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We Believe
Humanity Matters
Showing up for victims and those at risk are the most important thing we can do.
About Us
United Justice, a survivor-founded and survivor-led nonprofit organization, works to end human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation in Latin America. It operates programs in Ecuador, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela, and currently serves women and children.
We consistently see an increasing number of vulnerable women and children that are being easily recruited by sex traffickers in Latin America. Poverty, lack of access to education, the Venezuelan migration crisis, the lack of economic opportunities, and the inequality that is rooted in cultural norms are major contributing factors.
Interrupting the cycle of commercial sexual exploitation is a complicated process of building trust, so that victims can exit exploitation and rebuild their lives. Trust is at the center of breaking the cycle, where victims feel safe in sharing their stories, issues, and needs. Education is our strategy to empower vulnerable women and children and is a tool that enriches the opportunity for a healthy future.
We consistently see an increasing number of vulnerable women and children that are being easily recruited by sex traffickers in Latin America. Poverty, lack of access to education, the Venezuelan migration crisis, the lack of economic opportunities, and the inequality that is rooted in cultural norms are major contributing factors.
Interrupting the cycle of commercial sexual exploitation is a complicated process of building trust, so that victims can exit exploitation and rebuild their lives. Trust is at the center of breaking the cycle, where victims feel safe in sharing their stories, issues, and needs. Education is our strategy to empower vulnerable women and children and is a tool that enriches the opportunity for a healthy future.
Our History
Exploratory trip to the Colombian/Venezuelan border
Began partnerships with on the ground NGOs in Colombia and Venezuela
Started providing survivors with small businesses
Began partnership to create programs in Venezuela
Launched Educate for Change Program
Launched Educate for Change program in Venezuela, reaching over 100 kids with education and daily hot meals.
Began healing retreats for over 50 Venezuelan victims of sex trafficking in Colombia.
Provided over 700 vulnerable children with monthly food and basic needs during COVID-19 pandemic
Launched Outreach Program
Launched outreach programs reaching over 150 survivors in Ecuador
Provided support for 120 families of missing children in Mexico and Venezuela
Provided trainings on how to identify victims of sex trafficking for over 150 judges, prosecutors, lawyers and NGOs in Jalisco Mexico.
Launched Resource Center
Opened the first UJ Resource Center in Ecuador--public opening will be in 2023.
Launched The Justice Network in Ecuador -- a network of 50 professionals to donate their time and skills for local survivors of sex trafficking
Provided an awareness event for 100 professionals in Ecuador to learn about the local issue of sex trafficking and how they can get involved.
Mission and Vision
Mission
We exist to end human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation in Latin America by providing survivors with access to holistic exit services, assisting families of victims, and by producing current research.
Vision
We believe in a Latin America where women and children are free from the vulnerabilities of sex-trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation.
- Humanity Matters
- Showing up for victims and those at risk is the most important thing we can do.
- Developing communities is our standard.
- Meeting the need is just the start.
- Survivor voices are essential to the success of our organization.
- Showing up for victims and those at risk is the most important thing we can do.
- Developing communities is our standard.
- Meeting the need is just the start.
- Survivor voices are essential to the success of our organization.
Our Team
Meet the incredible people behind United Justice.
Our members are committed to creating a future where women and children are free from the vulnerabilities of sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation.
Our members are committed to creating a future where women and children are free from the vulnerabilities of sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation.
Become a Justice Partner
Justice Partners commit to the longterm holistic transformation of survivors of sex trafficking. Make an impact today.
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Helping Victims and Potential Victims of Human Trafficking in Latin America
Contact us:
Email: info@ujustice.org
Mail:
55 Springstowne Ctr
#245
Vallejo, CA 94591
Contact us:
Email: info@ujustice.org
Mail:
55 Springstowne Ctr
#245
Vallejo, CA 94591
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