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Sister Pierette with girls at the Centre d'Accueil - Libreville, Gabon Each of these girls has a harrowing story to tell; they have all been trafficked to Gabon. But they are the lucky ones, the ones who found a way to escape. Now based at this centre in Libreville, Gabon, they are awaiting repatriation. In just over a year, the centre has repatriated 89 girls to Benin and Togo. The centre provides a supportive environment where children can start to come to terms with their traumatic experiences. For many of the girls, it is the first time since leaving home that they have been able to make friends, play, attend lessons and live safely in a family environment.