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Prayer Map: Latvia PRAYER MAP: LATVIA GLOBAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING Estimates suggest that up to 27 million people are held in slavery worldwide. The International Labour Office (ILO) estimates that US 44.3 billion is made annually from all types of forced labour (slavery). Out of that 44.3 billion, US 32 billion is made from all trafficked persons. Specifically, trafficking for sexual exploitation generates 27.8 billion per year. Of individuals trafficked internationally from impoverished countries, it is estimated that 55 percent are female. Of this 55 percent, children aged 17 years and below represent 26 percent. THE SITUATION “Latvia is a source country for wom- Pskov en, men, and children subjected to Valga sex trafficking and forced labor. Lat- vian women are forced into prostitu- tion in Italy, Spain, Ireland, Greece, Cyprus, the Netherlands, and Ger- many. Latvian men and women have been subjected to conditions of forced labor in the United King- dom and there were anecdotal re- ports that Latvian men may have Pytalovo been subjected to conditions of forced labor in Sweden. In prior years, there were unofficial reports that some Latvian teenage girls were subjected to sex trafficking within the country.Unemployed adults, single women, people raised in state-run institutions, Joniski and individuals with mental disabili- ties remain vulnerable to trafficking in persons. Latvian trafficking vic- tims were recruited into exploitation through employment recruitment companies, social-networking websites, and local connections. The Government of Latvia does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of traf- ficking; however, it is making significant efforts to do so. The Latvian government improved victim pro- tection by certifying a greater number and diversity of trafficking victims. The government also increased both the funding for and duration of trafficking victim services. Latvian officials began implementing labor victim identification regulations, but did not initiate new labor trafficking investigations. An international report concluded that proactive victim identification within the country was insufficient. Law enforcement efforts remained the Government of Latvia’s weakest area in addressing trafficking in persons. Even though victim identification increased significantly, Latvian officials investigated or prosecuted very few cases under the anti-trafficking statute. Of the of- KEY BORDER CROSSINGS fenders convicted of trafficking, Latvian courts sen- Russia: Leningrad, Pskov, Sebezh, Pytalovo, tenced only a few to prison terms. St. Petersburg, Zilupe River (SOURCE: Trafficking in Persons Report 2013) Estonia: Valga, Kirde, Kesk, Louna Belarus: Bigosovo, Vitebsk, Urbany, Druja March 2014 HOW DOES THIS WORK? WHAT DO I PRAY FOR? Human Trafficking is the fastest growing glob- We are praying for all links in the trafficking al crime and the world has no easy answers chain—from the victims to the authorities in- or solutions. We believe that as we step out volved in prosecution. in prayer this year things will begin to shift in the heavenly realms and change will begin to AT SPECIFIC BORDERS: happen in very tangible ways. PRAY FOR INSIDE KNOWLEDGE For our struggle is not against flesh and The Authorities to have inside knowledge and blood, but against the rulers, against the be able to rescue potential victims before they authorities, against the powers of the dark are trafficked—at airports/ports/train stations world and against the spiritual forces of evil PRAY FOR FAMILIES TO INTERVENE in the heavenly realms. Eph 6:12 For family members to stand up for the rights We are asking people to commit to praying for of children being sold into slavery. a particular country or a particular key border PRAY FOR NETWORKS TO BE BROKEN crossing/transit point throughout 2010 and join For mobile phones to break down, for connec- with others to pray against trafficking in that tions not to be made, for the public to see area. something is wrong and call for help. The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of PRAY AGAINST CORRUPTION a righteous man makes tremendous power For corruption within the border authorities to available [dynamic in its working]. be ended and for righteous people to make a James 5:16 (AMP) stand against this practice. Prayer is not a last resort, the Bible says that prayer can change nations and heal lands. IN GENERAL: Prayer is a weapon that we can use to wage FOR THE VICTIMS wars that look impossible in the natural. Strength & Salvation Ps. 138, Is. 40:29, Lk. 19:10 If my people, who are called by my name, Protection, Freedom & Justice will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, Ps. 82:4, Ps. 103:6, Ps. 146:7 then will I hear from heaven and will forgive Hope & Healing their sin and will heal their land. Ps. 40:1-2, Jer. 30:17, Jer. 31:17 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) FOR THE TRAFFICKERS Conviction, Repentance & Salvation We believe that if as a sisterhood we focus Is. 55:7, Rom. 5:6-8, 2 Tim. 2:25 our prayer together we will see results that we Criminal Networks To Dismantle can only dream of! 19 Ps. 7:9, Ps. 37:17, Ps. 37:20 "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth The Oppressors To Be Arrested & Prose- agree about anything you ask for, it will be cuted done for you by my Father in heaven. Matthew 18:19 (NIV) Is. 16:4, Jer. 22:3, Amos 5:15a FOR THE CHURCH The Church To Prevail Is. 60:1-2, Mt. 5:13-14, Mt. 16:18 Advocates & Labourers To Emerge MORE INFORMATION Ps. 94:16, Prov. 31:8, Mt. 9:37-38 If you would like more information about your Unity Against Injustice country or border there are many resources Ps. 133, Jn. 17:23, Rom. 15:5 available on the internet. We will also be updating the Colour Sister- CONTACT DETAILS hood website with any information that is rele- w. www.thecoloursisterhood.com vant to your country as frequently as possible. a: c/o Hillsong Church PO BOX 1195 Castle www.thecoloursisterhood.com Hill NSW 1765, Australia e: [email protected] p: +61 2 8853 5353 f: +61 2 9899 4591 .
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