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Human Trafficking Basics

If you are new to the  topic of Human Trafficking your Mere Mist team is here for you to get info on the basics.

 

Why is MMI focused on efforts in Turkey?
Turkey, with its booming economy and lax visa requirements, (any person can enter the country with a $10 visa) is becoming the world's largest market for trafficked Slavic women, one of the most visible exports from struggling former Soviet states. "Women are recruited at home with the promise of (conventional) employment," said Allan Freedman. "Once they are across the border their passports are taken away and they are beaten and raped and forced into prostitution." Read more from the International Herald Tribune.

 

Read for yourself the frightening real-life stories of Women Trafficked into Turkey...

"Anya's Story"
Anya was seven months pregnant when she was offered a job in Turkey for two months as a babysitter; She was sold into prostitution the day she arrived in Turkey. She was beaten when she tried to escape... Read her story...

 
"Teens' dreams Shattered"
We were forced to work long hours and consume drinks together with clients. We were tired, intoxicated and disgusted by the job but had no choice.
Read their stories...
 
 

"A Desperate Mother's Story"
I said I didn't want to do that and I wanted to go back home. They put a gun to my head and threatened me, and then they beat me. They told me if I didn't consent, they would kill me. Read her story...

 

 

 

What will MMI do?

There are currently only two "safe homes" in all of Turkey that rescued victims can be sent to. Each has approximately 12 beds. MMI would like to establish a "safe home" (guvenli ev in Turkish) built for women and children who have been victims of human trafficking.

The safe home will be focused on meeting the needs of the whole person; physically, mentally and spiritually. Steps of rehabilitation will include professional medical care, licensed counseling, job skills training, and career services that encourage a healthy, full life.

 

Turkey's response to fighting Human Trafficking

If you would like to get info on what the country of Turkey is doing to stop sexual exploitation of trafficked persons click here.