In every part of the world, an estimated 50 million face the reality of modern slavery, exploitation, and abuse every day, as people in power prey on vulnerabilities created by poverty. 1 in 4 people trapped in modern slavery are children.  Human trafficking generates an estimated $236 billion a year — two-thirds comes from commercial sexual exploitation. But there is hope.  Since 1997, One faith based non-profit organization, International Justice Mission, has partnered with governments to bring victims to safety from exploitation and abuse, hold perpetrators accountable to the law, support survivors with trauma-informed care and strengthen justice systems so all people can live free from slavery and exploitation.

To talk with us about IJM and to share some inspiring stories of the Church putting faith into action and bringing hope to some of the world’s most vulnerable communities, we’re joined today by Sharon Cohn Wu.  Sharon currently serves as IJM’s Regional President in North America, leading strategy and teams responsible for IJMs constituent, government and corporate partnerships in the US and Canada.

<p>In every part of the world, an estimated 50 million face the reality of modern slavery, exploitation, and abuse every day, as people in power prey on vulnerabilities created by poverty. 1 in 4 people trapped in modern slavery are children.&nbsp; Human trafficking generates an estimated $236 billion a year &mdash; two-thirds comes from commercial sexual exploitation. But there is hope.&nbsp; Since 1997, One faith based non-profit organization, International Justice Mission, has partnered with governments to bring victims to safety from exploitation and abuse, hold perpetrators accountable to the law, support survivors with trauma-informed care and strengthen justice systems so all people can live free from slavery and exploitation.</p>
<p>To talk with us about IJM and to share some inspiring stories of the Church putting faith into action and bringing hope to some of the world&rsquo;s most vulnerable communities, we&rsquo;re joined today by Sharon Cohn Wu.&nbsp; Sharon currently serves as IJM&rsquo;s Regional President in North America, leading strategy and teams responsible for IJMs constituent, government and corporate partnerships in the US and Canada.</p>