*Name has been changed to protect identity.
Followed on July 7, realize on ‘World Day against human trafficking’, how a brave woman who relieved themselves from this horrible trap …
Maria bid farewell to Venezuela’s capital Karakas 8 years ago that the country that ended slowly, but in Maria’s eyes and heart, the dream of becoming a veterinarian was still alive.
Maria, at the age of just 21, accepted the proposal of a familiar person who promised to provide employment in Trinidad and Tobago that had to do domestic work and restaurants and guests at restaurants and hotels.
He, this promise, also received a support and a hope that could not only manage himself, but also to help his family.
Maria did not know then that she would be trapped in a well -planned trap. “I believe in the better promise of the future, but I got myself stuck in a frightening dream that it was impossible to come out.”
He was forced to force wages and sex. He lived in fear and breathing, rarely saw the sunlight, because his freedom was removed from them.
A new starting …
Maria was able to escape somehow after being held hostage for 8 months. However, it was not the end of their troubles, but the beginning of moving slowly and taking care of yourself.
Now 29 -year -old Maria lives in Trinidad and Tobago with her partner and two young children. Life is now full of moments spent with schools, children and families, but the wounds of the past are still deep inside it.
He speaks with a smile, but still in his voice, the pain of suffering is visible.
“This journey was not easy, but I was slowly creating a new life,” she trembled.
In Venezuela, his family still does not know what he faced. Shame and fear kept them silent.
Maria has not seen her parents and siblings for 7 years. He has missed them a lot, but it is still difficult to describe tolerable pain in words.
War against human trafficking
Like many people who came out of human trafficking, Maria had to create her whole life again, not her physical protection.
Their interior wounds are still deep, and the social scandal related to smuggling makes this journey more difficult.
At this time, the International Immigration Organization (IOM) did not leave him. Gave them mental support, got safe accommodation and provided the necessary assistance to start life again.
“We are constantly working against human trafficking in Trinidad and Tobago project assistant,” we are constantly working against human trafficking. We should provide strict policies to provide necessary assistance to the victims and to prevent exploitation and ensure justice. “
Maria was one of the many women who were pushed into the realm of exploitation, losing false promises. He knows that there is a long journey left, but he does not want to be defined from his past.
Their tragedy focuses on major human trafficking problems, where women and girls are most affected.
Maria says, “I am a living proof that my life can be made again. It takes time, but it’s possible.”
SDG 8: To ensure dignified work
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Take immediate steps to end labor, modern slavery and human trafficking.
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Protect the workers’ rights and promote a safe and safe environment for all workers.
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Maintains per capita economic growth in lowest developed countries and at least percent percentage annual GDP (GDP) growth.
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Get high level economic productivity through diversity, technology and innovation.
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Improve global resource skills in cost and production.
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To develop separate economic from the destruction of the environment.