Many of the prostitutes have always lived there; some were sold into prostitution by their families, and others were abducted from their villages. Naseema was born into and lives in one of India's most infamous brothels but is now working to free trafficked women. Bangladesh , India , Nepal. Workers protest after 2, forced to flee year-old brothel due to alleged threats from ruling party activists.
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