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Take An Industry Specific Human Trafficking Training

The U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking training program offers industry-specific human trafficking content designed to educate and engage professionals, advocates, and community members. Developed by experts within each industry, the trainings

Kerry Hilton

In 1999, my wife and I left New Zealand to move to Kolkata with a very broad goal: to help the poor and the needy. After naively leasing an apartment right beside Sonagacchi—the largest red light area in the city— our goal became much clearer: to giv

Laura Benrey

Laura is an undergraduate senior at the University of Cincinnati. She plans to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and a minor in Human Rights. She was an intern for the Strategic Director at the National Underground Railroad

Anti-Trafficking Education in High Schools

“As an ordinary person, what can I do to combat human trafficking?” This is a question I have been asked before, and my response to people is to get involved by using your gift. If you are a quilter, give those quilts to places that are trying to hel

Hyatt Removes On-Demand Porn

The attached article from the Los Angeles Times reporting that Hyatt has become the latest hotel company to remove on-demand porn in their rooms represents another welcome indication that businesses are increasingly taking steps to play the role they

Working with a Freedom Business in India and Moldova

Nicole is the founder of Polished Pearl, a luxury lifestyle brand whose profits go to the needs of vulnerable children. Their products come from two different countries, and each comes with its own needs and challenges. In the video below she explain

"Have You Heard of Me?"

This poem is my interpretation after researching stories on bacha bazi. Bacha bazi is the practice of men preying upon younger boys, many times stating that they are apprentices, and ultimately using them for their own sexual pleasure. This pedophili

Human Trafficking in a Source Country like Lithuania

Kristina Misiniene works for Caritas Lithuania, where she helps victims of forced labor and sex trafficking. In this video, she talks about how many of her survivors have been trafficked overseas, or from overseas. Many of the survivors she has worke

A Story of Hope After Sex Trafficking

As a former investigator for International Justice Mission, Don had seen some pretty terrible situations. When asked about his favorite story of healing he started to tell us about Mala. She was trafficked for sex to one of the most violent brothels

Helping Others Who Need Our Help in Recognition of Our Common Humanity

More than a decade ago, noted historian Jim Horton was commenting about the meaning of the Underground Railroad, and he said something close to the following: That powerful statement has motivated me from the day I heard it. It lies at the heart of