The Jordan Harbinger Show

883: Annie Ikpa | The Campaign to End Child Sacrifice

Aug 22, 2023
Annie Ikpa, a UK-based activist, leads the charge against child sacrifice in Uganda, shedding light on her seven-year journey to enact change. She reveals the shocking reasons behind this horrific practice and how children are typically targeted. Stories of survivors highlight the severe trauma left behind. Annie discusses the cultural beliefs that perpetuate these rituals and the ongoing legislative challenges faced by activists. She emphasizes collective action and raising awareness as vital steps to combat this atrocity and protect vulnerable children.
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ANECDOTE

Child Sacrifice Discovery

  • Annie Ikpa learned about child sacrifice while volunteering at a Ugandan baby's home.
  • A security guard brought a child who had been rescued from a sacrifice attempt, sparking her activism.
INSIGHT

Sacrifice Across All Levels

  • Child sacrifice in Uganda occurs across all socioeconomic levels.
  • Both impoverished and wealthy individuals engage in the practice for various reasons.
INSIGHT

Slow, Torturous Sacrifices

  • Child sacrifices are often slow, torturous events, not quick deaths.
  • The children are often drugged with chloroform but remain alive while body parts are harvested.
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