I am a world citizen. The rape of a woman in the Sudan is the rape of a citizen of the world to whom we are all obligated.
- R. Evon Idahosa
Justice and power must be brought together, so that whatever is just may be powerful and whatever is powerful may be just.
- Blaise Pascal
Because the idea is, in the long run, that women's liberation will be men's liberation too.
- Gloria Steinem
There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children.
- Nelson Mandela
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly.
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
Peace and injustice are uncommon bedfellows, for peace cannot lie in the presence of injustice for long before rising.
- R. Evon Idahosa
We cannot continue to negotiate with injustice. Now is the time for every woman to arise and amplify her own voice, particularly against systemic powers that do not believe she has one.
- R. Evon Idahosa
As a woman, when you stand for another woman or young girl that cannot stand for herself, you stand not just for yourself but for your mother, for your sister, for your daughters. When given an opportunity to stand, stand.
- R. Evon Idahosa

Our mission is to prevent sex slavery and to liberate enslaved women and girls through the direct eradication of root causes. We are a thought leader and leading impact organisation working in Nigeria and with Nigerian survivors globally to build a best practices model for the developing world. Learn More

 

Why start with Nigeria?

By establishing best-practices in Nigeria for eradicating sex-trafficking (a global hotspot for trafficking), we create a blueprint the world can use to eradicate sex-trafficking anywhere.

What We Do

The Justice Initiative (TJI)

Through this project, we educate, advise and call into account policymakers and gate-keepers who have the power to end sex-trafficking.

Pathway to Freedom

Our core project prevents sex-trafficking, liberates trapped women and girls and partners with them on their path to freedom.

TruthTellers

Our community transformation/education project brings awareness to local communities about the hidden realities of sex-trafficking, its impact, and alternative economic pathways.

Why We Do What We Do

Because the dehumanization and subjugation of women and girls can be overcome in one lifetime. Ours.

Human trafficking, or modern day slavery, involves the illegal trade of people for exploitation or commercial gain and is a $150 billion global industry.

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two thirds of the $150 billion generated annually from human trafficking ($99 billion) is generated from commercial sexual exploitation.

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New estimates indicate that there are 40.3 million victims of modern slavery worldwide, 71% of whom are women and girls that represent 99% of those trapped in commercial sexual exploitation.

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Nigeria ranks 32/167 countries assessed by the Global Slavery Index with the highest number of slaves – 1.38 million Nigeria’s National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) reports that the average age of trafficked children in Nigeria, now a Tier 2 country (US State Department TIP Report 2021), is 15.

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The majority of all Nigerian women trafficked to Europe and forced into sexual exploitation hail from Edo State, with Italy being the number one destination country – 11,009 womenwere trafficked there by sea in 2016.

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The average Nigerian trafficking victim abroad is forced to have sex with anywhere between 10-15 customers a day, making an average of $10 per customer.

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Get Involved

Become A Pathfinder!

We are currently seeking like-minded individuals with whom our vision resonates. Partner with us by joining one of our regional teams.

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Make A Donation or Raise Awareness!

We need your support to eradicate sex trafficking and to empower survivors of sexual violence in the developing world.

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Free Weekly Adult Education Classes for Women Ages 15-35
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Know a young woman in Benin City, Edo State, ages 15-35, that could benefit from free adult education classes? Please direct her to us on social media @pathfindersji or call us on 0817-000-7284. Classes are held every Thursday from 9am-12pm and run for three months. Materials and local transportation included.
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Our theory of change is that trafficking ends when human dignity is restored. Human dignity is restored when government is engaged, the community is empowered and individuals have access. Engagement, empowerment and access only happen in effective partnerships across all three sectors.  

 

 

 

 

Blog

Cohort 4 of our Pathfinders Adult Literacy Initiative (PALI) is underway

Cohort 4 of our Pathfinders Adult Literacy Initiative (PALI) is underway

July 3, 2023
BENIN CITY, EDO STATE- Following the graduation of Cohort 3, classes commenced for 20 students enrolled as Cohort 4 in our Pathfinders Adult Literacy Initiative (PALI), a free community literacy initiative for women ages 15+, on June 13, 2023 at...
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‘Project RISE’ Beneficiaries Receive Legal Training and Humanitarian Support from ‘OUR’

‘Project RISE’ Beneficiaries Receive Legal Training and Humanitarian Support from ‘OUR’

June 24, 2023
JUNE 2, 2023- BENIN CITY, EDO STATE. On June 2nd, 2023, with support from Operation Underground Railroad (OUR), five beneficiaries of Project RISE participated in a free legal clinic by two of our lawyer facilitators which informed and educated them on...
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Pathfinders’ ‘The Freedom Project’ Conducts Food Drive for 60 Beneficiaries

Pathfinders’ ‘The Freedom Project’ Conducts Food Drive for 60 Beneficiaries

June 23, 2023
JUNE 22, 2023- BENIN CITY, EDO STATE. Our quarterly food drive, which involves distributing food items to each of the 60 project beneficiaries, is one of the many ways ‘The Freedom Project’ is tailored to the needs of our trafficking...
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Pathfinders’ Executive Director Named 2023 U.S. Trafficking in Persons Report ‘Hero.’

Pathfinders’ Executive Director Named 2023 U.S. Trafficking in Persons Report ‘Hero.’

June 16, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA. Thursday, June 15th 2023 was a super important day for us, as our Executive Director, Ms. R. Evon Benson-Idahosa was honoured by the U.S. government as a 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report 'Hero,' alongside 7 other heroes...
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Pathfinders’ Business Academy Rounds off Classes for Cohort II Beneficiaries

Pathfinders’ Business Academy Rounds off Classes for Cohort II Beneficiaries

June 10, 2023
BENIN CITY, EDO STATE. Following the successful conclusion of Session I of our Pathfinders’ Business Academy (PBA) classes for 60 students on March 17th, 2023, we immediately kicked off sessions for Cohort II with 30 newly enrolled survivor students. We...
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‘The Freedom Project’ Organises Adaptive Business Training For Beneficiaries

‘The Freedom Project’ Organises Adaptive Business Training For Beneficiaries

June 1, 2023
BENIN CITY, EDO STATE. Following the conclusion of the initial session of our Pathfinders' Business Academy (PBA) classes for 40 'The Freedom Project' (TFP) beneficiaries in Cohort A, an Adaptive Business Training on the production of ankara crafts, zobo (hibiscus) juice...
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2023 Global Slavery Index Reveals Rise in Nigerian Survivors of Modern Slavery

2023 Global Slavery Index Reveals Rise in Nigerian Survivors of Modern Slavery

May 24, 2023
MAY 24, 2023- The 2023 Global Slavery Index, a flagship publication created by Walk Free, in conjunction with the ILO and IOM, effectively captures the grim reality of global slavery in over 160 nations.  Since its 2018 Report, the Index...
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Pathfinders Business Academy Rounds Off Classes for Cohort A Students- The Freedom Project

Pathfinders Business Academy Rounds Off Classes for Cohort A Students- The Freedom Project

May 17, 2023
MAY 10, 2023- THE FREEDOM PROJECT. On May 10th, 2023, a month after Pathfinders' Business Academy (PBA) kicked off with 60 beneficiaries enrolled, the impact of the classes was obvious by the response of the students who participated in a...
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Pathfinders Graduates 3rd Adult Literacy Education Program Class

Pathfinders Graduates 3rd Adult Literacy Education Program Class

May 5, 2023
BENIN CITY, EDO- It was an exciting day, as all twenty-three (23) students enrolled in our Pathfinders Adult Literacy Initiative (PALI) concluded their 3-month education course. The students, from our Ogba and Faith campus, were trained in the basics of...
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PATHFINDERS LAUNCHES BUSINESS ACADEMY FOR ‘THE FREEDOM PROJECT’ BENEFICIARIES 

PATHFINDERS LAUNCHES BUSINESS ACADEMY FOR ‘THE FREEDOM PROJECT’ BENEFICIARIES 

April 11, 2023
BENIN CITY, EDO STATE- To equip female survivors of trafficking, SGBV and at-risk women with the necessary skillset and mindset for identifying, launching and sustaining new business ventures, Pathfinders Business Academy classes began on April 11th, 2023. The overall objective...
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