Abolishing Slavery One Walk At A Time

Walk for Freedom

Did you know it is estimated that every 30 seconds someone becomes a slave? More people are enslaved today than ever before. Evil does not discriminate; human trafficking is occurring all over the world right in front of our eyes. It is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world. Unlike drugs, guns, etc. a person can be sold over and over again and therefore it is an appealing and lucrative business for criminals. There are many forms of trafficking including sex, forced labor, bonded labor, involuntary domestic servitude, and child soldiers. Traffickers use a variety of methods to recruit victims such as: false job advertisements, targeting impoverished families, loverboy (pretending to be in love), and abduction. In order to maintain control of their victims, traffickers use violence, deception, imprisonment, debt bondage, isolation, etc.

It is horrifying to think that social media sites such as Facebook and advertisement sites such as Backpage.com are being used to sell humans but that is the reality. Here is where we come in: Next Saturday, October 14^th, people from all over the world will be participating in A21’s annual fundraiser and awareness event called #WalkForFreedom. For those who don’t know, A21 is a global anti-human trafficking organization working to free millions of men, women, and children trapped in slavery. The walk is a simple and tangible way for everyone to get involved. Check out A21.org to sign up to join the walk in your area and for a list of clues that may help in identifying a possible trafficking victim.

If you would like more information on how we are getting involved in anti-human trafficking here in Prague you can request to be added to our newsletter list by sending us a quick email at tonyataylor33@gmail.com or by sending us a PM on Facebook.