In this image from Brazil, a trafficker (red) dreams of enslaving a worker (blue). The worker dreams of earning money for his family. | Image created by International labor Organization, used by CPT. When it comes to fighting slavery, creativity and innovation are essential. So Free the Slaves and our frontline partners use art to teach community members around the world about their rights. We’ve found that picture strips are remarkably successful.... Read More
We see slavery and trafficking stories throughout the world each week. It’s great news that journalists and bloggers are exposing the problem of slavery, and examining solutions to it. Awareness creates momentum for change. Here are 10 top stories that caught our eye: 1. “Victory over Walmart and forced labor!” http://www.guestworkeralliance.org/2012/07/victory-over-walmart-and-forced-labor/ 2. Super Bowl And Sex Slaves In NJ http://nj1015.com/super-bowl-and-sex-slaves-in-nj-audio/ 3.... Read More
As the world gears up for sport’s most prestigious event, athletes aren’t the only ones dreaming of gold. Slaveholders are preparing to profit from the Olympic Games by trafficking men, women and children to London this summer. Slavery is present at nearly every mega sporting event. Sex slaves are exploited by tourists. And many of the products sold to spectators are made by slaves or with slavery-tainted raw materials. Our U.K. sister organization,... Read More
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... Read More
