PERU
Campaign Against Human Trafficking in Peru's Sex Tourism Industry
Peru's fascinating cultural heritage and Incan legacy are being eclipsed by a more sinister attraction. Young women and children are being trafficked and exploited in a commercial sex industry fueled by increasing numbers of tourists who engage in sex with children. It is estimated that there are up to 500,000 child victims of sexual exploitation and violence in Peru. The government's efforts to eradicate this slave trade have been stalled by corruption, insufficient law enforcement, and apathy. Read more about this issue and how you can help.
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