The illegal trafficking of women for the sex trade industry is a global phenomenon that exists in every country and quite likely in places not to far from where you live. A recent Australian film called THE JAMMED is a shocking and truly essential film about this industry in the city of Melbourne. Based on real life court transcripts THE JAMMED tells the story of three young girls trafficked to Melbourne where they are imprisoned and forced to work in a sleazy brothel. A film that is hugely depressing, it is also a must see for anyone who is unaware of how real and prolific the trafficking industry is, and the unfair way in which trafficked women are treated by national authorities should they manage to escape their captors. If anyone interested in reading more about this topic they should also check out a book by Louise Brown, titled simply SEX SLAVES.
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Hello Itinerant!
You (and your your blog) are a great influence and an excellent source of motivation!!
And it's wonderful to "meet" people like you!
Anyhow, my friend suggested the same thing about the whole dissapointing issue...so I am quite content right now :)
About the movies, THE JAMMED is an independent Australian film, so I couldn't find it. But I will definitely watch the other movie and let you know what I think of it...
As for your trip, I am quite excited because it's going to be wonderful (and very very hot at that time of the year!)
Also, you have to check the latest blog I posted and watch that little documentary on youtube before you leave...
Anyway, thanks a lot for everything!!!
Best,
Ruia
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