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Elderly Man Freed and Reunited with Family after 20 Years

A bonded labor inspection led by local officials in Tamil Nadu resulted in the urgent rescue of an elderly man, Appa Rao, who had been forced to work as a shepherd for 20 years. After rescuing him, authorities launched a dedicated search for Appa Rao’s family. Over a month later his daughter was miraculously found, resulting in a tearful reunion.

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Elderly Man Freed and Reunited with Family after 20 Years

A bonded labor inspection led by local officials in Tamil Nadu resulted in the urgent rescue of an elderly man, Appa Rao, who had been forced to work as a shepherd for 20 years. After rescuing him, authorities launched a dedicated search for Appa Rao’s family. Over a month later his daughter was miraculously found, resulting in a tearful reunion.

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Thazin’s* Story In Her Own Words

My name is Thazin*, and I’m 25 years old. I come from a small village in Hmawbi Township, Myanmar. I’m the second of four daughters in a humble family of six.

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JUSTICE IS BUILDING IN BANGLADESH

Bangladesh is ground zero in the global fight to end child sex trafficking. Every day, an estimated 40,000 to 100,000 children are sold for sex – on the street, in brothels, and even in private homes. This exploitation is happening in broad daylight, and it’s not okay.

 

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Elderly Man Freed and Reunited with Family after 20 Years

A bonded labor inspection led by local officials in Tamil Nadu resulted in the urgent rescue of an elderly man, Appa Rao, who had been forced to work as a shepherd for 20 years. After rescuing him, authorities launched a dedicated search for Appa Rao’s family. Over a month later his daughter was miraculously found, resulting in a tearful reunion.

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Thazin’s* Story In Her Own Words

My name is Thazin*, and I’m 25 years old. I come from a small village in Hmawbi Township, Myanmar. I’m the second of four daughters in a humble family of six.

Read full story

JUSTICE IS BUILDING IN BANGLADESH

Bangladesh is ground zero in the global fight to end child sex trafficking. Every day, an estimated 40,000 to 100,000 children are sold for sex – on the street, in brothels, and even in private homes. This exploitation is happening in broad daylight, and it’s not okay.

 

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