prostitution – n. the act of having sex in exchange for money

decriminalize - v. to make (something that is illegal) legal by changing the law

human trafficking – n. organized criminal activity in which human beings are treated as possessions to be controlled and exploited (as by being forced into prostitution or involuntary labor)

exploit – v. to use (someone or something) in a way that helps you unfairly : adj. exploited

kidnap – v. to take away (someone) by force usually in order to keep the person as a prisoner and demand money for returning the person

pimp – n. a man who makes money illegally by getting customers for prostitutes

per – prep. for each : “The tickets will cost $10 per person.”

war-torn – adj. very badly harmed or damaged by war : torn apart by war