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Located in South Asia and home of the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest, Nepal is a country of spectacular beauty and historical richness. The land of the Himalayas welcomes tourists from all over the world to come and experience its incredible natural splendors. Nonetheless, in stark contrast to the beauty and the allure of its geography and culture, Nepal embodies an internal crisis. As a major player in the perpetuation of human trafficking, the situation remains dire. In 2000, the abolition of debt-bondage slavery in Nepal was enacted, but with a lack of substance in the law, rendering it botched and ineffective. Since then, the commercial exploitation of men, women and children has exploded into a national pandemic. The following article from The Trafficking in Persons Report of 2009 is an overview of the crisis Read more

Insight into Empathizers
Truth in Advertising: Pete Gibson, iE partner and NYC photographer continues to share a window into his life-changing journey to Southeast Asia. He depicts a scene where our advertised lifestyle ideals are lived out in red light districts: “All the men are accompanied by young, beautiful girls who are ready to address any desire they may have. The girls are groomed to play into the fantasy.”  Click here to read more and to see his photos.