There are 2.4 million people trafficked worldwide, 17,500 into the U.S.A. Every year. The hearts of men must change if we are to end human trafficking.
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ST. LOUIS, MO / June 3, 2014 – When the Saints (WtS), an international nonprofit working to end the massive global problem of sexual exploitation and human trafficking, announced today a 20 state cross-country “Close to Home” screening tour of their self-titled documentary When the Saints.
When the Saints documents the story of one man’s mission to fight sexual exploitation in the heart of Malawi, Africa. With startling/eye-opening statistics such as those listed below, the filmmakers believe that change must start from within.
- 53 % of Christian men visit porn sites every week. — Family Safe Media
- Over half of evangelical pastors admit to viewing pornography last year. — Safe Families
- Every 2 minutes a girl is trafficked for the purpose of sexual exploitation. (average age is 13) —Unicef
- 1% of victims of trafficking are rescued. — U.N.
Thought provoking and universal, this film is a powerful tool to rally reflection and examination of mankind’s role in exploitation. WtS founder and producer of this documentary believes
“people’s lives will be forever changed as a result of this film. Every interaction with the opposite sex will be forever impacted by what they see after they watch it … It is an honor and a privilege to be called to this important work of defending and speaking on behalf of those who are most vulnerable, oppressed and marginalized.”
Founded in 2011, WtS is diligent in its work with community leaders in Malawi, Africa to eradicate sexual exploitation and trafficking. WtS is in the final stages of construction on a rehabilitation center in Malawi that will provide a safe home, aftercare program, and vocational training to girls who are survivors of sexual abuse.
WtS is well represented online, just follow these links:
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I guess it’s nice that it cites the thoroughly debunked “average age is 13” statistic, since it tells you that you’re dealing with a source that doesn’t really care about facts and so should be ignored.
“Given the increase in the number of rescued male victims during the reporting period, the Government of the Philippines was urged to provide adequate protection for this growing vulnerable population and improve awareness among government officials of the vulnerability of men and boys to trafficking,” the US Embassy in Manila said.” ” The US State Department urged the Philippines to consider a range of measures to address human trafficking: – increase availability of shelter and protection resources that address the specific needs of trafficking victims, with a particular focus on addressing the needs of male victims – develop programs aimed… Read more »
Largely, it is men who are both larger purchasers and sellers in this. Nothing wrong with being honest about that.
Where did I say anything different? Even in an article that only mentions male victims or female perpetrators of sex crimes, are people all of a sudden going to believe that girls or women aren’t victims or men don’t commit the crime? I doubt you need to be worried about that.
You actually said nothing regarding the high perchant for men to be both buyers and sellers in the trafficking industry. Further, it proves to be really difficult to get a discussion around identifying why men do prove to be the bigger perpetrators here. The general response when there is an area that has a high concentration of men is to talk about anything but men as perpetrators of crimes under the notion that “women do it too”. At least people are more willing to talk about why men seem to be the ones more often shooting up schools. I wonder… Read more »
@ Erin “You actually said nothing regarding the high perchant for men to be both buyers and sellers in the trafficking industry. Further, it proves to be really difficult to get a discussion around identifying why men do prove to be the bigger perpetrators here.” Why do you think the common denominator is gender rather than say socioeconomic factors, education level, etc.? Let’s limit the discussion to simply a gender issue. Once men stop buying and selling people for sex, that should end the problem and if it doesn’t at least it won’t be women who are exploited or men… Read more »
Sometimes its not as clear as presented. This is an eye opener.
http://maggiemcneill.wordpress.com/2014/06/05/the-roof-caves-in/
I am sorry but how that story an eye openner? Does it somehow debunk the idea that sex trafficking is a major issue? Does it debunk the fact that a majority of the key players in the trafficking of people is infact men? Is an article, on a website that’s geared to the growth and self awareness of men, not allowed for an empowering request for men to look at sex trafficking and do something about it? I fail to understand your reasoning and what exactly is eye openning or what your link does to debunk anything said in this… Read more »