Sep
19
2011
Give Hope to Cambodia Through Hagar International
Melissa Everyday Abolitionist, Partner Organization News, Survivor Stories, Trafficking News & Information, Uncategorized 1
Read previous posts about Cambodia, the Khmer Rouge, and what everyday abolitionist can do to help heal Cambodia. Our partner organization Hagar International works extensively with exploited women and children in Cambodia. Here’s how their website summarizes the conditions of Cambodia and the work they do there: Today, most Cambodians live in extreme poverty, with more than 77 percent of the population earning less than $2 a day. Women and children disproportionately bear the burden of intermittent employment and limited access to health and education services. Sexual and domestic violence are also realities within Cambodian society. Extreme poverty, low levelsRead more
Jul
08
2011
Everyday Abolitionist: Stacie Donaldson, Part 2
Melissa Everyday Abolitionist, Fair Trade, Partner Organization News, Trafficking News & Information, Uncategorized 0
Everyday Abolitionist is a recurring feature on the blog where we’ll hear firsthand from someone using their skills, talents, and opportunities to fight trafficking. This time around we have Stacie Donaldson. She shared the first part of her story last week. She works with Wonderfully Made and is an activist for exploited people in her city, Wichita, Kansas. She’s going to share her story in two parts. Here’s STF’s collection of Wonderfully Made Jewelry (more to come when our new site launches!). Mandy told stories of sex trafficking in Thailand and Eastern Europe, but also in places closer to home,Read more
Mar
10
2011
Links & Events
Emily Uncategorized 0
Links: Don’t forget about our giveaway: Comment on our blog or Facebook page to be entered to win! CNN launched a new blog called The Freedom Project – be sure to check it out. It’s great that they are getting more and more involved. Upcoming events: Out of Bondage Anti-Trafficking Event – Saturday, March 19th, 10am-2pm. First Baptist Church of Fairfield. Final Friday at c4yourself Art Gallery – Friday night, March 25th
Feb
26
2011
Want to Use Your Facebook or Twitter Account to Help Us Fight Trafficking?
Melissa Everyday Abolitionist, STF News, Uncategorized 0
Stop Traffick Fashion is launching a Social Media Ambassador Program. It’s a group of everyday abolitionists from around the country (and around the world) who commit to spreading the word about trafficking and Stop Traffick Fashion to people in their online networks. Here’s how it works: Each month, we’ll email you with 2 blog posts we’d like you to share. You can post both of them or just one. Pretty simple. The posts will range in topic and focus on primarily on trafficking issues, with some Stop Traffick Fashion product or event promotions, too. This is an easy way anyone—men,Read more
Feb
19
2011
Everyday Abolitionist: Collin Rowland
Melissa Books & Resources, Everyday Abolitionist, Trafficking News & Information, Uncategorized 0
Everyday Abolitionist will be a recurring feature on the blog where we’ll hear firsthand from someone using their skills, talents, and opportunities to fight trafficking. Our first guest is artist Collin Rowland, who’s graciously invited us to sell products and raise awareness of trafficking at several of his events. His photo below is called “Captives Set Free.” I first heard about human trafficking when my wife Shelli and I saw a documentary film at AMC Theater titled Call And Response. I was also moved to take this subject even more serious after seeing the popular film, Taken. Growing up, I had aRead more
Jan
05
2011
Recent Victories!
Emily Uncategorized 0
You and many other activists have been hard at work voicing your support and raising awareness of various issues – and we have success! Your voice can make a difference. There are still so many who don’t know about human trafficking and the implications it has on their lives so be sure to tell them. Last weekend Craigslist removed all erotic services ads from their site globally. Adult services were removed from the US site in September but they have now removed all ads around the world. Before leaving office, Governor Schwarzenneger reduced 16 year old human trafficking survivor SaraRead more
Sep
22
2010
New Magazine Jewelry Collection!
Emily Product Information, STF News, Uncategorized 0
Not only have we added new Nightlight jewelry, we’ve also just added our brand new collection of magazine bead jewelry! I’m very excited about this collection because it really takes the style and fashionability of magazine beads to a whole new level. Below are 2 of my favorite pieces. You can click on each image for more details. This collection has already been proven to grab lots of attention so take the opportunity to tell your friends the story behind it and that your purchase enabled displaced women in Northern Uganda an opportunity to counter poverty. 31Bits jewelry equips womenRead more
Aug
20
2010
Help Pass a Critical Bill to Stop Child Sex Trafficking in America
Emily Uncategorized 0
From Change.org: This week the Senate Judiciary Committee passed legislation that would fund new services for children trafficked for sex in America and crack down on the pimps who profit from selling them. The bill will make six block grants available to innovative new programs for American children who have been victimized in the commercial sex industry. And you can help make sure this critical legislation becomes law! Read more here and make sure to sign the petition and pass it along to your friends. It might seem trivial but if our lawmakers know that fighting human trafficking is aRead more
Jun
27
2010
What’s next?
Emily Books & Resources, Partner Organization News, STF News, Survivor Stories, Trafficking News & Information, Uncategorized 0
I’m sure I’m going to be processing everything I’ve learned on my trip to visit Hagar in Cambodia for awhile. What should I do with all of this new knowledge and experience? Maybe you are wondering the same thing. Maybe you’ve read what I’ve written and are interested in doing more. I hope that is the case! If so, here are some ideas for ways to learn more and get involved. If you’re interested in talking more please contact me at hello(at)stoptraffickfashion(dot)com. Learn more about the Khmer Rouge and the implications that has for the Cambodian people. It’s unfortunate thatRead more
Jun
23
2010
Talk to Your Senators!
Emily Books & Resources, Partner Organization News, Uncategorized 0
Dear friend, Today, the State Department Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP) released its annual Trafficking in Persons Report – a major annual milestone in the fight against modern-day slavery. This report sheds light on the reality of human trafficking and slavery in 175 countries, including – for the first time – the United States. You can read the 2010 TIP Report here. This summer, you can take action in the fight against modern-day slavery by meeting with one or both of your senators in your home state to share your support for the TIP Office andRead more