Of the estimated 600,000 to 800,000 people trafficked across international borders each year, approximately 80 percent are women and girls, and up to 50 percent are minors. Most of these are trafficked into commercial sexual exploitation. (U.S. State Department)

This week’s theme: November 6-10 is Stop Human Trafficking Week

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