We have become taken with the expressions “being a voice for the voiceless” and “giving a voice to the voiceless.” But, are people really voiceless? In reality, they don’t need us to be their voice. What they need is for more people to really listen. We often like to be seen as a champion for[continue reading]
Human Trafficking
Advocacy is about Storytelling
Advocacy is a vital part of fighting human trafficking. But, what do we mean by advocacy? Advocacy is a prophetic activity of the churches, in which we accompany and support our sisters and brothers who struggle mightily for justice and peace in the context of injustice and violence against fellow human beings and the rest[continue reading]
Why not use the word “slavery” when referring to trafficking?
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]
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]