Jason , 2022
11 x 14 in (h x w)
Photography

Jason, an American survivor of forced commercial sexual exploitation, was coerced by drugs into the world of trafficking by a night club owner.

Matilde Simas is an award-winning documentary photographer who has traveled extensively to bring a deeply humanistic viewpoint to difficult subjects like sex trafficking and forced marriage. Her global work as a photographer is guided by a humanitarian perspective and includes a long-term documentary project on human trafficking and advocacy for specialized services for exited survivors to live sustainable lives. Her photography has been showcased internationally and widely exhibited by various United Nations agencies.

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