Nigerian woman Izzy Ogbeide has shared her experience while recounting the challenges faced by young women involved in prostitution in Italy, including alleged neglect from religious institutions.
Speaking about the situation, she said, “When we were involved in prostitution in Italy, churches never helped us especially Black-owned churches. They knew about it and even took part in it.”
Ogbeide further claimed that some pastors were aware that young girls were being trafficked but failed to intervene. She stated, “Pastors in Italy were aware that young girls are being trafficked, yet they do nothing.”
According to her, the only support they received at the time came from the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which provided basic health support. She explained, “The only organization that reached out to us was the Red Cross, which provided condoms.”
“When We Were Involved In Prostitution In Italy, Churches Never Helped Us Especially Black-Owned Churches. They Knew About It And Even Took Part In It. Pastors In Italy Were Aware That Young Girls Are Being Trafficked, Yet They Do Nothing. The Only Organization That Reached Out… pic.twitter.com/ngl7um9c6Z
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