Actress Zooey Deschanel + Her Abolitionist Ancestors

New Girl leading comedic actress, Zooey Deschanel was recently on TLC’s reality show, Who Do You Think You Are?, and found the incredible history of her 5x great-grandparents’ daughter, Sarah Pownall, was a huge figure in the abolition movement as a Quaker and was active in the Underground Railroad. Watch the entire episode here: http://bit.ly/17l6wDD.

BULGARIA: Border Police Bust Criminal Group for Human Trafficking

On August 8, 2013, from FOCUS News Agency— “Bulgaria’s Chief Directorate of Border Police has busted a criminal group for human trafficking, announced the border police. In an operation the border police identified and detained a criminal group of five people who tried to organize a channel for illegal transfer of foreign citizens from Bulgaria … More BULGARIA: Border Police Bust Criminal Group for Human Trafficking

The Downward Spiral to Drive-In Prostitution: Is America Next?

By Dawn Hawkins on August 21, 2013— “Drive-ins aren’t just for fast food and movies anymore—if you’re in Europe, that is. With Switzerland’s announcement that it spent a whopping $2 million on a plan to provide “drive-in prostitution,” complete with “sex boxes,” it makes you wonder how their priorities and social norms became so distorted. Certainly … More The Downward Spiral to Drive-In Prostitution: Is America Next?

MEXICO: The Drug Cartels’ Other Business—Sex Trafficking

By Ioan Grillo / Mexico City on July 31, 2013— “Like many victims of human trafficking, Marcela was tricked into the sex trade by a man she thought she could trust. She met him in her small hometown in Veracruz state when she was 16. Posing as a wealthy businessman, he asked for her hand … More MEXICO: The Drug Cartels’ Other Business—Sex Trafficking

MEXICO: 46 Women Rescued after Sex Trafficking Bust

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

SOUTH AFRICA: Child Porn Ring Cracked with Global Links

On August 21, 2013, from BBC News— “South Africa’s police have arrested six men suspected of being part of an international child pornography ring, a spokesman has said. The suspects, who include teachers and a legal officer, are believed to have links with the US, Canada, the UK and other European countries, reports say. Images … More SOUTH AFRICA: Child Porn Ring Cracked with Global Links

“Chosen” Premiere Film Showing in Seattle September 26

Chosen Premiere Film Showing in Seattle  This event is on September 26, 2013, at 6:30pm, at the Seattle Aquarium. Join us for the Seattle Premiere of Chosen, a new inside-look documentary at the true stories of two “All-American” teen girls, and how they were tricked into trafficking. It can happen anywhere. Teach your kids how … More “Chosen” Premiere Film Showing in Seattle September 26

SAN FRANCISCO: Not For Sale Hosts “Night to End Slavery” Gala—Oct. 5

Not For Sale is hosting a Night to End Slavery! When: October 5th, 2013 Where: City View at Metreon, 135 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 Time: 6pm-11pm Event page: http://www.notforsalecampaign.org/gala/ Event description: Today, human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world, and more than 30 million people live in modern-day slavery. … More SAN FRANCISCO: Not For Sale Hosts “Night to End Slavery” Gala—Oct. 5

BANGKOK: Ko Myo, Human Trafficking Suspect From Myanmar, Arrested In Thailand

From AP on August 10, 2013— “Thai authorities have arrested and charged a suspected human trafficker who allegedly sold hundreds of migrants from Myanmar into slavery to work in Thailand’s fishing industry, police said Saturday. Ko Myo, a 42-year-old Myanmar national, was captured in a raid by police and justice officials on Aug. 1 in … More BANGKOK: Ko Myo, Human Trafficking Suspect From Myanmar, Arrested In Thailand