“The problem is worldwide. No one is untouched.” This statement from a South Asian correspondent could be referring to many issues. Climate change, disease, terrorism…the list goes on and on. But in this case, he was referencing human trafficking for the harvesting of organs. It’s easy to forget that human trafficking goes beyond sex and[continue reading]
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AMRAT and Child Slaves
“Every two minutes, a child is prepared for sexual exploitation.” When hearing this statistic, many people make a few assumptions. First, we often think human trafficking only affects the people who are poor. But in reality, the wealthy are also targeted and can just as easily fall victim to modern slavery. We often think that[continue reading]
Senators Against Backpage
“Four months ago, a 15-year-old girl walked into Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri and asked for help. Along with four other girls between the ages of 12 and 18, she had been sold for sex at truck stops across Missouri, Florida, Texas, and New Mexico for almost two months. She was lucky[continue reading]
Ashton Kutcher Talks Human Trafficking with the Senate
This looks like a dream! Recently, Ashton Kutcher spoke in front of the Senate regarding the anti-human trafficking organization, Thorn, of which he is co-founder. “I’m here today to defend the right to pursue happiness…It’s bestowed upon all of us by our Constitution…But the right to pursue happiness for so many is taken away and[continue reading]
What’s Happening at the Border?
“When you see women and unaccompanied children fleeing as migrants, that’s when something really bad is going on. That’s the least mobile demographic. You just don’t see it unless it’s life or death.” This statement from former AILA president, Laura Lichter, sheds light on the current situation at the United States border. In December, more[continue reading]