The New York Times
Published: November 21, 2011
To the Editor:
Re “The Face of Modern Slavery,” by Nicholas D. Kristof (column, Nov. 17):
On my recent trip to Cambodia, I saw firsthand that slavery still exists. Mr. Kristof is right to call attention to our moral obligation to act on behalf of the millions of children worldwide who are victims of commercial sexual exploitation and child labor. The question we should be asking ourselves is not whether modern-day slavery exists, but what we are doing to protect and raise awareness about invisible children like Srey Pov, featured in the column.
I have the privilege of working with courageous grass-roots leaders in 78 countries who make it their mission to rescue and rehabilitate children from slavery, often risking their personal safety to do so.
Organizations like Ankuram Woman and Child Development Society in India, Asociación el Refugio de la Niñez in Guatemala and Home of Hope in South Africa have all risen to this challenge, and they inspire me each day.
These everyday heroes work at the community level, but their effect is global. We have a moral obligation to lend support to their fight, and through their work, we can make a difference in the lives of millions of children who would otherwise disappear into slavery.
KRISTIN LINDSEY
Chief Executive
The Global Fund for Children
Washington, Nov. 18, 2011
I have the privilege of working with courageous grass-roots leaders in 78 countries who make it their mission to rescue and rehabilitate children from slavery, often risking their personal safety to do so.
Organizations like Ankuram Woman and Child Development Society in India, Asociación el Refugio de la Niñez in Guatemala and Home of Hope in South Africa have all risen to this challenge, and they inspire me each day.
These everyday heroes work at the community level, but their effect is global. We have a moral obligation to lend support to their fight, and through their work, we can make a difference in the lives of millions of children who would otherwise disappear into slavery.
KRISTIN LINDSEY
Chief Executive
The Global Fund for Children
Washington, Nov. 18, 2011
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