We see slavery and trafficking stories throughout the world each week. It’s great news that journalists and bloggers are exposing slavery, and examining solutions to the problem. Awareness creates momentum for change. Here are 10 top stories that caught our eye:
The Washington Post. “Committee acts to stop contractors from enabling human trafficking”
www.washingtonpost.com/
Youth and Justice. “Modern Slavery: A Global Problem with Local Solutions”
https://www.youthpolicy.org/
SFGate. “Ohio governor signs stricter human trafficking law”
https://www.sfgate.com/news/
allAfrica. “Africa: Electronics Companies Must Break From U.S. Chamber On Conflict Minerals”
https://allafrica.com/stories/
LA Weekly. “Sex Trafficking Sweep Rescues 79 Children Nationwide, 5 in L.A.”
https://blogs.laweekly.com/
Ithaca Journal. “Curb sex trafficking by targeting demand, congresswomen told”
https://www.theithacajournal.
BBC News. “Rwanda helped launch DR Congo rebels, say UN experts”
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/
allAfrica. “Lesotho: Traffickers Prey On Desperate Job Seekers”
https://allafrica.com/stories/
The Sacramento Bee. “Historic Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking”
https://www.sacbee.com/2012/06/
Evanston Patch. “Women Wear Price Tags To Fight Sex Trafficking”
https://evanston.patch.com/