Jul
30
2009
Two Calls to Action and Some Good News
Melissa Books & Resources, Trafficking News & Information 0
In 2005, the Department of Labor promised to release a list of products that are produced using slaves. Four years later, and still no list. Mark P. Lagon, Executive Director of Polaris Project, gives his take on the situation here. What good would a list do? It would give consumers a very valuable tool to research their purchases and target feedback to companies and industries whose practices are grossly unethical. Go here to tell Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, We want the list! Congress recently asked Criagslist to make meaningful changes as it morphed its Erotic Services section into aRead more
Jul
29
2009
Start a chain reaction!
Emily Books & Resources, STF News, Survivor Stories, Trafficking News & Information 0
We highly recommend that you check out the site Chain Store Reaction! Brought to you by Call + Response, Chain Store reaction enables you, the consumer, to easily email your favorite brands and ask them about their practices regarding human trafficking. They have email templates for over 400 brands – all you have to do is fill in your information and click “send.” The email asks the company to take action to address and end forced labor in their supply chain. If they receive enough emails they will have to respond! You can use their drop down box to seeRead more
Jul
23
2009
Recent News
Emily Trafficking News & Information 0
Recently Barack Obama visited the Cape Coast Castle in Ghana which was once a major center of the Transatlantic slave trade. A plaque in the castle reads, “May humanity never again perpetrate such inhumanity against humanity.” Unfortunately, slavery does still exist and is thriving in Ghana. A recent LA Times article describes this cycle of child slavery in Ghana. There have also been recent reports of “baby harvesting” in Nigeria where poor teenage girls are lured into a situation where they are repeatedly raped until they become pregnant. Once the baby is born it is sold. You can read moreRead more
Jul
23
2009
Update
We’ve been busy trying to get the boutique running smoothly and to get the word out about Stop Traffick Fashion. The site has been up just over a month now and we are thankful to everyone who’s helped us make the first month a success! We’ve already heard stories about how people are starting to think differently about how they shop and what they buy. We’ll try to post some news and more information from Disposable People soon! In the mean time, if you don’t subscribe to our email newsletter you can read a version on the web (and signRead more
Jul
13
2009
Rescue operation!
Emily Partner Organization News, Survivor Stories, Trafficking News & Information 0
Check out this great story from IJM about the recent rescue of 47 slaves from a brick kiln in India. IJM does similar work all over the world working to rescue slaves and other victims of injustice. We also recommend their books, including Terrify No More which tells the story of a rescue in a Cambodian brothel. Also, if you haven’t already use their website to urge congress to pass the Child Protection Compact Act.
Jul
08
2009
Join the Underground
Emily Books & Resources 0
The Not for Sale campaign has a huge network of abolitionists across America. Sign up for their email newsletters from The Underground so you can get information about actions you can take right in your backyard. You can also get connected with their regional directors. Sign up now to learn how you can help!
Jul
07
2009
Ethical Style
Emily Books & Resources, Trafficking News & Information 0
The more you learn about human trafficking, the more you realize it penetrates nearly everything we buy. The problem can seem overwhelming but we shouldn’t let our minds and actions be weighed down. Just by becoming more aware of the issues we can gradually change our thought process and that will translate into what we do and what products we buy. Instead of thinking, “Wow! What a great deal!” I will slowly start to think, “I wonder why this is so cheap? Was it made by slaves?” Companies sell cheap products because we want cheap products. However, the more weRead more
Jul
01
2009
Very Young Girls
Emily Books & Resources, Survivor Stories, Trafficking News & Information 0
The Showtime documentary Very Young Girls is soon to be released on Netflix. The girls in the documentary have inspired Beyonce and other celebrities to join the campaign “Girls Are Not for Sale.” After seeing the documentary Beyonce commented: I didn’t want to just donate money, I wanted them to know that someone really cared about them. My time, my heart, my ears, and my voice are the biggest gifts I could think to give. I would encourage you to check out the documentary and think about ways you can use your skills and talents to support the movement. WeRead more