Learn About the Arrest of Jeffrey Epstein
This billionaire, who had been charged with trafficking young girls, was linked to other powerful men. This action item has been updated in light of the news of Epstein's death.
Maiti Nepal
http://www.maitinepal.org/History
A group of socially committed professionals (teachers, journalists and social workers) formed Maiti Nepal in 1993 to fight child labor and sex trafficking. This social organization also engages in criminal investigation and prosecution. Maiti's focus has always been on the prevention of the trafficking of women and girls. Rescuing girls forced into prostitution and helping them find economic alternatives have been key struggles. Rehabilitation, education and job training are key initiatives.
Mission
The betterment of humankind
- Contact Information:
- 83-Maiti Marg P.O. Box 9599, Pingalsthan, Gaushala
- Kathmandu, Bagmati
- Nepal
- Active In: Nepal
- Forms of Abolition:
- Awareness, Policy Making, Rescue, Prosecution, Aftercare, Empowerment
- Forms of Slavery:
- Sex Trafficking, Forced Labor, Bonded Labor, Child Labor, Forced Marriage
- Tel: +977 (0) 1 449-4816, +977 (0) 1 449-2904
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Her trafficker told her to tell the buyers she was 18 if asked. She said she could always tell they were sexually aroused by how young she appeared. When they asked her how old she really was, she replied she was “11 years-old.”
Words (Still) Matter: There is (Still) No Such Thing as a "Child Prostitute"
Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein's arrest on human trafficking charges has brought this issue back into the spotlight. It is important to make sure that when discussing this case the media and private citizens use words respectful of what his alleged victims went through.