Over the past few months, there have been several articles written and discussions at webinars I have attended on the words “slavery” and “trafficking.” It is common in the anti-trafficking field (either in campaigns or in policy) to link colonial slavery with human trafficking by reference to “modern slavery.” These terms have been used by[continue reading]
Human Trafficking
The Costs of Displacement, the Gifts of Stability
Walk a mile in a refugee’s shoes. One day, you knew where you belonged, what you would be doing and with whom. Then one day, due to circumstances beyond your control—war, strife, poverty, persecution, or natural disaster—you were displaced. Everything changed. In nearly the blink of an eye, you lost money and assets. Your identity—your[continue reading]
Hub of Hope
Did you know that PornHub has over 115 million visits every single day? That is more than both Netflix and Amazon! And, the U.S. is the number one consumer of PornHub content. As if this isn’t disturbing enough, PornHub is just one of the many pornography sites that is owned by MindGeek, a company with[continue reading]
The Power of Words
We all know that our words carry weight, but what does that mean when we are talking about sexual exploitation, human trafficking, and prostitution? World Without Exploitation is a “community of organizations and individuals who share a vision and seek to leverage their unique skills and different backgrounds in the fight to end human trafficking[continue reading]
Anti-Trafficking Efforts of the UN
The Daughters of Charity are committed to the fight against human trafficking. As a part of this, we are engaged in numerous anti-trafficking efforts at the United Nations, including being a part of the NGO Committee to Stop Trafficking in Persons (CSTIP). CSTIP is engaged in awareness-raising (often through panels) and conducts other forms of[continue reading]