STOP THE TRAFFIK

2021-11-25 20:20:48 Our comment on the tragic deaths of people crossing the channel yesterday.

We have seen lots of misunderstanding around the difference between trafficking and smuggling, and on the rights of refugees and asylum seekers.

You can read our statement on the issue here: https://buff.ly/3oYt9wX Open / Comment

2021-11-25 18:32:41 https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2021/11/24/egypt-arrests-gang-of-human-organ-traffickers Open / Comment

2021-11-25 17:58:08 Today marks the start of #16Days of gender-based activism – a global, UN accredited movement designed to champion women’s rights and spotlight the endemic issue of violence against women.
This year, the continued challenges of COVID-19 have reinforced perceived vulnerabilities among women – with increased unemployment, poverty and social isolation making them more susceptible to traffickers. The most marginalised women are at the greatest risk, and face further barriers in accessing services and justice.
Will you be taking action against gender-based violence today? Be sure to look out for more gender-based content across the next 16 days under the hashtag #orangetheworld. Open / Comment

2021-11-25 15:13:40 https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2021/nov/24/more-than-20-people-believed-to-have-died-after-refugee-boat-sinks-in-channel-latest-updates Open / Comment

2021-11-22 18:40:25 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10201599/Western-Sydney-cake-shop-owners-charged-slavery-human-trafficking.html Open / Comment

2021-11-22 15:54:20 STOP THE TRAFFIK is thrilled to be launching its 2021 Winter Campaign.

It's been a complex year, with the ongoing effects of COVID-19, renewed conflicts in the Middle East, harsher immigration policies and climate collapse fuelling modern slavery in new and exacerbated ways. We've been working collectively with NGO partners, businesses and financial organisations to deliver impactful change, and this year, we've delivered over 20 prevention projects, globally.

Can you help us deliver even more next year? Donate today and find out more about what we've been doing in 2021 here: https://lnkd.in/eTjA4inm Open / Comment

2021-11-19 16:06:03 Anti-Slavery day was last October. There are more victims of human trafficking than ever before. If we’re going to reverse the trend, those in power need to listen to the experiences of survivors. There are several ways you can help us get their voices heard:
* Use this email template from @unseenuk and write a letter to your local MP: https://www.antislavery.org/time-to-listen/
* Follow members of the ACT Coalition on social media: Human Trafficking Foundation, Anti-Slavery International, Medaille Trust, Justice and Care, The Salvation Army International, Baca, International Justice Mission, Hope for Justice, Migrant Help, Bawso, City Hearts, Unseen & the Modern Slavery Helpline, Ella's, Hestia Charity, Ashiana Sheffield, Palm Cove Society, Clear Voice Interpreting Services

* Support STOP THE TRAFFIK. We convert survivor stories safely and anonymously into the data we use to fuel our work.

#timetolisten #coalitiontostopslavery Open / Comment

2021-11-18 12:49:57 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-58994212 Open / Comment

2021-11-18 12:30:14 Did you know that survivors of trafficking can be exposed to physical, sexual and/or psychological violence by their traffickers?

Trafficking survivors can experience harmful incidents that can affect their mental health such as:
• Getting injured in an accident on the way or at the destination
• Experiencing violence, threat and abuse from the trafficker

The quote in the image of this post is from a survivor who contacted us through our awareness campaign video. Launched in 2019, the video aimed to inform people about labour exploitation, their rights and how to get support. This campaign targeted Lithuanians in the UK and people in Lithuania who were considering travelling to the UK for work.

To learn more: https://www.stopthetraffik.org/download/lithuania-summary/?wpdmdl=19010&refres
If you’ve been in an exploitative situation and need psychological assistance, follow this link of different organisations that can help: https://static1.squarespace.com/.../Psychological...

#mentalhealth #humantrafficking Open / Comment

2021-11-17 17:35:28 We've been running an online child exploitation awareness and prevention campaign. It's been targeting caregivers with information on how to spot potential indicators of exploitation, how to understand and talk about it, and what to do if they have suspicions of potential exploitation that might be occurring.

Some people have been asking us what online grooming has to do with trafficking, so we thought we'd re-share this little introductory explainer on the topic: https://www.stopthetraffik.org/online-grooming.../ Open / Comment