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Slavery : Human Trafficking and Trading
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There is a myth in modern day culture that slavery is done and over. Unfortunately, it is indeed a myth, and slavery remain at large in form of human trafficking and trading. Slavery remains to be all about economics and lack of value towards human life, and it is not about developed or undeveloped country. Slavery still exists in the United States, which is the 2nd more popular destination for trafficked women. We, as Christians, should be a part in completely eliminating slavery. There are an estimated 200,000 American children at risk for trafficking.
Members of One Ripple Ministries work with other local and national organization to raise awareness of human trafficking, along with educating others on how to combat modern day slavery. If you are in Maryland, join our activities through here. Read a document by Donna M. Hughes from Rhode Island University. The subtitle is "Practical guide to Identifying Victims of Trafficking in the US". Very interesting...[source http://www.uri.edu/artsci/wms/hughes/hiding_in_plain_sight.pdf ] |