Jane Kambalame

Fainess Lipenga was trafficked by her boss, a former diplomat in the US from Malawi. Now, Lipenga is an advocate for victims of human trafficking.

This woman says she was trafficked by a diplomat. And it happens all the time.

July 24, 2017
Justice

Fainess Lipenga came to the US to work as a maid for a diplomat from Malawi, but she says she was treated more like a slave. Her boss, covered by diplomatic immunity, never faced the consequences.

This woman says she was trafficked by a diplomat. And it happens all the time.

Latest Headlines

Irish singer-songwriter Dani Larkin navigates a troubled border with song 
After deadly quake in Turkey, rescue teams struggle to help amid frigid temps
Powerful quake rocks Turkey and Syria, kills more than 2,300
Protests across Peru are keeping tourists away from the country’s top travel destinations
New York City struggles to accommodate new migrants
A spike in ringworm cases in Spain leads to a surprising culprit: the barbershop
America’s top priority is to help Ukraine ‘defend itself’ as a sovereign nation, Blinken adviser says
Belgium faces pressure to support sanctions on Russian diamonds
Libyan pop star Bahjat beat the odds. Now he wants to popularize ‘A-pop.’
Trust the process: Part I
More stories

The World is a public radio program that crosses borders and time zones to bring home the stories that matter.

Produced by

Major funding provided by

  1. Carnegie Corporation of New York
  2. MacArthur Foundation
  3. Ford Foundation
  4. Corporation for Public Broadcasting

  1. About
  2. Contact
  3. Donate
  4. Meet the Team
  5. Privacy Policy
  6. Terms of Use

©2023 The World from PRX

PRX is a 501(c)(3) organization recognized by the IRS: #263347402.