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...
View ArticleStand 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...
View ArticleBe 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...
View ArticleBe 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,...
View ArticleOne 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...
View ArticleKevin 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...
View ArticleWorking 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...
View ArticleWant 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...
View ArticleLattes, 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...
View ArticleEveryday 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...
View ArticleLabor 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...
View Article“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,...
View ArticleMeet 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...
View ArticleEveryday 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,...
View ArticlePoverty 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...
View ArticleCitizens 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...
View ArticleMore 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,...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleEveryday 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...
View ArticleRape 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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