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The sex slaves of Iraq
photo by FotoRita / Allstar maniac
Inmates at Bagdad female juvenile prison face punishment from the state and rejection or worse at home – often for simply being victims of the crimes of others.
The victims of human trafficking and sexual slavery in Iraq face prosecution, unfair treatment, draconian laws and societal stigmas. The justice system is cruel and unjust, but the world outside offers little compassion or understanding for these young women. Sometimes prison may be the best option in a society where poverty and backward customs concerning women punish the victims instead of the real criminals.
From a CNN report:
Trafficking is a growing problem in Iraq. Some vulnerable women, desperate to support their families, are tricked into it by accepting fake marriage proposals. Many young girls, their parents facing dire economic circumstances, are just sold outright.
For more on the story, watch the below CNN video report:
Sex slave girls face cruel justice in Iraq
by Graham Land
Additional resources:
Iraq – Human Trafficking & Modern-day Slavery
Tags: CNN, girls, human, Iraq, justice, prison, report, sex, slave, trafficking, victims, women
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