The Global Center for Women and Justice (GCWJ) is thrilled to introduce our new Senior Coordinator, Meredith Reuter! Meredith Reuter is excited to join the GCWJ team at Vanguard University.! Some of the things that make Meredith excited to work with the GCWJ are “meeting new people, touching lives in a positive way, problem-solving, and making …
On December 10th, 1948, the United Nations signed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a document of 30 articles listing the human rights common to all people. Human rights is a concept many people have heard of, but few actually know much about. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the “recognition of the inherent …
By Emily Miller, Writing Intern According to the United Nations’ International Labor Organization, there were 50 million people living in modern slavery as of 2021. This number has risen significantly in the past five years; since 2016, the amount of those enslaved increased by 10 million, which is a fifth of the current number. Slavery …
Live2Free’s 7th Annual Fair Trade Fashion Show By Emily Miller On Thursday, October 20th, Vanguard University’s Live2Free club held their 7th annual Fair Trade Fashion Show. Live2Free and the Global Center for Women and Justice (GCWJ) partnered alongside Goodwill of Orange County, the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force, and Soroptimist International to hold this …
Looking ahead at the new year, we are reflecting on the survivors who have shared their lived experience, their expertise, and their fierce advocacy for others on the Ending Human Trafficking podcast. EP. 19 – Runaway Girl Survivors provide an important perspective on how we can work to end human trafficking. Dr. Sandie Morgan interviews …
Move to End Human Trafficking In honor of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, join us this January for a month of awareness to end human trafficking. How to get involved? 1. Wherever you are, walk, run, and cycle this January to raise awareness about human trafficking in your community. Share your miles completed on social …
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Testimony from a Human Trafficking Response Coordinator Major Ray Lamont, The Salvation Army Why did you decide to enroll in the Anti-Human Trafficking Certificate program? As a practitioner in this field, I had been looking for a way to engage in academic studies surrounding modern slavery and human trafficking while still being able to …
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women By Emily Miller, Writing Intern November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Around the world, women and girls suffer from disproportionate amounts of violence. Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most prevalent and harmful human rights …
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How does a fashion show stop human trafficking? According to The Good Trade, “Fast fashion is the design, manufacturing, and marketing method focused on rapidly producing high volumes of clothing. Garment production utilizes trend replication and low-quality materials (like synthetic fabrics) in order to bring inexpensive styles to the public. These cheaply made, trendy pieces …
Hispanic Heritage Month: Prevalence of Labor Trafficking in Hispanic Communities By Emily Miller National Hispanic Heritage Month began on September 15th in 1988, coinciding with the independence anniversaries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.[1] As we celebrate Hispanic heritage during the month of September and early October, it is important to know …
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