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Women Ministries' Project 2008: "Break the Chains"

"This is the kind of fast day I'm after: to break the chains of injustice, get rid of exploitation in the workplace, free the oppressed, cancel debts."

Isaiah 8:6 (The Msg.)

SLAVERY did not end in the 19th century - it still thrives in the 21st century.

The most heinous form of modern-day slavery is commercial sexual exploitation. Young women - even very young girls - are imprisoned every year. Forced, coerced or deceived into sex slavery, these women experience the ultimate form of abuse everyday.

Human trafficking is growing every year. Of the 600,000- 800,000 people who are trafficked across international borders each year, 80% are women and girls. 60% are minors. The majority are enslaved in the sex trade.

How can we respond?

There are two ways people can respond. The first is through studying the Covenant's web site on human trafficking and becoming aware of the issue. Then study the page entitled "How Can We Respond?" and learn ways to engage it according to one's comfort level. We encourage everyone to pray this prayer:

"Lord, what can I do to be involved? How can I be your hands and feet in this area of ministry?"

Also, download the WOMEN MINISTRIES Human Trafficking calendar, with month by month suggestions to foster awareness and action in the fight against human trafficking.

The second way to respond is through our partnership with two anti-trafficking ministries in India, a notorious center for sex slavery:

Hindustani Covenant Church is directly ministering to prostitutes in Pune, India, through sharing the love of Christ to those shunned by all.
International Justice Mission (IJM) is actively rescuing and restoring trafficked people through the judicial system. 100% of our donations to IJM will go to five IJM bureaus freeing slaves in India. Currently it takes approximately $1,000 to free one slave.

Together we can make a difference in the lives of young women in India! Donations may be made payable and sent to: Women Ministries, 5101 N. Francisco Ave., Chicago, IL 60625.

"LOVE'S NOT FOR SALE" BOOKMARK

Click here to download a bookmark to reproduce for people of your church or small group as a reminder to "continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering" (Heb. 13:3).

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