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they make tells a story of redemption and hope. Every woman who finds freedom through Freeset also brings freedom to her family.
www. s t o p t r a f f i c k f a s h i o n . c o m / Some people assume this social plague only affects other parts of the world: the third world or places where lack of education fuel poverty and ignorance. However an estimated 17,500 people from other countries are trafficked into the United States each year. Slavery in all parts of the world impacts our daily lives; enslaved people produce the food and clothing which form the foundation of our daily lives. This gaping misconception—slavery doesn’t affect me— allows us to distance ourselves from the issue and silences the cries of exploited people around the world.
vivors of trafficking. By shopping at Stop Traffick Fashion you’ll have a direct impact on the lives of exploited people around the world. This global problem is overwhelming, but we can work together to take small steps toward big change. Stop Traffick Fashion exists to: · Support the victims and survivors of human trafficking · Support the organizations who are rescuing and rehabilitating victims of trafficking
· Raise awareness of human Unfortunately, too many people trafficking* are still unaware of the problem, and those who know often feel Vendor Collections overwhelmed and paralyzed by Freeset the enormity of the problem. natural jute Take a small step toward big bags are change. handmade by women One way we can make a difference escaping is to put our money to work. We the sex can support companies which take trade of a stand against human trafficking— Calcutta, companies which have ethical busiIndia. Each ness practices and supply chains— woman has been trained and emand avoid companies who don’t. We ployed by Freeset. Instead of recan support organizations commit- maining victims of exploitation, ted to carrying out justice and res- these women are now skilled cuing the oppressed; in addition, we craftsmen, living and working with can directly support victims and sur- dignity. Each of the beautiful bags
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STOPStart (Formerly Hagar Design) employs women from Hagar International in Cambodia. Hagar works with women and children from devastating backgrounds of violence, abuse, and trafficking and supports them in their recovery, rehabilitation, job readiness, and community reintegrat i o n . Hagar is committed to individualized and long-term assistance for its beneficiaries, advocating the strategic use of the social enterprise model as a tool for social rehabilitation and economic empowerment.
The Emancipation Network helps survivors of slavery rebuild their lives, earn continued on page 36