The issue of the sex trade has been much on my heart lately, and I have just learned that I may be working in Rio de Janeiro for a few months. Does anyone have information about the sex trade in Brazil? I would like to know how to effectively pray while I am there.
Rio de Janeiro
Saturday, February 28, 2009 - 10:10pm
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 - 12:12pm
#2
Thank You
Thank you for the information, Jonathan. That's very helpful. I have committed to praying for Brazil regularly.
Saturday, March 7, 2009 - 5:05pm
#3
I live in Rio de Janerio and
I live in Rio de Janerio and will be here for about three more months unless the Lord says otherwise. I've been saved for about a yr and recently the human trafficking situation has been on my heart. I've been praying for the situation here and that the Lord would use me in any way He pleases to end/lessen the situation here for His name sake. I've also been praying to encounter others with a burden for this issue so if you are coming here for sure please contact me, my email is anjellagrace@live.com
Friday, March 13, 2009 - 2:02pm
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Revival in Rio!
Thank you for your post, angelagrace! I don't know yet if I'm coming to Rio for sure, but if I do, it will be in the summer (July and August). But whether I come or not, I would love to connect, so I will send you an email. Let's pray for revival in Rio! God bless you, my new friend!
Estimates are that there are anywhere from 250,000-500,000 children exploited for prostitution in Brazil. Many of these are exported throughout South America, and to the US, Europe, and Japan. The current "market value" of a Brazilian woman is about $15,000 USD. There are an estimated 241 trafficking routes in Brazil. Another common exploitation is child sex tourism, which exists mostly in Brazil's northeast coastal and resort areas. The majority of these "tourists" are from the US and Europe.
Forced labor is also still a significant issue in Brazil. It is estimated that up to 100,000 men are subjected to slave labor in remote plantations growing sugar cane for the production of ethanol. To a lesser extent, slaves are internationally imported to work in factories in major urban areas.
If you have any other questions I will try to answer them as best I can.