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Human Trafficking

The U.S. Department of State reported in 2004 that of the 600,000-800,000 people trafficked across international borders each year, 70 percent are female and 50 percent are children. The majority of these victims are forced into the commercial sex trade. JMI deplores this cruel and epidemic victimization of people and works in a preventative way to increase the strength of social networks surrounding vulnerable children through sponsorships and transitional living programs.

• Human trafficking is the world’s third largest criminal enterprise, after drugs and weapons. (U.S. Department of State)
• Worldwide, there are nearly two million children in the commercial sex trade. (UNICEF)
• The total market value of illicit human trafficking is estimated to be in excess of $32 billion. (U.N.)
• Sex trafficking is an engine of the global AIDS epidemic. (U.S. Department of State)

“He will rescue them from oppression and violence,
       for precious is their blood in his sight.” – Psalm 72:14

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