Category Archives: Video
In the movie Trade of Innocents, actress Mira Sorvino wears a fashion scarf. Look for it when you watch the movie. Her scarf is handwoven in Thailand by survivors of human trafficking and is available in various colors from FreedomFashionistas.com. I have the same scarf in mocha. These scarves are 100% cotton and soft rather than itchy. It is light weight and can be worn in any season. Freedom Fashionistas scarves are made using traditional Thai weaving methods. The weavers … Continue reading
You’re probably wondering what the big deal about a fair trade Halloween is all about. Well, it turns out that the production of chocolate is largely dependent on slave labor. As larger and larger numbers of people worldwide opt for fair trade Halloween treats, especially chocolate treats, these traffickers will be put out of business. Two of the in-depth reasons for you to choose a fair trade Halloween include the following. 1.) A significant amount of child labor is used … Continue reading
Contemporary slavery happens in supply chains. Supply chains are the growers and manufacturers that provide the materials for consumption or creation to the brand that distributes it. The clothes you are wearing right now are probably tainted with child slavery. Child slaves are used to pick cotton, to construct shoes, mine gems and minerals, and so much more. Watch the following video for a summary of supply chain slavery. Take action to abolish contemporary slavery. Change what you buy, look … Continue reading
Do you know where or who made your shoes? The reality is that many of us want a good deal. Quality, but cheap. Check out this video by Radiohead and MTV EXIT. It takes a look at an American boy versus a boy working in a sweatshop making shoes. The tag line at the end is some things cost more than you realize. Can we justify cheap, if cheap costs a boy his life and soul. I personally cannot justify … Continue reading
