Here’s a recap of some recent news:

35 Nepali women have been rescued from being trafficked to India at border checkpoints in the Kailali and Kanchanpur districts within the past six months. A local rehabilitation organization took them in and helped them contact their families. Activists and campaigners are becoming more dynamic in the area so traffickers are using secret routes to get people into Indian cities.

As if Haiti didn’t have enough problems, human trafficking is likely to flourish in the wake of the earthquake. As this article states, “In today’s world, the twin causes of human slavery - poverty and vulnerability - increase exponentially after natural disasters.”

“Freedom - it’s in our DNA.”  That’s the tagline for a new anti-trafficking foundation started by Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher called the Demi and Ashton Foundation (DNA).  The celebrities have already been involved in learning about this issue and raising awareness so we are hopeful for the future of their foundation.  Hopefully added star power will continue to help in the fight!  You can check out their website and, of course, follow them on Twitter.

A young Cambodian girl in Hagar International’s care testified in court against her “godmother” who abused her as a domestic servant.  Sue Taylor, manager of the psychosocial services department of Hagar International, the NGO that has been helping to rehabilitate the girl, said Tuesday that the opportunity to testify in court was a key step in her healing process.  We hope that this will enable her to continue in her rehabilitation and restoration to a new, free and beautiful life.