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We are committed to fighting for their freedom and bright futures.
Our mission is to rescue children from sexual exploitation and human trafficking and help them stay free.
Together we can play a leading role in this journey.
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When we have abundance, we will rescue. When we lack resources, we will rescue. When we are tired, we will rescue. When everyone else has given up, we will rescue. We have no plan B. We will always work to rescue and help kids stay free.
Tony Kirwan
Founder & International President of Destiny Rescue
The Facts
Over 1 million
children are exploited by sex trafficking
59%
of children trafficked are from the Asia Pacific region
$99 billion
is generated by sex traffickers each year – that’s an average of $11 million every hour
Fighting for freedom around the world
We operate rescue, reintegration and prevention programs in multiple countries, and raise funds and awareness in the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Stories of Rescue and Hope
Jungle Escape
Ruth worked through the dead of night in a jungle full of dangerous animals….
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Pig Butchering: Human Trafficking on an Immense Scale
If victims fail to scam enough money, they are punished with beatings or electric shock torture….
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Relentless in Rescue
Our founder recently shared a story that revealed the heart of rescue…
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TRUSTED: Why working with authorities matters in human trafficking cases
We’ve adapted, changing our model to become better rescuers. The result has literally changed the criminal landscape in some areas….
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11 Inspiring Anti-Human Trafficking Quotes
Be inspired by these quotes—and share them with your friends so they can join the fight against child sex trafficking, too. Every…
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Innovative Job Training Gives Hope to Trafficking Survivors
Real rescue is more than escape. …
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OSEC Team Takes Down Crime Syndicate in Thailand
A cyber-crime ring thought they were safe behind their screens. They were wrong. …
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Daily Desperation: A Day in the Slums
How does a child care for their siblings without financial support to survive? …
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Raid in South Asia Rescues Ten
Ten young women and girls in South Asia had moved from their modest homes to the city to find work. Instead, they…
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6 Quotes from Human Trafficking Survivors That Left a Mark on Agents
Agents reflect on some of the most impactful words spoken by children we’ve rescued….
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A 12-Year-Old’s Fateful Journey
Taral thought his life was about to change for the better when he met a man in the jungle….
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Top 4 Most Unforgettable Raids
Rescue work leaves a mark on agents—and there are some rescue operations they’ll never be able to forget….
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Ugandan Small Businesses are Enabling Freedom
Caregivers of survivors proudly show off their small businesses that are keeping rescued children free. …
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What happens after rescue?
A successful rescue doesn’t end when a child is removed from exploitation. That event is only the first step in a process…
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Five-year-old girl rescued from online sexual abuse after arrest of Australian man
In cases of Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC), our operations may span the globe. …
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Ten Dollars or Less: Geneva’s Journey
When Geneva’s father left them, taking the family’s only source of income with him, life as Geneva knew it quickly crumbled. …
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New Collaboration in the Philippines Aims to Rescue More Children
A new partnership gives victimised children in the Philippines a voice….
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Rescue Sunday: Inspiring Action by Igniting Faith
Rescue Sundays provide a unique opportunity for congregations to come alive, united in a passion for pulling kids out of the darkness….
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An Agent Reflects on Rescuing a Toddler
An agent lures a perpetrator out of the shadows of the internet to rescue a child….
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4 Devastating Reasons Kids Face Exploitation in Uganda
For some children across Uganda, entering exploitation is the only means to survive. …
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A New Weapon in the Battle Against OSEC
The online sexual exploitation of children has grown exponentially, but so has our ability to combat it. …
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TIP Ratings Explained: A Nation’s Response to the Horror of Trafficking
The TIP Report goes far beyond examining the global human trafficking problem……
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Shona’s Success Story
After rescue from exploitation, Shona found a reason to get up in the morning….
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Teamwork in the Dominican Puts Sex Traffickers on Their Heels
Our team in the Dominican Republic continues to expand their caseload thanks to intentional collaboration with law enforcement….
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Changing Lives One Business at a Time
Small business training in Kenya doesn’t just help kids stay free; it’s helping to break the cycle of multi-generational poverty….
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From the Frontlines: Zimbabwe
“My life has changed; every day, I make some money to take home.”…
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Flawless Raid Takes Unexpected Twist
After a particularly efficient investigation, new intel came from an unexpected source: the pimp….
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Meant for Good: Lydia’s Story
Young Lydia bookended her heartbreaking story with something unexpected: gratitude. …
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Destiny Rescue Signs Agreement with Thai Government to stop online sexual exploitation
We are proud to announce the signing of an MOU that formalizes our professional relationship with Thai law enforcement….
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The Perfect Storm: Why OSEC is Growing So Quickly
The online sexual exploitation of kids is under-reported, hard to track and poorly understood. And by all accounts, it’s growing out of…
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Post-Rescue Realities
Rescue requires more than being removed from an exploitative situation. To truly stay free, survivors must be equipped and empowered to overcome…
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Closing the Gaps at the Nepal Border
New border stations added in Nepal to stop more traffickers from luring victims out of the country. …
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What is OSEC?
Kids are being exploited online at an alarming rate. Learn more about this complex problem and how we can address it….
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Kenya: An Introduction
Despite many challenges, Kenyans are known for being hopeful for a better future. Learn about this beautiful land of contrasts and the…
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Sisters Exit the Sex Trade, Turn Back to Save Others
After months of hard work, Sophea was finally free from exploitation. But that wasn’t enough: her little sister still faced abusers every…
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“I’m here for you. You just don’t know it yet.” – The Heart of a Burn Agent
Volunteering to be a burn agent requires taking on the persona of a predator. It’s challenging and uncomfortable work, but for agent…
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An Inside Look at the Work of Three Freedom Fighters
Freedom Fighters are heroes who use their unique giftings to rescue children and help them heal and build a new life. From…
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Operation Cattleya: Over 70 rescued in the Dominican Republic
Sometimes you have to pretend to be the bad guy to save them….
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What is a Freedom Fighter?
Rescuing exploited children and keeping them free requires a diverse team of professionals, from former detectives to psychologists to business specialists and…
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A Way Out
In the blink of an eye, Edith’s life changed. Without income for daily necessities, she was desperate to provide for her family….
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“She Didn’t Want to be There”: The Girl in Gold
The story of a daring raid through the eyes of a Rescue Agent…
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Reintegration Update: 50 survivors celebrate their graduation!
Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of these 50 precious children….
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The Four Percent
While rescue after traffickers have crossed the border with their victims is difficult and extremely rare, these cases–four percent of our rescues…
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Pilot Projects: The First Step to a New Rescue Operation
In order to expand our vital work to a different region of the world, Destiny Rescue first establishes a Pilot Project….
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Join the movement to end violence against women and girls
The path to eliminating violence against women has not been an easy one, but we won’t stop freeing women and children from…
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She Changed Her Name to Victory
Namazzi’s life was bleak and she thought it could never change. Little did she know the amazing transformation that awaited her on…
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Philippine Government Declares War on OSEC
The Filipino government has taken a strong stance against the online sexual exploitation of children (OSEC). …
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Learning from a survivor: Fiona’s Freedom
Part two of Fiona’s incredible journey from the despair of sexual exploitation in Uganda to a new life of hope….
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Listening to a survivor: Fiona’s story
Fiona shares her journey of discovering she was no longer alone….
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Rescue in broad daylight
Dedicated agents and caseworkers are making a difference in Cambodia …
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Life as a rescue agent: realities, risks, rewards
A day in the life of ordinary men dedicated to fighting child trafficking…
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Destiny Rescue is fighting sex trafficking and child exploitation in the Dominican Republic
Our dedicated team in the Dominican Republic assists law enforcement in rescuing children from sexual exploitation and human trafficking and ensuring perpetrators…
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What makes a rescue agent in the Philippines?
Hear from seasoned rescue agent and Philippines country manager, Bruce, as he shares the most important qualities needed in a rescue agent….
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Over 100 children rescued in one month
A busy month of rescue in one country brought freedom to 122 girls in July!…
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What happens after a border rescue in Nepal?
Passionate women with strong communication skills are the heartbeat of our work in Nepal. Their intentional voices drive our work forward from…
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Operation “Dark corner”
Destiny Rescue agents in Thailand have been working closely with police coordinating raids to rescue children from the sex industry….
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Rescue advances into another country in Latin America
Destiny Rescue brings our expertise to another country in Latin America bringing our total country count in the region to three….
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New border station opens just in time to rescue teen girl
The 15-year-old was about to taste misery before we spotted her. …
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Survivor on track to becoming a registered nurse
Brinda is busy in her third year of nursing school but took the time to share part of her story with us….
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A survivor’s journey through the eyes of our team
Catch a glimpse of what team members see daily in their relentless anti-trafficking work….
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Rescue expansion in Latin America
Read about the latest rescues in our newest rescue nation!…
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Destiny Rescue’s record-breaking year
The milestone is thanks to rapid expansion across our project nations….
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“Terror” in Haiti fuels labour trafficking in the Dominican
Traffickers are exploiting Haitians wishing to flee their home country. …
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Six-year-old girl rescued at the Nepal border
Her aunt and uncle were supposed to care for her, but their ugly side soon showed. …
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Survivor presses against the grain to imprison trafficker
Most survivors refuse to press charges against their trafficker, but why? …
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Group of boys rescued from dangerous pimps
The rescue was one of three raid missions executed at the same time….
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The power of social media: why the sex trade is migrating from brothels to social media
Lockdowns have closed many sex establishments in Southeast Asia, leaving many former workers wondering where to find an income. …
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The power of social media: why some girls enter the sex industry to buy coffee and clothes
Online pictures of snacks and models are typically harmless, but they can have a harmful, peculiar effect on kids in developing countries….
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Survival situations: hope wins for the most-traumatised survivors
Some Ugandan girls have had their lives flipped upside down, like losing both parents, yet they remain resilient. …
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A wave of rescues – 173 now free
Destiny Rescue rescued 173 girls in an undisclosed country in Southeast Asia between July and August….
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The second story window
Five teens quietly gathered while their seven friends slept in bunk beds around them. It was around 1 am and the girls,…
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The escape artist: Sonali’s rescue story
To rescue a child, Destiny Rescue sometimes needs to get creative. …
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Tara’s Story: 17-year-old is the first rescue at newly-opened border station
Tara is seventeen years old and lives with her parents and siblings in rural central Nepal. She attended school through the eighth…
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Fourteen-year-old girl safe because of agent’s creativity
Destiny Rescue’s rescue agents normally go undercover, run surveillance or interview travellers at a border to rescue exploited children, but occasionally they…
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Philippines raid followup: survivors finding justice
In the Philippines, Destiny Rescue not only frees girls from sex trafficking but also helps them find justice. Check back in on…
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Traffickers try new tactics to exploit two girls
Agents are up against new challenges as traffickers pull out all the stops hoping to sneak girls across the border and into…
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Celebrating 751 rescues in 2020
The global sex industry is an adaptable evil. As it evolves to feed an unabated demand around the world, our organization is…
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Four new border stations open, 39 more lives rescued so far
Announcing new border stations and plans for even more expansion soon!…
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From a young soccer coach to a rescue agent: Meet Jacob
“It is not only about rescuing the girl. It is about changing her life.” …
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Rescue surge: 33 people rescued across four countries in four days
Amidst the difficulties of this year, Destiny Rescue was able to rescue 33 people across four countries in four days. This latest…
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Rescue agents in two countries team up on notorious trafficker
Three girls left home without telling anyone where they were going, if not for the collaboration of two teams of Destiny Rescue…
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Never give up: Agent finds missing child
Luma, a single mother of three children, approached police with news of her missing 17-year-old daughter. With the station busy and officers…
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Mother and daughter rescued at the border
With the promise of love and marriage dancing in her mind, Nepal woman Kaya was embarking on a journey to a new…
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Operation Corso
“I think this is a set up” was the last text message the Destiny Rescue operative received from the pimp they had…
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Rescuing in the Time of COVID-19
With much of the world coming to a halt from the abrupt effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, safe distancing is now the…
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Soneeya’s Story
Twenty-one-year-old Soneeya* set out with her father to visit a neighboring city. She had no idea she was about to encounter the…
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Flourishing in Freedom
Reena, Eisha and Nadiya were rescued at the Nepal border earlier this year. Since then, we have been following up with them…
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Toddler Rescued – Our First Cyber Case
In February, our teams, in coordination with multiple law-enforcement agencies, executed an operation that rescued a 2-and-a-half-year-old boy from a life of…
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Operation Domino
It took extensive planning and skilled teamwork. On an unassuming February night, our teams and law enforcement executed four raids in immediate…
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Moments From Vanishing
Four girls were rescued together at a border crossing. None of them had any idea that the bus they were on was…
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Together for ‘The One’
Recently, one of our operatives noticed suspicious activity while he was traveling. Some young men were taking staged photos of a teen…
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Rescue Update: Sreva’s Story
As our agents were conducting their routine interviews at a key border crossing location they came across 18-year-old Sreva* traveling with a…
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Girl Interrupted – Border Rescues Pt. 2
Our Border Rescue agents are strategically positioned to intervene along the path of exploitation. Partnering with Border Patrol Police at key crossing…
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Border Rescues
Nona*, a Destiny Rescue border agent, watched another bus creak to a stop on the side of the dusty road. She climbed…
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International Day of the Girl Child
Her face is bowed… Eyes fixed on small clasped hands… Shrouded in shadows of shame, cultural oppression and helplessness….
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The Path of Exploitation
Our mission is to rescue children out of sex trafficking and exploitation, which is actually a rather broad category when specifics are…
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The Scope of Exploitation
Exploitation ensnares many people in many different kinds of ways. Destiny Rescue’s mission is focused but our influence in the realm of…
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159 Women Rescued in Operation Trabaho
It took 36 hours of hectic planning and strategic logistics for Destiny Rescue Philippines and its partner government agency, the National Bureau…
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Celebrating 3000 Rescues
Destiny Rescue is celebrating the rescue of its 3,000th trafficking survivor from the sex trade….
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Side by Side: A Best Friend Rescue Story
Valerie* and Christina* were both young single mothers caught up in a life neither truly wanted. Coming from poor families with limited…
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Sordid Shadows: How to Catch a Pimp
SBS Dateline recently joined Destiny Rescue’s Founder and President Tony Kirwan, along with our International Rescue Director, rescue team, and local law…
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Our Approach: Rescue
Destiny Rescue is on a mission to end child sexual slavery in our lifetime. One key component of Destiny Rescue’s mission is…
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Imprisoned in Shame
Their minds replay what they have experienced; they are bound by their terrible secrets….
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Building Houses Building Lives
It was our privilege, our heart wrenching privilege, to send out a small band of volunteers to HELP build a house for…
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Shattered Dreams…to Hope Again!
One young girl had a dream of becoming a nurse, but after her parents couldn’t afford to send her to school anymore,…
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