Did you know there are more slaves today than ever before?
27 million men, women, and children are enslaved in 161
countries AT THIS VERY MOMENT. 80% are female. 50% are children. They are sold
for $90 or less.[1]
I take this very personally. I have three daughters who lead
a beautiful life full of love. But even though I think they are very special,
there is nothing about them that is more deserving of freedom than 27 million
souls in living hell at this very moment. I learn that the average age of trafficking
victims is 12 years old[2] and I see Katelyn. I see the statistic
that every two minutes a child is prepared for sexual exploitation[2]
and I think of Ember. I read that 100,000 American children are exploited
through pornography and prostitution every year[3] and I hold Evelyn
a little closer. This is happening NOW, and it is happening HERE.
If you know a child, you should take this personally. If you
know a teenage girl, you should take this personally. And to get even more
confrontational, if you’ve ever watched pornography, visited a strip club, or
paid for sex, you should take this personally – you have most likely supported
modern slavery.[3] Indifference
is not an option.
HOW TO END IT
Awareness is the #1 tool to eradicate slavery. Use social media.
Everyone should know about it, be sickened, and take action. Contact your local
and national representatives and make sure they know we will not tolerate this
any longer.
RESOURCES
SOURCES:
[1] http://enditmovement.com/
“Facts” section
This is so scary- thank you for sharing and creating awareness! My name is Heather and I was hoping you could answer a question about your blog! My email is Lifesabanquet1(at)gmail(dot)com :-)
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