Dec
06
2011
Give the Gift of Light
Emily Books & Resources, Everyday Abolitionist, Partner Organization News, Survivor Stories 0
Of course, Stop Traffick Fashion has lots of great gifts that bring true joy to Christmas. But we also know that our products don’t fit all of your needs and sometimes you need a gift for that person who has everything. In that situation I always recommend making a donation to an excellent organization in their name, and Hagar International would be an excellent choice! Christmas is defined by light. Trees sparkle, candles glow, and stars glisten as a reminder of God’s light of the world. But in Cambodia, Afghanistan and Vietnam, there are thousands of women and children whoRead more
Nov
30
2011
New Ohio Trafficking Report
Emily Books & Resources, Trafficking News & Information 0
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine just released a new report on the scope of trafficking in Ohio. This is something that people need to become more aware of since there are many who still believe that trafficking or slavery only happens in developing countries. If your friends ever ask you whether trafficking exists in America, or in Ohio, you can definitely say “yes,” and now you can point them to this study. The full report is 69 pages long but here are some key points from the executive summary. Law enforcement data and newspaper reports make clear that both sexRead more
Nov
23
2011
The Latest from Nicholas Kristof
Emily Books & Resources, Everyday Abolitionist, Survivor Stories, Trafficking News & Information 0
We at STF are big fans of Nicholas Kristof and his op-ed pieces in the NY Times. Last week he posted two excellent articles about trafficking in Cambodia. The first was about a brothel raid that he participated in with an anti-trafficking hero, Somaly Mam. At the end of that article he wrote: Ultimately, the way to end this scourge is to make it less profitable and more risky for the traffickers. Above all, that means targeting not the girls but putting traffickers and pimps in jail, whether in Cambodia or in New York. Slowly, that is happening. I canRead more
Nov
02
2011
How Many Slaves Work For You?
Emily Books & Resources, Everyday Abolitionist, Fair Trade, Trafficking News & Information 1
“How many slaves work for you?” The question might be startling to you, but there’s no doubt you have slaves working for you. They might not be in your house or in your back yard, but they exist all around the world in the supply chain of products you buy. Call + Response just released a new website and app called Slavery Footprint. The opening page tells a little bit about your possible misconceptions about the end of slavery and why you still have slaves in your supply chain. Then you can take a survey about your lifestyle and productsRead more
Oct
21
2011
A New Way to Get Involved – Home Parties!
Emily Books & Resources, Everyday Abolitionist, STF News 6
Have you been wondering how you can get involved with Stop Traffick Fashion? Well, we have a new home party program! Stop Traffick Fashion parties are a great way to have fun while joining with people around the world to support survivors of human trafficking. Let’s be honest—we all love purses, jewelry, and fashionable tees. All of our products are made by survivors of human trafficking. We partner with organizations around the world that provide survivors with aftercare and rehabilitation—job skill training is a crucial part of this process. The women gain a sense of self-worth and confidence because they areRead more
Oct
19
2011
Enter to Win a Copy of “God in a Brothel”
Emily Books & Resources, Everyday Abolitionist, Partner Organization News, Trafficking News & Information 0
From Hagar International: Today, many people have become aware of the prevalence of sex trafficking, but few of us understand what really happens behind the closed doors of a brothel. Daniel Walker’s poignant read, “God in a Brothel” digs deep into the darkness of sex trafficking, and exposes the injustice, the violence, and the trauma women and children experience around the world. As Daniel shares his personal journey as an undercover agent, his honesty is haunting and reveals not just his passion and zeal, but also the challenges he faced in pursuing justice. Read Daniel’s book and hear the individual storiesRead more
Oct
14
2011
Fair Trade Focus: Halloween Candy
Emily Books & Resources, Everyday Abolitionist, Fair Trade 1
I’m already brainstorming my Halloween costume, and my guess is that you’ll spend more time thinking about what you’ll wear than what candy you’ll hand out. If you’re like me, you’ll make a last minute run out to the store to find something before the trick-or-treaters get to your door. This year, though, do something different! We’ve written a lot on our blog about slavery in the chocolate industry so this time of year is a great time to make a change and be sure that your Halloween ritual doesn’t thrive on slavery. There are several great places to getRead more
Oct
05
2011
Consumer Trends: Buying Local & Fair Trade
Emily Books & Resources, Everyday Abolitionist, Fair Trade 1
October is Fair Trade month! To learn more about fair trade and how it helps fight human trafficking, check out some of our blog posts from this year on the subject. Today, I got an email from Ethical Ocean (where you can find some of our tees and other ethical merchandise!) that included this infographic on two consumer trends: buying local and fair trade. I though it was great information and I wanted to pass it along. In addition to fair trade, buying local is also a good way to take a small step in helping to make sure thatRead more
Sep
13
2011
Reclaiming History and Cambodia
Melissa Books & Resources, Everyday Abolitionist, Survivor Stories, Trafficking News & Information 3
Read previous posts about Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge. Last week we looked at some information about the Khmer Rouge and the devastation the remains in Cambodia because of the genocide the Khmer Rouge carried out. If you’re like most Americans, all or part of that information came as a shock to you. As I researched, even knowing some of about the topic beforehand, I thought, This is huge. How on earth did this happen so close to my lifetime, without me having heard about it. It shocks me and makes me outraged at the lack of 20th century worldRead more
Sep
06
2011
Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge
Melissa Books & Resources, Everyday Abolitionist, Survivor Stories, Trafficking News & Information 3
Read last week’s post about Cambodia. The Khmer Rouge was a communist regime that ruled Cambodia from 1975 to 1979. The leader, Pol Pot, left a legacy of genocide and famine. It was one of the most lethal regimes of the 20th century. Cambodia is still recovering from the damage it caused. According to HumanTrafficking.org, “The International Labour Organization argues that the aftermath of the Khmer Rouge regime is still felt both psychologically and economically and plays a direct role in labor and sexual exploitation arising from ill-prepared migration. The upheavals caused by the conflict and lack of opportunitiesRead more