One group that traffickers profit from is travelling business men. Far from their wives, kids, and friends back home, it is easier to pay for sex while travelling than it would be at home. There is an element of anonymity to it, which many guys prefer when seeking out sex for pay. Unfortunately, human trafficking […]
ESPN Video on Sex Trafficking at the World Cup
Two days ago I wrote a post about the link between the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and sex trafficking. In it I discussed the debate that is raging in the media about whether big sporting events cause and increase in sex trafficking, or whether these concerns are merely alarmist propaganda and abolitionist sensationalism. […]
Not for Sale Creative Clip
I love coming across creative pieces that shed light on sex trafficking. Here is one I came across recently by Not for Sale, an anti-slavery organization based out of California. Michelle Brock Not For Sale | Shadowhands from Not For Sale Campaign on Vimeo.
Controversy at the FIFA World Cup: Is There Really a Link Between Sporting Events & Trafficking?
As the world tunes into the World Cup Games in South Africa, a controversial debate is raging in the media. There are claims that between 40,000 and 100,000 victims are being trafficked into South Africa to meet the increased demand for paid sex. Here is an awareness ad from the 2010 Human Traffic website: Many […]
Bill C-268 Passes Final Hurdle…Time for a Celebration!
Today is truly a day of celebration! I just got word from the office of MP Joy Smith that Bill C-268 passed its final hurdle in Senate! This means that we finally have a law in place in which traffickers of children receive a minimum sentence of 5 years for the trafficking of children in […]
“Innocence” by Trent Williams
When we are faced with the horrors of modern day slavery and exploitation, the first thing most of us struggle with is a feeling of helplessness mixed with a sense of responsibility. This can be a dangerous combination as it leaves many in a dust of apathy and despair. After reading “A Crime So Monstrous: […]
Why I’m Excited About the 2010 Trafficking in Persons Report
The U.S. State Department 2010 Trafficking in Persons Report was released this week, celebrating its 10th year anniversary. Here is why I am excited: for the first time in the history of this report, the U.S. included itself in the list of countries analyzed. Finally! Over the years my biggest irk about this human trafficking […]
Smuggling and Trafficking: What’s the Difference?
From the legislative perspective, there seems to be a lot of confusion regarding the differences between smuggling and human trafficking. I have been reading an article by Dina Francesca Hayes called “Used, Abused, Arrested and Deported: Extending Immigration Benefits to Protect the Victims of Trafficking and to Secure the Prosecution of Traffickers,” in which the […]
Meet a Survivor: Long Pross
This weekend I immersed myself in academic journal articles and scholarly works about human trafficking, leaving my mind full of statistics, trends, and countless debates on how to end the exploitation of young girls and women. While it has been very beneficial for me to read and learn, yesterday afternoon I checked out a link […]
Hope in Action: Customized T-Shirts & Bags Made by Trafficking Survivors
Today I would like to highlight a wonderful business that is helping girls and women heal and overcome a life of forced prostitution. Freeset is located in Sonagacchi, which is the largest sex district in Kolkata, India. Within a few square miles more than 10,000 women stand in line, waiting for one of the thousands […]