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73 rescued in Nepal over two months
73 people were rescued over a two-month period by our border agents in Nepal.
Our border agents have been relentless in their pursuit of victims being trafficked out of the country, and their efforts are paying off.
73 people, deceived into believing that a better job, romantic relationship or better opportunity were waiting across the border, have been rescued from disappearing into brothels and forced labor.
Rescue Update Archive
31 children rescued from sex trafficking in Thailand
Multiple operations over the course of a single month led to the rescue of 31 children.
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In addition to the children, six 18 and 19-year-old girls were also rescued from sexual exploitation. Though still plagued by some of the highest child trafficking in the world, the Thai government has worked hard to fight the problem, earning them an improved standing on the U.S. Department of State’s Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report last year. To get a better understanding of how the TIP system works, read more on our blog.
45 people rescued at the Nepal border
45 people, more than half of them children, were rescued all across the Nepal border throughout the late summer.
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One victim was traveling with her 2-year-old daughter. The children targeted by traffickers were all between 14 and 17 years old. One brave family chose to press charges against the trafficker who kidnapped, abused and tried to cross the border with their daughter. Every week, our relentless border agents stop dozens of travelers to check for instances of human trafficking, and their efforts save hundreds every year.
Raid rescues 36 people in South Asia
36 people, including 29 children, were rescued from horrific captivity during a single raid in collaboration with law enforcement.
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After being tipped off to suspicious activity in a particular building, our brave rescue agents posed as utility workers who needed to check something within the structure. Continue reading.
Six Children Rescued in South Asia
Three separate raids rescue six girls from sex trafficking.
The exploited children were between 13 and 17 years old. Thanks to our team’s increased collaboration with law enforcement, we’re contributing to more raids in the region.