Of the estimated 2.5 million children in sex slavery in India:
92% are forced into prostitution.
90% are uneducated and vulnerable.
40% of them are under 18.
12% are sold by their fathers. And mothers.
Almost every minute of the day, a child or woman is being tricked, kidnapped or sold into a brothel in India.
92% are forced into prostitution.
90% are uneducated and vulnerable.
40% of them are under 18.
12% are sold by their fathers. And mothers.
Almost every minute of the day, a child or woman is being tricked, kidnapped or sold into a brothel in India.
TRAFFICKING: “the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons by means of threat or the use of force or other forms of coercion; of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability, or of the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person for the purpose of exploitation. Exploitation shall include, at a minimum, the prostitution of others or other forms of sexual exploitation, forced labour or services, slavery or practices similar to slavery, servitude or the removal of organs.” As defined by UN Protocol (2002)
Each life is precious.
LILY works against human trafficking through prevention, rescue and rehabilitation. We help survivors to lead free, healthy and fulfilling lives. We support existing NGOs of integrity with proven track records.
LILY exists to help these children today, not tomorrow.