Monday, April 20, 2015

Fw: 27 human trafficking survivors are at risk





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Imagine being a survivor of human trafficking, only to find yourself violently taken back by the people who enslaved you.
Unfortunately, we need to build a panic room.
 
Help us keep rescued victims of slavery safe from threat
 
 
 
Dear Marshall,
Imagine being a survivor of human trafficking, only to find yourself violently taken back by the people who enslaved you.
Alarmingly, a safe house -- the Center of Hope -- run by Visayan Forum, Walk Free's partner in the Philippines, was attacked a few weeks ago by a violent mob. Traffickers stormed the shelter and took 16 women and girls with them. Thankfully, 11 managed to escape and have since been relocated to another safe house, where they are recovering from their emotional trauma.
Visayan Forum needs your help to protect survivors by improving security at the Center of Hope -- hiring a permanent security guard, building stronger gates, and creating a panic room for emergencies. Please make an important contribution to help protect survivors of human trafficking.
 
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Rescued from a trafficking operation in the southern Philippines, 27 women and girls were given protection at the Center of Hope. Days later a mob arrived and began banging on the gates, demanding access to the survivors. This incident was reported to local police and guards were sent to monitor the property. However soon afterwards, the mob returned, tore down the gate, and took 16 women and girls away before police could intervene.
Visayan Forum and local authorities are working together to ensure this never happens again, but in the short-term the Center of Hope desperately needs repairs and resources to improve security. Will you help protect rescued women and girls, by making a donation today?
Rescued victims of trafficking have suffered enough -- they deserve to feel safe, secure, and free from harm. Your help will make this a reality.
Sincerely,
Olly, Jamison, Alex, Mika, Joanna and the rest of the Walk Free team
 
 
 
Walk Free is a movement of people everywhere, fighting to end one of the world's greatest evils: Modern slavery.
 
About Visayan Forum
As a member of Walk Free's Partner Action Network, Visayan Forum innovates lasting solutions to end exploitation and modern slavery. They envision a society where people are free, protected, and empowered to explore opportunities without the risk of exploitation and slavery.



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