Our partnership with the Freedom Firm

As a global phenomenon involving up to 27 million people worldwide, the international sex trade is ongoing and growing. The trafficking industry is particularly pervasive in South Asia, where countries such as India serve as major hubs. According to studies conducted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, there are three million commercial sex workers in India, of which 40% are children. 

We partnered with Freedom Firm to combat child prostitution in India by providing rescue, restoration, and justice for victims of sex trafficking. This specific project focused on rescue and rehabilitation for girls in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The investigations team conducted raids in bars, spas, and private buildings to rescue girls from undercover brothels. The aftercare team travelled along them, networking with shelter homes to re-locate rescued girls to safety and connect them to counseling services. Meanwhile, the legal team sought justice for the girls, working to ensure that the traffickers and brothel keepers were arrested and prosecuted. This sort of action – both from Freedom Firm and local police authorities – sends a message to the community that trafficking will absolutely not be tolerated.