Yesterday morning, several of us at the mission joined about 4 other groups/organizations in standing outside of Parliament with signs and banners to raise awareness of a bill in progress. Called the TIP (Trafficking In People) Bill, its passing would illegalize all brothels and organizations where trafficking occurs. Several of the women dressed up as beaten and in chains, including make-up blood and bruises. At the same time, fliers were being handed out, so we also took the opportunity to distribute tracts and talk to people.
For the first time outside of French class, I had to speak to someone who only understood French and try to communicate what was going on. Unfortunately my French isn't so great, but it proved a good experience none the less.
After several hours there, one of the members of Parliament who was presenting the TIP Bill came out with the bill and explained to us more about what was happening with it. Please pray that this bill will go through and be established, that the slavery we experience so heavily today will come to an end. Pray that God woud grant the members of Parliament wisdom with regards to this decision soon approaching. Pray that His will would be done in the land. Praise Him for His plan through whatever happens, for His will is infinitely more superior than our understanding of it!
After several hours there, one of the members of Parliament who was presenting the TIP Bill came out with the bill and explained to us more about what was happening with it. Please pray that this bill will go through and be established, that the slavery we experience so heavily today will come to an end. Pray that God woud grant the members of Parliament wisdom with regards to this decision soon approaching. Pray that His will would be done in the land. Praise Him for His plan through whatever happens, for His will is infinitely more superior than our understanding of it!
Click here for EyeWitness News coverage of this demonstration
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