May
26
2009
Four Young Women Die in Fire
Melissa Uncategorized 0
Four young women died in a karaoke bar fire in Cambodia. Many of these bars are fronts for brothels. The girls could not escape because they were kept behind a chained door, and many suspect that they were working against their will. Read more here. Pray for their families, and pray that this tradgedy would cause people to take notice of trafficking around their neiborhoods and around the world.
May
22
2009
They can’t leave
Emily Trafficking News & Information 0
Many may wonder why trafficking victims can’t just escape their captors. Here are 10 reasons why they can’t leave.
May
22
2009
Arrests in China
Emily Trafficking News & Information 0
One of China’s top 10 most wanted suspects in human trafficking has been arrested. She is accused of 10 counts of child trafficking. 9 others have been arrested earlier this year in the same case. Chinese police launched a nationwide campaign against trafficking that will run through the year. According to figures, so far they have rescued 192 children, 214 women and broken up 72 trafficking rings.
May
21
2009
The problem with chocolate
Emily Trafficking News & Information 0
There are a few problems with chocolate. It’s oh-so-tasty, yet not very good for you (although some argue that it isn’t that bad). But did you know that the cocoa in the chocolate you are eating could be made by slaves? A majority of the world’s cocoa (30-40%) is grown on the Cote d’Ivoire in Africa. The numbers vary depending on your source, but thousands of children are trafficked to work on these farms and held as slaves in terrible conditions. The trouble is that no one knows. A few months ago we posted the news that Cadbury had promisedRead more
May
20
2009
Timeline and new ways to follow
Have you been wondering when the full site and boutique will launch? Wonder no more! We hope to have everything up and running by June 15th so we are 25 days away. Are you looking for another way to follow Stop Traffick Fashion to get the latest information? We have new links at the bottom of the page to follow us on Twitter or join the Facebook group. You can also sign up for our newsletter. Why not invite your friends to follow us or join the Facebook group as well?
May
20
2009
Interesting Links
Emily Books & Resources, Uncategorized 0
I’ve recently subscribed to the Change.org blog on human trafficking. One of their recent posts lists 5 companies who are making significant contributions to the fight against human trafficking. Another great organization is Not for Sale. Check out this link to see all their regional networks. If you want to help in the fight, why not join the network in your area?
May
15
2009
Disposable People: Mauritania, Part 4
Melissa Books & Resources, Trafficking News & Information 0
More from Disposable People by Kevin Bales. Future and Hope for Mauritania The movement of slavery from rural areas to the cities is the key to liberation. With more population, more information flows. Slaves can learn that other ways of life exist, and organizations like SOS Slaves and El Hor can reach out to slaves and ex-slaves. In the city, slaves see the lives of ex-slaves and Afro-Mauritanians and can know that freedom is possible. SOS Slaves and El Hor are the key to educating and reaching out to slaves. “Though their leaders are arrested and imprisoned, though their meetingsRead more
May
14
2009
Disposable People: Mauritania, Part 3
Melissa Books & Resources, Trafficking News & Information 0
More from Disposable People by Kevin Bales. Poverty in Mauritania Mauritania has foreign debt five times higher than its annual export earnings. They have only two resources: iron ore and fish. As a result of poverty and conflict, Mauritania has little infrastructure. The country has two roads. Foreign countries paved these two-lane highways in an attempt at aid. (Mauritania’s second largest city, Nouadhibou, is not connected by roads to anywhere.) Half the population is under 14, and most people have few possessions, perhaps 2-3 bits of clothing, a jug, pot, or basket, a few iron tools, a blanket to useRead more
May
13
2009
Disposable People: Mauritania, Part 2
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More from Disposable People by Kevin Bales. Culture of Slavery in Mauritania The legislation in 1980 didn’t change the reality of work and exploitation. The government admits that hundreds of thousands of “ex-slaves” do labor in exchange for food and shelter, but they refuse to call hauling water from pre-dawn until after sunset, eating rice and maybe scrap meat, and sleeping on the back porch slavery. In a country closely guarded against outsiders and functioning as a strict police state, slaves sweep cook, clean, care for children, build homes, shepherd sheep, and haul water and bricks. Slavery here resembles aRead more
May
13
2009
In the news: UK and India
Emily Trafficking News & Information 0
A recent article in The Guardian has revealed that a government run children’s home has been exploited by child traffickers in the UK. 77 Chinese children have disappeared since March 2006 and only 4 have been found. Another report was then released that said that child traffickers were targeting the UK because the immigration policies made it easy to move people through the ports and care homes. Another government report was released in India stating that an estimated 1.2 million children are believed to be in prostitution in India and that at least 100 million people were involved with humanRead more