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 …
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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Women’s Equality Day: Learning from the Past and Fighting for the Future By Emily Miller 101 years ago, on August 26th, 1920, then Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby signed the Nineteenth Amendment into law, giving American women the right to vote.[i] The persistence and courage of the early suffragists inspires us today to continue …
After a year of remote work, GCWJ is excited to announce two new people have joined the GCWJ team! Senior Coordinator Anna Marquez became involved with human trafficking awareness this past October when she attended a gala and heard Dr. Sandie Morgan speak. She knew right away she wanted to get involved with the Global …
A year into a global pandemic, Live2Free has created opportunities at every season and stage to address human trafficking.
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