Stop Using the Term Underage Women
The June 2019 arrest of billionaire Jeffrey Epstein has brought the issue of human trafficking into the news again. It is a good time to talk about how to refer to the victims and survivors of this evil.
World Vision - Albania
http://www.wvi.org/albaniaHistory
World Vision international is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy organization. Its organizational goals focus on the well-being of children through long term community development and humanitarian programs. World Vision started its operations in 1950 and presently is active in nearly 100 Countries. It is governed by an International Board, with members appointed by its National Boards.
Mission
Our objective is to see improvements in the well-being of 500,000 children and youth, especially the most vulnerable.
- Contact Information:
- World Vision, "Asim Vokshi" Street, USLUGA Complex
- Tirana,
- Albania
- Active In: Albania
- Forms of Abolition:
- Awareness, Aftercare
- Forms of Slavery:
- Sex Trafficking, Child Labor, Forced Labor
- Tel: +355 4 2419 601/2/3
- Email: bardha_brendi@wvi.org
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