For Changemakers Challenge our group, The Voice are speaking out against child trafficking. Trafficking is a modern day slave trade were people are decieved or taken by force, bought, sold and transported into slavery for sweat shops, farms, domestic servitude, circuses, sexual exploitation, child brides, sacrificial worship even the sale of human organs. 1.2 million children are trafficked every year sometimes sold for as low as $20 each, less than the price of cattle. The victims often suffer torture, threats to families, abuse and a loss of innocence. This is a trade that earns twice the worldwide revenue of Coca-Cola. You may not think it affects you but it occurs in every country and if a chocolate bar isn't fair trade it is likely to be produced by trafficked children. We don't just want to raise awareness but want the government to do more to prevent it and support charities that counsel the victims of it.
The increase in support has moved this issue into the sights of several legislative offices. I have begun drafting formal letters to request a meeting with representatives to discuss government policy on human trafficking prevention.
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Sarah Mathis
14 years ago
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this is absolutely heartbreaking to read. how is this still going on in 2016? something needs to change right now.
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Jessica Snyder
14 years ago
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My heart breaks for these kids. cant even imagine the pain they go through. thanks for doing this
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Mark Espinoza
14 years ago
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WAKE UP PEOPLE!! This is happening right under our noses. stop buying cheap stuff and look where it comes from. DISGUSTING.
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For Changemakers Challenge our group, The Voice are speaking out against child trafficking. Trafficking is a modern day slave trade were people are decieved or taken by force, bought, sold and transported into slavery for sweat shops, farms, domestic servitude, circuses, sexual exploitation, child brides, sacrificial worship even the sale of human organs. 1.2 million children are trafficked every year sometimes sold for as low as $20 each, less than the price of cattle. The victims often suffer torture, threats to families, abuse and a loss of innocence. This is a trade that earns twice the worldwide revenue of Coca-Cola. You may not think it affects you but it occurs in every country and if a chocolate bar isn't fair trade it is likely to be produced by trafficked children. We don't just want to raise awareness but want the government to do more to prevent it and support charities that counsel the victims of it.
The increase in support has moved this issue into the sights of several legislative offices. I have begun drafting formal letters to request a meeting with representatives to discuss government policy on human trafficking prevention.
3 Comments
S
Sarah Mathis
14 years ago
Featured
this is absolutely heartbreaking to read. how is this still going on in 2016? something needs to change right now.
J
Jessica Snyder
14 years ago
Featured
My heart breaks for these kids. cant even imagine the pain they go through. thanks for doing this
M
Mark Espinoza
14 years ago
Featured
WAKE UP PEOPLE!! This is happening right under our noses. stop buying cheap stuff and look where it comes from. DISGUSTING.
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this is absolutely heartbreaking to read. how is this still going on in 2016? something needs to change right now.