How YOU can end slavery...
Posted by Amanda , Tuesday, March 23, 2010 2:16 PM
It feels like it's taken forever to get here, but finally our week on Human Trafficking is finally here. This is definitely something my eyes have been opened to and I've become very passionate about just in these past 10 weeks. I think everyone in my school feels the same way. I want so badly to open others eyes to this issue as well and to help them see the reality of situations all over the world.
More slaves exist now than any other time in history--an estimated 27 million people are in some form of slavery all over the world, whether thats sexual exploitation, prostitution, forced labor, or even the removal of organs. If your curious about what you can do to stand up and speak out, here are some websites to check out:
Stop the Traffick is a movement to Prevent, Protect and Prosecute. They work to educate and raise awareness, advocate on behalf of those trafficked and fundraise for projects to stop trafficking. If you want to learn more about what human trafficking is and what things you can do to take action--this is a great site to check out and pull information from.
Free the Slaves is also a movement to end slavery worldwide. They recognize that everyone has a role to play in the ending of slavery--governments, organizations, businesses, communities, consumers and, most importantly, us. They share stories and easy, practical ways we can educate ourselves and do something about this issue.
"When people act, things change."
