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The issues of trafficking from Africa to Europe and other parts of the world, for sexual exploitation are issues which are
only recently being addressed by governments worldwide. Grassroots organizations have long known the devastating effects
of the subjugation of women. Women who have either been sold into "slavery" or have been duped and coerced thinking
they were heading for a better life.
The following are organizations who are dealing with the effects of this trend and we are providing the information as
public awareness.
www.soroptomist.org
trafficking of women
The military use of rape to shape and change the ethnic balance in conflict zones as well as to divide communities and demoralize
and humiliate women and families is of massive proportions. Imagine 4,500 women raped in the Democratic Republic of Congo
in just six months, and other more startling numbers in other parts of the world. Numbers which are hard to conceive of.
What can be done?
The video link below is a must watch for anyone interested and caring about women's issues in conflict zones.
UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict
conflict zones and women
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