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Human Trafficking at the Super Bowl

While data on the exact impact is tough to come by, large-scale sporting events like the Super Bowl present the opportunity for increased human trafficking activity. Here’s more about the problem—and...

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Stand Up Against Labor Trafficking

Labor trafficking is seldom talked about, even in the realm of human trafficking. But it’s a major issue that preys on poverty and hope of opportunities. Laws in the United States give labor...

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Be Aware During the Hustle and Bustle

During this hectic time year, it’s easy to get absorbed in to do lists and family events. But as you go about your days, don’t forget pay attention to other people. The map above from Polaris Project...

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Be Part of Empowering Employment for 2014

Your ethical fashion purchases at STF add up to hours of safe, empowering employment for survivors of human trafficking. On average, each purchase provides 10 hours of employment; and a bag, necklace,...

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One Week Until #FairTuesday

For the second year in a row, Stop Traffick Fashion is part of #Fair Tuesday. #FairTuesday is an ethical shopping initiative created in response to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The goal of...

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Kevin Bales on Statistics, Brazil, and the Term Slavery

In the above video from CNN, anti–human trafficking scholar Kevin Bales explains: • how his team estimates the number of people worldwide who are in slavery, • why Brazil is leading the way in...

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Working Together to End Human Trafficking

Marissa Minter is one of the STF Campus Reps that we introduced you to in September. Already, she’s making strides against human trafficking at Baylor University. How can you use your natural networks...

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Want to Joining the Fight Against Human Trafficking? Read—and Read More

Stacey Masur is one of the STF Campus Reps that we introduced you to in September. Already, she’s making strides against human trafficking at the University of Cincinnati. How can you use your natural...

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Lattes, Consumerism, and Human Trafficking

Amber Cullen is one of the STF Campus Reps that we introduced you to in September. Already, she’s making strides against human trafficking at Bowling Green State University. How can you use your...

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Everyday Abolitionist: Amber Cullen, STF Campus Representative

Amber Cullen is one of the STF Campus Reps that we introduced you to in September. Already, she’s making strides against human trafficking at Bowling Green State University. How can you use your...

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Labor Trafficking in Qatar

As Qatar prepares to host the World Cup in 2022, accusations of labor trafficking are flying. While what’s happening is shocking and awful, it’s not unexpected. The video above shows previous evidence...

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“The New Abolitionists”

At STF, we love to share stories of positive action to stop human trafficking. WGBH published a list of “The New Abolitionists”—the list has survivors of human trafficking, law makers and enforcers,...

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Meet the STF Campus Reps

This year we have four fantastic college students working with STF to spread the word about human trafficking on their campuses. We’re honored to have these women as partners, and we can’t wait to...

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Everyday Abolitionist: Jeremy Affeldt

After a close call with human trafficking when he was a child traveling in Thailand, San Francisco Giants pitcher Jeremy Affeldt is working with Not for Sale to end human trafficking. For starters,...

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Poverty and Human Trafficking: Valuing Life Everywhere

Sweatshops and forced labor thrive as a result of poverty around the world. Two articles (from the Guardian and CNN) help show the way through these complicated issues to a solution. Sweatshops are a...

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Citizens for Ethical Fashion

Annie Leonard loves to talk about stuff—where it comes from, where it’s going, and how it’s hurting people along the way. From natural resources to retail markets to consumer indifference, her work...

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More from IJM’s Your Move Campaign

As we mentioned earlier this summer: IJM’s Your Move campaign equips everyday abolitionists like you with the material and motivation to take action against human trafficking this summer. This August,...

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A State by State Look at Human Trafficking Laws

Polaris Project just released its 2013 ratings of each state’s efforts against human trafficking. It’s encouraging to see the map above show the shift, nationwide, to better laws to prevent human...

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Everyday Abolitionist and Ethical Fashionista: Efua Mensah-Brown

Everyday Abolitionist and Ethical Fashionista is a recurring feature on the blog where we’ll hear firsthand from someone using their skills, talents, and opportunities to fight trafficking. This time...

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Rape for Profit Review

Last week I had the opportunity to screen Rape for Profit at the Justice Film Circle in Bend, Oregon. Rape for Profit is a gritty, heart-breaking, R-rated look at the undercover sex trade in Seattle –...

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