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Contact: Dr. Daniel Bercu, Doctors At War, 888-552-8927
MEDIA ADVISORY, Dec. 8 /Christian
Newswire/ -- We are pleased to announce that doctors around the world are
joining the battle against human trafficking.
Doctors At War, a newly formed 501©3 organization, is putting out a
call-to-action for doctors worldwide to join them in the fight against the
global sex trade. The long-term healthcare ramifications of the estimated 27
million victims throughout the world include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),
panic attacks, depression, and a host of other mental health issues along with
countless physical health problems including HIV, STD's, malnutrition,
sterility, and the effects of repeated physical trauma. The cost worldwide to
provide mental and physical healthcare for these survivors will be overwhelming.
"Although I have committed my life to American children victimized by
prostitution, I wanted to learn more about these children in other countries. I
thought this would be a good opportunity to learn about the plight of those
children and an opportunity to lend my expertise" states Dr. Lois Lee, a member
of the Board of Directors. Dr. Lee is also founder of Children of the Night, a
California shelter for young girls who have previously been trapped in
commercial sexual exploitation.
Board of Directors member Dr. Mark Boustred, a Colorado plastic surgeon who
specializes in pediatric craniofacial abnormalities, adds: "One of the greatest
blots on the face of humanity in our modern times is the abhorrent global abuse
of woman and children as sex slaves. This evil epitomizes mankind at its worst
-- total denigration and disregard of a fellow human being for the sake of
money, sex and power. These crimes go beyond mere selfishness and greed -- they
demand a total searing of conscience, a heart of stone, and a giving of the
perpetrator's self over to evil. Doctors At War seeks to fight this evil, and to
bring relief, rescue and restoration to the victims. I am honored to be able to
make a contribution to this effort."
Doctors At War will work on projects focused on the intersection of healthcare
and human trafficking. With hundreds of doctors from approximately 20 countries
already involved, this is expected to be a globally influential organization.
Those who wish more information about this organization, an interview with a
Board member, or to see current projects and the future vision for Doctors At
War, please visit the organizational website at:
www.doctorsatwar.org or call
1-888-552-8927.