Category Archives: Stop Slavery
Every parent worries about keeping their children safe. We start when they are very young and talk about stranger danger. As they get older, it is just as necessary to talk to them about their personal safety and especially in regards to human trafficking. Too often the choices of older children and teenagers make them vulnerable to becoming victims of human trafficking. You, the parent, can make a difference; create safeguards, by some of the choices you make. By choosing … Continue reading
The Ethical Fashion Academy is hosting an adventure trip in Costa Rica. What an amazing present it would be to give – a week in Costa Rica learning techniques and designs for a budding or expert fashion designer. This trip will provide knowledge and skills essential in fashion, experimentation with indigenous design work, an understanding of the designer’s role in social responsibility and environmental friendly practices. Plus relaxation and enjoyment while staying beachside! Learn more at EthicalFashionAcademy.com Consumers want more … Continue reading
Our guest blogger is Martha Marin, women’s right activist and prevention educator. Martha has been a force for creating safe communities for women through her role as an educator, lobbying for better laws, and leading groups to understand the impact they have on women and human rights. PBS recently aired a 2 part documentary Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide based on the same book by journalists/activists Sheryl WuDunn and Nicholas D. Kristof. “Half The Sky” … Continue reading
One of the most prominent issues in slave labor in America is food. The exploitation of farm workers in the agricultural fields of the United States has been documented for years. You can read about prosecuted cases of slavery in the farm fields here. The tomato industry is a current focus by advocacy groups to end slavery and exploitation and to provide slave free food choices. Do you know if your food is slave free from planting to harvest? Whether … Continue reading
