Category: Human Trafficking Awareness

SEATTLE: UW Students Using Feminine Napkins to Fight Human Trafficking

July 17, 2013

By Elisa Jaffe on July 15, 2013— “Washington is a hot spot for human trafficking, and some University of Washington graduate students have developed an unusual way to help victims of what they call “modern day slavery.” Human trafficking is a crime that’s plagued 18 counties in Washington, and the challenge authorities face is finding … More SEATTLE: UW Students Using Feminine Napkins to Fight Human Trafficking

SEATTLE: Join the “Freedom Walk” to Fight Sex Trafficking

July 15, 2013

“Hundreds of people are expected to converge near Seattle on Saturday, July 20 to show support for local victims of sex trafficking. For the second year, The Genesis Project will host The Freedom Walk. The Freedom Walk is a fundraising event to raise money and awareness about the issue of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking in … More SEATTLE: Join the “Freedom Walk” to Fight Sex Trafficking

BILLINGS: Photographer Helps Human Trafficking Victims

July 13, 2013

By Christin Corrado on July 11, 2013— Watch the video interview here. “A young Billings photographer returns from the other side of the world, with a new purpose in life. 23-year old Kristin Carroll spent about two weeks taking photographs of victims of human trafficking and desperate orphans. Carroll was inspired to help out victims … More BILLINGS: Photographer Helps Human Trafficking Victims

MEXICO: 46 Women Rescued After Sex Trafficking Bust

July 4, 2013

By CNN Staff on July 2, 2013— “Authorities in Mexico City say they’ve rescued 46 women in a human trafficking bust. The women rescued included 27 Mexicans and 19 foreigners, Mexico City prosecutors said in a statement. Forty people were detained after a raid at the Cadillac table-dance club in the country’s capital over the … More MEXICO: 46 Women Rescued After Sex Trafficking Bust

Hilton Worldwide and Vital Voices Global Partnership Launch Global Freedom Exchange, a Collaboration to End Child Trafficking

June 28, 2013

For BusinessWire on June 26, 2013— “Today, Hilton Worldwide and Vital Voices Global Partnership announced that they have joined forces to help end child trafficking. Together, they have launched the Global Freedom Exchange, an innovative, multi-faceted educational and mentoring program targeting emerging and established women leaders. Program participants are on the forefront of global efforts … More Hilton Worldwide and Vital Voices Global Partnership Launch Global Freedom Exchange, a Collaboration to End Child Trafficking

Slavery Still Exists

June 19, 2013

Human trafficking (aka “modern-day slavery) still exists in our world! With an estimated 27-29 million slaves in the world today whether forced in labor camps or exploited as sexually, people in every country are victims serious human rights abuses. Those who are most vulnerable are the poor and female gender (80% of victims are girls/women). … More Slavery Still Exists

CNN Airs the Film “Girl Rising” this Sunday

June 14, 2013

A note from Rich Stearns, President of World Vision U.S.: “CNN will be airing the film Girl Rising this Sunday, June 16 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. World Vision is a film partner, and the CNN version will feature the story of a World Vision-sponsored girl: Azmera from Ethiopia (pictured above). Watch the heart-warming trailer. Azmera … More CNN Airs the Film “Girl Rising” this Sunday

Seattle Against Slavery Presents: “Sex Trafficking & Seattle’s Hotel Industry”

June 13, 2013

Sex Trafficking & Seattle’s Hotel Industry SPEAKER: Mar Smith, PhD from BEST DATE & TIME: Wednesday, June 26th 7:00 – 8:30 pm LOCATION: Hillel UW 4745 17th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98105 Parking available in alley and lot alongside Hillel UW REGISTER HERE The business world can play a key role in ending human trafficking. … More Seattle Against Slavery Presents: “Sex Trafficking & Seattle’s Hotel Industry”

How Google Is Fighting Sex Trafficking With Big Data

June 7, 2013

By Michael Grothaus for The Fast Company on May 14, 2013— “For years human traffickers have used the latest technology to profit from the slave trade, but now software engineers at big data companies like Palantir and Salesforce are enabling anti-trafficking organizations to fight back–thanks to a little funding help from Google. The latest estimates … More How Google Is Fighting Sex Trafficking With Big Data

‘Made In A Free World’: 100% of Donations Go Directly to Freeing Five Ghanian Kids from Slavery

June 5, 2013

Made In A Free World is building a coalition of consumers, businesses, and governments to disrupt the system of slavery. They produce innovative campaigns, front line projects, consumer engagement tools, and marketable business solutions to get slavery out of our system. There are over 7,000 child slaves working in the fishing industry on Lake Volta … More ‘Made In A Free World’: 100% of Donations Go Directly to Freeing Five Ghanian Kids from Slavery