Food Chains calls us to be a part of the stories of the many hands that go into our fresh produce by not being passive, silent, or ignoring the suffering that they experience. We already are a part of this system that exploits, but we also are a part of a community that can see change happen for the most vulnerable populations of our society.
So, how can we do this?
Read MoreThe media does not always speak about human trafficking in ways that are helpful, or even accurate. When poorly executed, news sources and social media can have a variety of negative impacts on victims and on public perceptions of trafficking.
Read MoreIn June 2018, The Guardian released The Trap, a documentary about human trafficking and the American prison system. The documentary takes places in Worcester, Massachusetts; Orlando, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; and Texas. It follows three survivors of sex trafficking, one of whom is named Nikki Bell.
Read MoreAdvocacy is more than fundraising and dress-wearing for one month. Luckily, there are other ways to stay involved in the fight and be an advocate 365 days of the year.
Read MoreAcross the United States, there are an estimated 7,000 to 9,000 IMB establishments. A report from the International Labor Organization estimates that 4.8 million people worldwide are exploited in the illegal commercial sex industry (children accounting for more than a fifth of this number). Find out what an IMB is and how to spot it in today’s blog post.
Read MoreIf you bought it, you bought everything that goes with it. What does that even mean? It means we directly support all the hidden costs bundled into the $10 spent on a “cheap” t-shirt.
Read MoreLet’s talk about the disproportionate amount of indigenous peoples facing a high risk of human trafficking.
Read MoreThis article is here to help you be more equipped for reporting possible instances of human trafficking that you may encounter on a day to day basis. Whether with your friends, family or a stranger you see in a public place, having the tools to report will make you more confident to create an impact and may help save a life. Human trafficking is across the globe so we’ll be explaining how to report in countries around the world.
Read MoreAs we step into this new season of Dressember fundraising, carry this powerful mantra with you written by advocate and editorial intern, Madeline Van Husen.
Read MoreCurrently, the fashion industry designs and produces clothes for one body shape. This makes it difficult for women to find clothes, because there is not one universal body shape. Because of this, many people have begun to recognize the inequality of clothing options within the fashion industry.
Ethical fashion brand Lev Apparel is working to combat this issue.
Read More“How can I start to make a difference in the world when I still have all of these things to take care of?”
Read MoreWhat does an ethical story look like? How can we ensure that the stories we share will both reflect the dignity of survivors and effectively benefit anti-slavery efforts?
Read MoreMany people believe that if their child was trafficked, they would agonize over their enslavement and sacrifice anything to be reunited. Even though many families suffer at the hands of human trafficking, the idea that every parent would agonize over their child’s enslavement perpetuates the myth that family members are never complicit or involved in the trafficking of their relative.
Read MoreI believe that in activism, we often look at the bigger picture rather than the details. While our main goal is crucial, we tend to overlook the small ways we are able to paint a finished masterpiece.
So, let’s talk about why consistency has everything to do with activism.
Read MoreWhen I was 15, I was introduced to a novel that changed my entire life’s trajectory. Half the Sky, by Sheryl WuDunn and Nicholas Kristoff, explores women’s rights violations around the world. This book prompted me to explore literature about the topic and organizations who were actively fighting for justice. It was because of this book that I found Dressember. By complete chance, I clicked on a link from a simple Google search, and now I am still here almost 5-years later and I am so much better for it.
Read MoreYou know how your dentist asks you questions, and all you can do is make some general noises because you really want to say, “Um, hello, you’re kind of working in my mouth, I can’t really talk right now?” Well, my dentist actually had to stop working because I would not stop talking about Dressember and human trafficking. She was riveted and ended up asking me to repeat some facts on my way out of the office so she could discuss them with her daughters. That’s one way to spread awareness.
Read MoreFor me, a dress is like a suit of armor. I feel more confident and commanding - more like myself - when I’m in a dress. It reminds me of the multitude of capable, intelligent women who came before me and conquered worlds, both figuratively and literally, in dresses.
Read MoreYour heart, mind, and soul are resolved and filled with anticipation as December approaches. You are ready to advocate, care, and share Dressember’s cause with anyone who may listen. But amid all of your excitement, your workplace either doesn’t, or simply can’t, allow you to wear dresses or ties on the job. Take a deep breath, do not back down on your commitment to Dressember, and remember that this movement is not about legalism, but freedom.
Read MoreExperiencing trauma is a part of life. Every human being has an event that suddenly enters their life without invitation or cause that disrupts the everyday to the point of destabilization. Trauma is like a tsunami that comes into our lives, upending everything you thought you knew about the world and leaving destruction in its wake.
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