During COVID-19 Lockdown In India Read More »
Following the COVID-19 lockdown in India, resumption of economic activities has led to scarce job opportunities as many daily wage laborers are in need of work. One couple, Raju* and Neelam*, managed to find work in a brick kiln. However, they were paid only $4 a week in their respective jobs, which was not enough …
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