A mother of 10 dreamed of a world in which her family and her people would be free. She poured her convictions into poems that sparked a flame inside Afghanistan. Targeted as an activist and a Christian, the Taliban demanded her life – putting a notice of death on her entire family. A mother. A …
In a world where gang violence and organized crime continue to plague communities, the story of thirteen-year-old Rachel* stands as a chilling reminder of the horrors faced by innocent individuals. Despite her young age, Rachel has experienced unimaginable trauma and exploitation at the hands of notorious gangs. Rachel, the daughter of a police officer, found …
A thirteen-year-old rescued from sex trafficking before being exploited inside a prison. Read More »
Michelle* was around five years old when her mother began to exploit her body and innocence. Dropping her off at a studio, her mother would receive money from a man who sexually abused and posed Michelle for images and videos to sell online. Though Michelle is now an adult in her twenties, the images of …
Nearly 200 images of girls four to ten years old were found on his device. Read More »
Meatpacking is known to be one of the most dangerous occupations, even in America. Rigorous work relying on consistent vigilance, this occupation requires factory workers to operate as a continuously moving machine, dissecting animals and packaging them inside a factory full of lethal materials. For Lexi*, a 16-year-old girl trapped inside a factory known for …
Four girls rescued from one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Read More »
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