The Dark Realities of Human Trafficking from Africa to Dubai. *Ava bravely shared her experience of being trafficked from Nigeria to Dubai for sexual exploitation. The interview provides a glimpse into the intricate web of deceit and abuse that countless vulnerable women face when seeking opportunities abroad.

A friend, informed her about a job opportunity in Dubai, supposedly involving domestic work. However, upon arrival in December 2020, *Ava and two other women discovered the grim reality: they were expected to engage in forced sex work.

The Dark Realities of Human Trafficking from Africa to Dubai

The trafficker, known as Lady Gaga, coerced them to work on the streets, threatening violence if they refused. *Ava’s health deteriorated, and she was eventually diagnosed with a liver problem. Lady Gaga callously demanded money for *Ava’s freedom, pushing her to work harder to cover medical expenses. *Ava’s family, unaware of the true nature of her situation, borrowed money to pay for her return ticket to Nigeria.

Her story underscores the urgency of addressing human trafficking, especially in prostitution hubs such as Dubai. These women are victims and deserve to be treated with dignity.

Listen to *Ava’s story here.

*The victim’s name has been changed for her own protection.