17 year old, Becky, migrated from Nigeria in search for the European dream, only to end being physically abused and mentally beaten.
In freezing temperatures, they are forced to sell their bodies, feeling like they are giving away a part of their soul with every sexual act.
In 2016, around 11,000 Nigerian women arrived in Italy by sea, and in November, 2017, 26 Nigerian women, and girls were found dead in their attempt to cross the Mediterranean.
I can't even begin to imagine walking a day in the shoes of these women who were in search for an opportunity, in search for stability, and strength...
Nor can I begin to judge. It's real life from some out there, and I pray everyone overcomes their struggles. One day at a time.
Prostitution, and pimps are all over the world, but in knowing that, it does not lessen the value of these women or the mission behind these unfortunate acts. My heart goes out to all those in hardships and those who aren't trying to be supportive, and giving guidance.
A link to CNN down below.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/21/world/italy-nigeria-sex-trafficking/index.html
Migrants fleeing from reality, and this is the price.
I do not deny the horrors and the tragedies of the war.
But humans have to withstand the problems of life. We are not animals that eat and drink without goals
We enjoy life in details that we do not normally expect
This is disheartening. Given the fact that I come from Nigeria. I know life isn't all rosy in my country, coupled with a lot of issues in the Country right now. But it breaks my heart to see or hear what my fellow Nigerians go through in other part of the world, just because they are looking for greener pastures. Nigeria may not be the best country in the world, but there's still hope for us. My thoughts go to all those people out there going through one pain or the other. May the good lord strengthen you and help you find your path.
This is very sad. Humanity already has the capacity to make all of us live well, but the social differences do not diminish.
I see a cultural problem as well. Even with news after news of what happens to many migrants, people continue to migrate to those countries where it is uncertain whether they will succeed. I believe it would be best if Nigerians united themselves to fight for their own country. I do not know the situation in Nigeria, but as a Brazilian, I can say that if the people of my country came together, we would be in a very different situation.
Pimps should get a bullet in the head
That's very sad story, women's alway try to migrate to develop countries for better living but end up in prostituton sometimes they have to do this to support there families in poor countries because they don't get good jobs.
Pimps should get a bullet in the head
It very sad as a Nigerian I keep reading how our young girls are being deceived and taken to different countries like Libya, ltaly for sex trade all in the name getting greener pastures. Should I blame the government or the girls?
of course we all should.
No matter the situation is ones country, its better to stay in the country than leaving to another country without proper planing.
It very sad as a Nigerian I keep reading how our young girls are being deceived and taken to different countries like Libya, ltaly for sex trade all in the name getting greener pastures. Should I blame the government or the girls?
This is quite disheartening, we all need to work together and make the society better
In most cases every great life we see started with a level of struggle. I hope her mind is strengthen enough to overcome this unfortunate act. One day she will tell her story from the comfort of her throne. #SayNoToRape
The higher women want to go, the lower people try to bring them down. But nothing can stop a determined mind
It is really bad, at times you can't blame the victims for making an effort, Nigeria as a country is disabilised by corruption. Youth find it difficult to get jobs or even have a dream
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may the struggle to seek law and justice you find and commit violence and persecution in a trial
So sad and touching. All in the quest for greener pastures. May the souls of all the departed rest in peace. Thank you for sharing this and i hope that people can learn from this. I can't even imagine how their mothers feel, it's really heartbreaking having to bury a child.
this is the world issue due to poverty, and low support of the government on the society and there country.
this also blame some corrupt officials in the government, they will always a propriety on there own pockets to prosper.
so many issues is going on. :-<
Respect for them.. i hope they are have a good life in different country.. sa
It's not only Nigeria other countries too.
I can't just start to imagine how heartbreaking it is that same government we elected in, failed us, in lieu of that, nigerians trying to find greener pastures have to pass through horrible things in their quest or worst kicking the bucket, nice one bro!, awareness has to made till someone in power starts reasoning
Joseph .... Great post, all the ladies in African should stop getting themselves in any illegal act especially Nigerians. Thanks for this post josep
May God help us
For all these to stop, Nigerian girls should be given proper orientation to avoid exploitation and waste of lives due to human traffiking.
It is very sad to hear these stories.The main reason for these sort of crimes to rise is the malfunctioning of the legal system in the country.Tight laws should be formulated against these sort of crimes and the law should be put into actions.Severe punishments should be given the accused ones
I don't why these people act like as if they don't have hearts..humanity has been gone away from them..They should be punished and should put to death after a proper trial
If the so called Human Rights Organizations do their job right then this kind of depressing condition should have been solves or at least lessen. This world can be cruel but we as it citizen should not be a cruel as the world could be.
Many Russian girls arrived in other countries and were slaved, killed and raped
Most of the time in many african countries there is too much unemployment so the girls move to look for jobs .
Unemployment in africa comes about the poor education system were many africans are job seekers not makers. Really it is apity
This is really disheartening. Feeling so sad after reading this.
Truthfull and powerful post . Can't believe in the time we are living in people are still experiencing such cruel things and forced to experience such pain and torture that will live with them forever . My heart goes out to them all . Great post opening minds to the worlds cruel truth . Thank you X
It is disheartening to see a young promising girl been wasted away by such kind of life. The government have to make the environment OK for its citizenry in other to avoid such young promising girls waste away.
This is so painful and heart tearing. Am a Nigerian and sometimes feel very unease whenever I come across post that depict the image of my country. Nigeria is a country one can easily find what to do to make meaningful money if you really want to search for except you want to seek out greener pastures elsewhere. 50% of those victimize of things like this call it upon themselves, while some were being deceived into it. Well, may God almighty see heal them out of it.