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Jun
27
2012
Thai Fishing Boats: Targets for Human Traffickers
Melissa Survivor Stories, Trafficking News & Information 1
NPR has done a series of articles on form of human trafficking that is often overlooked. Enslaved works staff many fishing boats that stay at sea for weeks on end. The grueling work takes victims from their families—from any means of escape—and risks their lives and their health. Read about Vannak’s story below and here and here. From Part 1: Cambodian Vannak Prum’s destiny changed in a dirt-road town called Malai. It’s a Cambodian outpost on the border with Thailand that is known for its involvement in the trafficking of human beings. Prum arrived in Malai seven years ago searching
Jun
25
2012
Summer Home Party Special
Emily Events, Everyday Abolitionist, STF News 0
Have you been looking for the perfect time to host a Stop Traffick Fashion home party? Now is the time! We’ve just launched our new collection, Colors of Freedom, and we’re having a special promotion. Book your summer party before July 4th and save 35% off your own order if your party sells $400 or more. We’ll send you a kit with everything you need to host the party, including information about human trafficking, Stop Traffick Fashion, and tips for a great party.
Jun
25
2012
Welcome Summer – Welcome Colors of Freedom!
Emily Uncategorized 1
Stop Traffick Fashion’s new Colors of Freedom collection is full of bold, bright, colorful, casual ways to express yourself. And each one is an expression of freedom created by women rescued from human trafficking in Cambodia, India, and Uganda. These fresh new totes, clutches, bracelets, and necklaces will make your wardrobe bubble with fun. From eye-catching recycled paper jewelry to delicate clutches to durable recycled bags, the Colors of Freedom collection fits every need—from a day at the beach, to the farmers market, to brunch in the sun. Love summer—love the Colors of Freedom.
Jun
21
2012
The Latest Trafficking in Persons Report
Melissa Trafficking News & Information 4
Each year the U.S. Department of State, led by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, releases a Trafficking in Persons Report that examines the status of the problem of human trafficking across the globe. The report rates countries on their efforts to eradicate trafficking. Read the report here. We’ll be posting more about it in the future. Watch Clinton introduce the report: Here’s what’s being said about the report around the web: CNN’s summary: Trafficking report spotlights slavery efforts Each country is put into one of four grades – Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier Two Watch and Tier Three. Tier 1
Jun
19
2012
Yes, That’s Right: There’s an App for That
Melissa Empower Women, Everyday Abolitionist 0
I was scouring the web for interesting articles or programs about human trafficking, ethical fashion, or empowering women. There’s plenty of interesting stuff out there, but today I just wasn’t finding it. I found myself saying, “Yeah, yeah. I’ve read this all before.” Then I found this. And I got excited. Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, authors of Half the Sky, are launching “Games for Change.” The program features a number of free app games that teach women in Kenya, Tanzania, and India about maternal health, parasites, and family conflict. This is a brilliant and creative way to empower women
Jun
14
2012
Fashioning Change: Ethical Fashion Finder
Melissa Ethical Fashion 0
How fun is this? Fashion Change lets you tell it a bit about your style and your budget, and it suggests ethical fashion alternatives to mainstream brands. Here’s more from their site: We believe everyone should have access to stylish brands that protect the environment and human rights. Fashioning Change is dedicated to creating shopping experiences that give you fashionable eco-friendly and ethical alternatives to popular name brands that lack transparency in their supply chains and that have yet to adopt authentic practices that protect the Earth and human rights. Discover do gooder shopping Shop stylish indie eco-friendly and ethical
Jun
12
2012
Can’t Get Enough Ethical Summer Fashion
Melissa Ethical Fashion 0
We added some new vendors to our ethical fashion page. Summer is by far the most fun season to shop for. Flowy, soft fabrics. Bright colors. I can’t get enough of it (even though my bank account does). Here are some of the lovely ethical fashions I’ve been pining for recently. Ikat Sister Skirt from Unique Batik Beverley Crocheted Open Weave Hat from Mar y Sol Indigo Blue Yoga Bag (for your beach body) from Indego Africa Fresh Squeezed Cups (for cool summer beverages) from Noonday Collection Sea Urchin Headband from Della Pipeline Skirt from Threads for Thought Learn about
Jun
07
2012
Free2Play: Ending Child Trafficking Through Baseball
Melissa Everyday Abolitionist 0
Check out Free2Play from Not for Sale: Players from around the MLB are joining with Not For Sale to use baseball in the fight against child slavery. Through the Free2Play app, you can join the fight in a new and fun way. Give freedom to children around the world through the stats of your favorite baseball players. For example, you can pledge $1 every time Matt Holliday hits a home run, or you can give $5 for every game your favorite team wins. The players, stats, and donation amount are completely up to you. Through education, sports, and music, Free2Play
Jun
05
2012
Reintegrating Survivors of Human Trafficking
Melissa Empower Women, Survivor Stories 0
The United Nations Inter-Agency Project on Human Trafficking (UNIAP) has created a report about the challenges of integrating human trafficking survivors back into their societies. The report first takes a look at the existing reintegration systems in Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Next it talks about seven issues that make reintegration a complicated process, including victim identification, misguided economic assistance, and weak psychosocial support. I found the section on defining successful reintegration—one of the seven challenges—very interesting. Practitioners across the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) expressed concerns that the social, psychological, and medical gains that may be made during
May
31
2012
Surivivor Story: Neet’s Sweets
Melissa Empower Women, Survivor Stories 0
Read this North Carolina human trafficking survivor’s story of hope and healing, and find out more about the bakery business she launched. “[I thank] God for this day, as well as every day, that I can continue to keep fighting and pushing [for] my dream. As I embrace 27, I think about what it has [taken] for me to get to this point…I am not even supposed to be here. Just being a young black woman starting a business is tough, so I am forever grateful that I am able to use my past as my strength to inspire others to