Human trafficking and modern day slavery look very different than the Transatlantic Slave Trade and slavery 200 years ago. But not only are they different generally, slavery in Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa, look different than slavery here in Connecticut. If you are interested in learning about slavery today in Connecticut, you should consider attending [...]
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Want to learn about Human Trafficking in Connecticut?
Posted: January 13, 2012 in Child Slavery, Commercial Sexual Exploitation, Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children, Events in Connecticut, modern day slaveryTags: Child Slavery, Commercial Sexual Exploitation, Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children, Community Education, Connecticut, connecticut department of children and families, harriet beecher stowe, hartford police department, human trafficking events, Human Trafficking in America, Human trafficking in Connecticut, modern day slavery, Prosecution of Traffickers, prostitution, Sex Slavery, slavery, Slavery in America, slavery today, transatlantic slave trade, victims of human trafficking
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Event opportunities wherever you are!
Posted: March 3, 2011 in What You Can DoTags: Child Slavery, Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children, Events, human trafficking, human trafficking events, Human Trafficking in America, modern day slavery, What you can do!
There are a couple of great opportunities you can participate in wherever you are in the country. First a webinar. Another event is one that you can organize in your church wherever you are! On March 13, 2011, churches around the world will be celebrating Freedom Sunday. This is the basis of the celebration: Freedom [...]
Event – Human Trafficking: a Jewish Issue?
Posted: March 1, 2011 in Events in Connecticut, Human Trafficking in ConnecticutTags: Commercial Sexual Exploitation, Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children, events in Connecticut, human trafficking events, Human trafficking in Connecticut, Sex Slavery, Slavery in America
If you live in the Hartford area, there is an interesting-sounding event being held at the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford. Here is the info from their website. Human Trafficking: A Jewish Issue? When: Thu, March 3, 5:30pm – 7:00pm Where: Community Services Building, 333 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT (map) Description: Join us for [...]
Turn anger into action. Here’s how.
Posted: November 2, 2010 in human trafficking, Resources, Take action, What You Can DoTags: abolition, abolitionist, Chain Store Reaction, fair tr, films, human trafficking, human trafficking events, Mocha Club, Paul & Lisa Program, What you can do!
Human trafficking is an overwhelming issue. When people learn about it, immediately discouragement can set in. But recently, I organized an event and put together ideas of how people can respond that I think can help people connect to a small part of the issue, and to be empowered rather than discouraged. We want people to think of themselves as abolitionists, even if they feel they can only help in small ways. Here are some things you can keep in mind when asking people to respond to human trafficking…
Two events scheduled!
Posted: October 1, 2008 in UncategorizedTags: Donna Hughes, Events, events in Connecticut, human trafficking events
We’re working on a couple of great events for this fall. On Tuesday, November 11, Donna Hughes, PhD, will be coming to speak. Check out her page for links to many helpful resources and publications. We tried to get Dr. Hughes to come in the Spring for our Amazing Grace series, but our schedules didn’t [...]
No More Slavery at Third Thursday Street Fest, Willimantic
Posted: June 21, 2008 in UncategorizedTags: Community Education, Events, human trafficking events, Made By Survivors, What you can do!
This past Thursday, June 19, a few of us from No More Slavery worked at a table at the Third Thursday Street Fest. The Paul & Lisa Program were there with us, and were able to tell people about their program, which is located in West Haven, CT. We brought information about human trafficking and [...]
I Am…An Abolitionist — Courant.com
Posted: May 6, 2008 in UncategorizedTags: Human Rights, human trafficking events, modern day slavery
On April 24, 2008, the Metropolitan Learning Center in Bloomfield, CT held an abolitionist fair for young abolitionists. This article is written by the president of the Student Abolitionists Stopping Slavery in her school. It’s an introduction to modern-day slavery, and an encouragement about the increasing exposure of and interest in this important issue. I Am…An [...]
