May 2013
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May 19th
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“The men who create the demand that fuels human trafficking are themselves...”
– God In a Brothel 
May 19th
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“More girls have been killed in the last FIFTY years, precisely because they were...”
– Nicholas Kristof, Half the Sky
May 17th
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“I wanted to write this to tell other women that the decision to have a...”
– By ANGELINA JOLIE http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/14/opinion/my-medical-choice.html?_r=1& (via piratesherlyholmes)
May 14th
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May 14th
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May 13th
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May 10th
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May 9th
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A Final Embrace: The Most Haunting Photograph from... →
Many powerful photographs have been made in the aftermath of the devastating collapse of a garment factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh. But one photo, by Bangladeshi photographer Taslima Akhter, has emerged as the most heart wrenching, capturing an entire country’s grief in a single image. We’re not a number — not only cheap labor and cheap lives. We are human beings like you. Our...
May 9th
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May 8th
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May 7th
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“God does not call us to be successful, He calls us to be faithful.”
May 7th
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Thank you to everyone who has listened to my story and donated to SHE Rescue in honor of my birthday. Cambodia changed me and continues to inspire me. THANK YOU for supporting the work of SHE Rescue in prayer and financially, it means the world to me.
May 5th
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May 3rd
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May 3rd
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May 2nd
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May 2nd
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Why does “feminism” have a stigma? Why is gender equality uncool in our culture?
May 1st
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April 2013
16 posts
The girls at SHE Rescue taught me hope. They showed me the power of Christ to redeem broken lives and revive broken spirits. This picture is one of those beautiful, strong, joyful girls.  SHE Rescue is an aftercare home for young Cambodian girls rescued out of the sex trafficking. Click here to support the incredible work they do.
Apr 29th
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Apr 28th
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Apr 25th
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How do we live in a world where 'infant rape' even...
Apr 22nd
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Apr 22nd
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Apr 22nd
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Apr 19th
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Apr 17th
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Apr 14th
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I had such a great time at Calvin’s International Development Department retreat this weekend. It is SO refreshing and energizing to be around passionate people who are dedicated to bettering the world. I’m so blessed to be able to study International Development at this incredible school. 
Apr 13th
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If I learned one thing in Cambodia, it’s that the Khmer love karaoke. I remember lying in bed at night, trying to fall asleep despite the stifling heat, and hearing a medley of Khmer songs and Shania Twain drift in through the windows. One night in Phnom Penh our team visited a local karaoke bar. Unfortunately, prostitution frequently occurs at karaoke bars and women are often lined up at the...
Apr 11th
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Apr 9th
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Apr 9th
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In 2012 I spent six weeks in Cambodia with a team of incredible people. While there we served organizations that support girls who have been rescued out of sex trafficking and women who are exiting the sex industry. (Read about my trip here!)   My 19th birthday was spent in Siem Reap, riding elephants and visiting the ancient ruins of Angkor Wat. It was the most incredible birthday I could...
Apr 6th
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Apr 2nd
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March 2013
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Mar 28th
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Mar 28th
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Mar 26th
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“We should be so in love with God that service comes naturally.” Thoughts from tonight’s debrief. A long but good day.
Mar 19th
“You won’t allow me to go to school. I won’t become a doctor. Remember this:...”
– Poem written by a 15 year old Afghan girl  This poem was recorded in a NYT magazine article about female underground poetry groups in Afghanistan. An amazing article about the ways in which women are using a traditional two line poetry form to express their resistance to male oppression, their...
Mar 13th
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WatchWatch
Is Justice Worth It?
Mar 12th
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Happy International Women's Day!
Cheers to all the beautiful, incredible women and organizations making a difference around the world! May we never stop fighting for the equality, freedom and dignity of our sisters. 
Mar 8th
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The Bible uses the word “justice” around 800 times. This is God’s heart.
Mar 5th
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Mar 3rd
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Mar 2nd
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Mar 1st
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BREAKING: Anti-Trafficking Bill Passes Congress! →
“The renewed legislation makes some important gains for combating human trafficking around the world — and here at home. Some of the new aspects of the bill include: allowing survivors of trafficking in the United States better access to services; strengthening law enforcement efforts to crack down on human traffickers here in the United States and around the world; and allowing the United...
Mar 1st
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February 2013
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60-80% of Cambodian men have used a prostitute at...
This is a shocking statistic. But after visiting Cambodia in 2012 and working with sex trafficking, it’s sadly not surprising to me. Prostitution, sex trafficking, child sexual exploitation and sex tourism are so prevalent there, it’s heart breaking. Cambodia is a beautiful country with beautiful, loving people- but it has a war-scarred history that is still affecting and hindering...
Feb 28th
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Feb 28th
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American Football Culture and Sexual Violence →
FASCINATING article about how hyper-masculinity in Football encourages a culture of physical and sexual aggression. 
Feb 27th
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Feb 21st
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