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Finding a way to abolish modern day slavery is one of the biggest issues of our time. Each person can make a difference to help abolish slavery and to empower human trafficking survivors. First, learn more about the issue of human trafficking/modern day slavery. Then research organizations that claim to abolish slavery. Here are some questions to ask to see which agencies are really working to abolish slavery. What is the actual work of the organization? Find out what type … 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
Use your new and old shoes to abolish slavery. Shoe Revolt can help you. Shoe Revolt is an online shoe boutique that opens for business August 1st, 2010. At Shoe Revolt, shoes can be donated and/or purchased with 100% of the profits used to fund organizations to restore victims of sex trafficking. Join Ateba (the founder) and celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker as they kick human trafficking to the curb. Watch the video below to learn why Shoe Revolt … Continue reading
The 2010 World Cup begins June 11th, lasting about a month. Globally, The World Cup is the most watched sporting event. Which will also means more families buying soccer balls and equipment. Child labor in the production of soccer balls has been discussed since the early 90′s. Pakistan and India produce the majority of soccer balls, although China has recently taken a big chunk of the production. Typically what happens is a sports retailer subcontracts the manufacturing of a soccer … Continue reading
