This week I have been preparing a 5-7 minute Toastmasters Speech on the topic of Human Trafficking. The information blows my mind. If you will take a few minutes to browse the links below, you too may become an abolitionist.
Twenty-seven million people around the world are enslaved - many are children - many are right here in the USA. It does affect you whether you learn about it or ignore it. Together we can abolish slavery.
UPCOMING EVENT
The Truth about Human Trafficking...
Right in Our Own Backyard
Saturday, January 24, 2009 9am - 1pm
Vineyard Columbus, 6000 Cooper Road, Westerville, OH 43081
HUMAN TRAFFICKING INFORMATION FROM GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
- US Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children & Families
www.acf.hhs.gov/trafficking - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
www.unodc.org
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FIGHTING TO ABOLISH SLAVERY
- www.notforsalecampaign.org
- www.love146.org
- www.worldvision.org
- www.freetheslaves.net (found this site after initial post - check it out)
RECENT ARTICLES IN THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
- Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Child Servants are Modern Slaves - African immigrants to U.S. bring girls in as maids - Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Off the Streets at Last - former sex-trade worker opened shelter (Rahab’s Hideaway) to help other women find their way out - Sunday, January 4, 2009 (original article in Toledo Blade)
Advocates Call Bill a Good First Step in Sex-Slave Fight
Visit Season of Light (right margin) for more links on this topic
Visit Diana Scimone for updates on efforts to stop global child trafficking and practical information on how to get involved
2 comments:
Thanks for the information, Lisa!
Isn't this just outrageous for the 21st century??????
Many blessings!
It's always exciting for me to find a fellow abolitionist! :D Thanx for sharing the links~ I have some additional ones you might want to check out on my blog. :)
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