Here are some statistics that might shock some of you:
"Human trafficking (sexual, domestic, industrial, and agricultural) is a 32 billion dollar per year industry, bringing in more revenue than the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB combined." (United Nations)
"Human trafficking is the fastest-growing criminal industry in the world." (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
"There are nearly two million children involved in the international commercial sex trade." (UNICEF)
"161 countries out of 192 are involved in human trafficking." (United Nations)
"80% of all trafficking victims are women and children who are forced into the commercial sex trade." (U.S. Department of State)
"The average age of entry into commercial sex slavery in the United States is 13." (U.S. Department of Justice)
So, my friends, as we enter 2012, the reality of this issue needs to rise to the forefront of our hearts and minds.
We are attending an Abolition Summit right now hosted by Exodus Cry, a ministry here in Kansas City. The awareness and equipping we are receiving is phenomenal and the opportunities for people to get involved in helping to stop human trafficking are vast. Check out this link here.
May God break in this year to put a complete stop to human trafficking world-wide, and may we join Him and His heart in this justice issue!
No comments:
Post a Comment