According to the U.S. State Department, 10,000 to 15,000 women, half of which are still children, are trafficked from Nepal to India and sexually exploited each year.

Diana Mao, co-founder and president of Nomi Network, joined "In Focus" with Cheryl Wills to discuss how the non-profit is working to break the generational cycles of modern slavery and prevent human trafficking.

Founded in 2009, Nomi Network is part of the global effort to end modern slavery, which they say disproportionately effects women and girls, who make up 71% of total victims.

Mao talked about how it’s not only a major crisis around the world but also right here in our city. With over 40 million people living in modern day slavery, Mao sheds light on some of the primary drivers that make women and girls vulnerable to exploitation.

She also spoke about how the pandemic has heightened human trafficking and prostitution, how the Nomi Network is creating pathways to empower women to rewrite the narratives for future generations and the signs to look for when it comes to human trafficking.​

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