Jane Labous is a writer, broadcaster and journalist focused on Africa, particularly humanitarian news and human interest stories. https://www.newsdeeply.com/womenandgirls/contributor/jane-labous/rss en Crisis and Conflict Politics and Policy Wed, 18 May 2016 02:15:12 +0000 Jane Labous https://www.newsdeeply.com/womenandgirls/articles/2016/05/18/togo-the-girls-escaping-traffickers https://www.newsdeeply.com/womenandgirls/articles/2016/05/18/togo-the-girls-escaping-traffickers In the West African country of Togo, aid agencies say thousands of girls fall into the hands of traffickers every year. Some manage to escape, only to be stigmatized by their communities, and are forced to work for a pittance.