Did you know that there are currently 27,000,000 men, women
and children held in slavery in the world?
That’s an astonishing number, and not a pleasant thought. Here are a few more facts:
The average age of victims is 12 year old.
Only 1-2% are ever rescued.
Only 1 in 100,000 European traffickers are ever convicted
Human trafficking is the fastest growing international
organized crime, and some place it as the second or third largest in the
world. Many believe it will be the top international
crime in just a few short years.
Think you’re exempt because you live in the United States, a
country that fought a bloody civil war 150 years ago to end legalized
slavery? Think again Incidents of human trafficking have been
reported in every state in the union.
This seems like a hopeless situation. But it doesn’t have to be.
Enter the A21 campaign-Abolishing Injustice in the 21st
century-An international organization offering a light in the darkest night-and
our second Profile in Light. Their
mission is to abolish slavery.
Everywhere. Here’s how they’re
going about it.
-Raising awareness and education to both potential victims
and suppliers.
-Shelters for those who have been victims and help in
transition after such a traumatic experience
-Prosecuting those responsible for human trafficking.
-Partnering with local agencies to provide support and education
to communities.
It may seem like an impossible task. After all, there are 27 million people
currently living under the yoke of slavery.
But, there are 7 billion who can end that. And A21 is helping to empower, educate and
lead the fight against this injustice.
Saturday marked National Human Trafficking Awareness
Day. So, how can you help? There are 21 ways to help listed here: http://www.thea21campaign.org/content/21-ways-to-get-involved/gjf4co
. Some are as simple as praying, writing
a letter, or simply connecting with the A21 campaign. Others include being aware of the signs of
human trafficking. There’s truly
something that everyone can do to help here, and all of it will be doing good.
Maybe God is calling you to help here-through love, through
doing good, through praying for each other.
Won’t you get up and go?
(Source: www.thea21campaign.org)
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