With millions of people still held in modern-day slavery, the concept of humanitarianism — the belief in giving oneself to help reduce the suffering of others — has never been more needed. That’s why, on this day that celebrates International Humanitarian Day, we celebrate those who are doing all they can to protect people from violence worldwide.
Gowri was trapped in abusive bonded labor in a brick kiln with her husband and children for years — all over a debt her husband hoped to repay. She and her family faced constant abuse from their slave holder. Now, years after her rescue, Gowri shares her story to publicly to help other survivors. She also provides counsel to women experiencing domestic violence, giving them emotional and physical support.
“I’m not able to keep quiet and walk away if someone is suffering…My instinct is to rush and help them.”
Victoria is a women’s rights advocate and founder of Women in Action for Women. She is a survivor of abduction by the Lord’s Resistance Army and has shared her story and amplified the stories of other survivors from local, national, and international platforms.
Victoria is a founding member of the Leadership Council for the IJM-supported Global Survivor Network, which works to create safe communities through justice systems that protect vulnerable people.
“I am a silence breaker...When survivors are at the table where decisions are made, change happens.”
Celebrating You
Thank you for helping rescue survivors like Gowri and Victoria, who keep the fight for freedom going day by day.
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