Tag Archives: slavery
“Slavery probably crept into your life several times today, some before you even got to work.” from Disposable People by Kevin Bales, Free The Slaves We encounter slavery every day. Yet we are unaware of the extent to which slavery affects our lives. The clothes on your back and the shoes on your feet, even the produce you eat probably has some elements of slave labor in the creation of the product. The minerals used in the cell phones and … Continue reading
This week, in unexpected places, I was exposed to the ideas of child slave labor and sex slavery. I appreciate when individuals and organizations are able to address human trafficking within the context of their mission. I tell my friends and colleagues that everyone can do something to stop slavery. These are two examples of groups using their talents and exposing their audiences to the issue of human trafficking. Good job. What can you do within your circle of influence? … Continue reading
Earlier this week, I spoke at a mother’s group about slavery. It was a great discussion and I appreciated the questions and responses from the ladies. Even more I was touched but what happened later in the week. I received an email from one of the mothers asking how to check if the materials she used for her business were free from forced or child labor. After our email correspondence, she researched her supply companies and found that there was … Continue reading
I’m a wife and mom of three with schedules to keep, dinners to make, chores to do, etc. I am involved in my kids’ school, teach at church, and volunteer in the community. I hang out with my friends, call my mom, and text my husband regularly. In 2006 I became aware of the issue of human trafficking. 27 million people are enslaved through out the world. That is more than during the transatlantic slave trade. I felt compelled to … Continue reading
