We see slavery and trafficking stories throughout the world each week. It’s great news that journalists and bloggers are exposing slavery, and examining solutions to the problem. Awareness creates momentum for change. Here are 10 top stories that caught our eye:

The Washington Post. “Committee acts to stop contractors from enabling human trafficking”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/committee-acts-to-stop-contractors-from-enabling-human-trafficking/2012/06/27/gJQAYjDs7V_story.html?wprss=rss_congress

Youth and Justice. “Modern Slavery: A Global Problem with Local Solutions”
http://www.youthpolicy.org/justice/2012/06/28/modern-slavery-a-global-problem-with-local-solutions/

SFGate. “Ohio governor signs stricter human trafficking law”
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Ohio-governor-signs-stricter-human-trafficking-law-3665480.php

allAfrica. “Africa: Electronics Companies Must Break From U.S. Chamber On Conflict Minerals”
http://allafrica.com/stories/201206280602.html

LA Weekly. “Sex Trafficking Sweep Rescues 79 Children Nationwide, 5 in L.A.”
http://blogs.laweekly.com/informer/2012/06/79_children_sex_trafficking_104_pimps_fbi_angeles.php

Ithaca Journal. “Curb sex trafficking by targeting demand, congresswomen told”
http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20120624/NEWS01/206240326/Curb-sex-trafficking-by-targeting-demand-congresswomen-told

BBC News. “Rwanda helped launch DR Congo rebels, say UN experts”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-18612612

allAfrica. “Lesotho: Traffickers Prey On Desperate Job Seekers”
http://allafrica.com/stories/201206280899.html

The Sacramento Bee. “Historic Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking”
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/06/27/4593472/historic-initiative-to-combat.html

Evanston Patch. “Women Wear Price Tags To Fight Sex Trafficking”
http://evanston.patch.com/articles/women-wear-price-tags-to-fight-sex-trafficking