We see slavery and trafficking stories throughout the world each week. It’s great news that journalists and bloggers are exposing the problem of slavery, and examining solutions to it. Awareness creates momentum for change. Here are 10 top stories that caught our eye:
1. The Indian Tribune. “Over 60 million child laborers in India!” https://www.indiatribune.com/index.php?option=com_content&id=2884:over-60-million-child-laborers-in-india&Itemid=400
2. Enough Project. “Apple Makes New Pledges on Conflict Minerals, Should Begin Clean Congo Sourcing Program.” https://www.enoughproject.org/blogs/apple-new-pledges-conflict-minerals-clean-congo
3. The Examiner. “Likely girl trafficking victims are instead becoming young leaders in Nepal.” https://www.examiner.com/article/likely-girl-trafficking-victims-are-instead-becoming-young-leaders-nepal
4. Thomson Reuters. “The Word on Women – Transporting bras to aid sex-trafficking survivors.” https://www.trust.org/trustlaw/blogs/the-word-on-women/transporting-bras-to-aid-sex-trafficking-survivors
5. The Examiner. “World renowned sculptress Cybele Rowe to partner with Free The Slaves (Photos).” https://www.examiner.com/article/world-renowned-sculptress-cybele-rowe-to-partner-with-free-the-slaves?cid=rss
6. The New York Times. “Seeking Redress for a Mother’s Life in a Workhouse.” https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/07/world/europe/seeking-redress-in-ireland-over-magdalene-laundry.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&_r=0
7. The Times of India. “Hewlett-Packard directs its suppliers to limit child labor in China.” https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-08/strategy/36992296_1_school-students-fair-labor-association-supplier-factory
8. All Africa. “Congo-Kinshasa: Girl Child Soldiers Face New Battles in Civilian Life.” https://allafrica.com/stories/201302130106.html
9. Ghana Business News. “NGO rescues 111 Ghanaian children from slavery in 2012.” https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2013/02/13/ngo-rescues-111-ghanaian-children-from-slavery-in-2012/
10. News OK. “Nonprofit head: Oklahoma delegation should work to end human trafficking.” https://newsok.com/nonprofit-head-oklahoma-delegation-should-work-to-end-human-trafficking/article/3752938