A 9-year-old girl, Nada Itrab, was kidnapped by a trusted neighbor and trafficked to Bolivia, enduring nine months of sexual abuse, forced labor, and violence. Rescued by Spanish police, she faced further challenges in Spain's care system. Now 21, she's a law student and activist, publicly sharing her story to combat child trafficking and inspire other survivors.
Nada Itrab, a bright 9-year-old girl from an undocumented Moroccan family in Spain, was kidnapped in 2013 by Grover Morales, a trusted neighbor, under the guise of a reward trip to Bolivia. Once there, Morales subjected her to nine months of sexual abuse, physical violence, forced labor on farms and coca plantations, and isolation, even forcing her into a 'marriage' within a cult. Spanish Civil Guard detective Lt. José Miguel Hidalgo led an international police hunt, eventually rescuing Nada by helicopter on her 10th birthday from a remote village. Morales was imprisoned, and Nada's parents received suspended sentences for negligence. Returning to Spain, Nada faced further trauma in state care and a difficult home life, battling anxiety and depression. Years later, journalist Neus Sala, prompted by Hidalgo, reconnected with Nada, now 21. Nada, a law student, decided to publicly share her story to confront stigma and campaign against child trafficking. With Sala's support, she gained legal residency, switched her studies to law and international relations, and began therapy. Nada has since appeared on television, is writing a book, and is preparing to sue the Catalan government for negligence. She has forgiven her abuser and aims to speak at the UN, demonstrating remarkable resilience and a powerful commitment to advocacy.
