You can do anything in a dress
 
 
 

where all people are free to live vibrant, autonomous lives.

 
 

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:

 
 
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TEDx: OUR STORY

 
“Something that started as a simple idea became a global movement that created a pathway for not just me, but thousands of women to put a stop to one of the greatest injustices of our time. ”
— Blythe hill, ceo + founder
 
 

TELL THE WORLD WHY

#Itsbiggerthanadress

"Guess what?! I’m still raising money for #dressember. Guess why?! We still have folks who are not free to live their lives as they damn well please. Guess why?! Because there are still systemic issues that need to be unearthed and addressed and it starts with you and I and good old fashioned 💰 . Please consider donating because we are truly not free unless we are all free." - Chidimma Ozor (@thetypeahippie) _ 👗: @ssekodesigns #dressember #itsbiggerthanadress #untilallarefree #endhumantrafficking
A person being forced to live at their place of employment is a large indicator of human trafficking. For example, often times when nail and hair salons utilize forced labor there are rooms in the back of the store filled with sleeping bags or mattresses where the workers reside. Take a moment at your next cosmetic appointment to casually walk to the back of the salon, if able, and see if you find anything suspicious. Norma Ramos, executive director of the New York-based Coalition Against Trafficking in Women, says “With nail salons for instance, the labor trafficking of Asian women, you can have those women being labor trafficked to work in those salons during the day, and then pulled into sex trafficking at night.” _ Spot trafficking, stop trafficking. If you suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking, contact 1-888-373-7888 or send a message to 233733. Reporting is available 24/7 and all reports are confidential. _ #dressember #itsbiggerthanadress #endslavery #untilallarefree #knowthesigns #humantraffickingawarenessmonth
#youcandoanythinginadress like clean your bathroom grout with the cutest little helper. + Did you know that the #youcandoanythinginadress hashtag has been used more than 25.6 thousand times? We're so inspired by the way our advocates get out there in a fun, creative way to bring attention to the issue of human trafficking. + 📸: @toytoy007 #dressember #itsbiggerthanadress #endslavery #endhumantrafficking #untilallarefree
Are you with us for the final 10%? _ When we set a goal for Dressember 2018/2019, we knew that we needed to dream bigger and shoot for the impossible. For us, that impossible number was $3 million! And on the way, something miraculous happened. We crushed our last year's goal by over 1/4 of a million dollars and we're standing just shy of 2.3 million dollars. _ While we reach for goals, it's important to remind ourselves that it's not about a monetary amount. Our main goal is to make the biggest impact possible with the resources we have. With this in mind, we've done a thing. We've adjusted our goal to $2.5 million. The good news is that this goal is in reach. We're 90% of the way there! It will require creativity and commitment to reach this new goal but we believe it is possible. So what do you say, will you continue to use your voice and your resources to help us finish this month strong for the 40 million people around the world who are still in slavery? _ 📸: @jaylinchacon #dressember #dressember2018 #itsbiggerthanadress #endslavery #untilallarefree
Children's bodies used as tourist attractions. Men forced to carry bricks. Boys drowning to free a fishing net. Women risking their lives to make our clothing. This is modern day slavery. This is wrong. + We continue to raise our voices beyond the monthly style challenge because the fight for justice is a 365 day issue. That is why we never stop speaking. + #dressember #itsbiggerthanadress #endslavery #endhumantrafficking #untilallarefree
If your current muse is #MarieKondo, this fundraising idea is for you! + Start your new year off by purging your closet of the clothes that don't "spark joy" in you. Then do a clothing swap or clothing sale to benefit Dressember. Here are some tips to make it a success. 1. Utilize Instagram stories or your feed to sell your pieces one by one. 2. Be sure to tell people your height & measurements so they can visualize how the item will fit them. 3. Post pictures of yourself wearing the item to give others an idea of how to style it. 4. Add in some urgency. Let people know that the item will be sent to the first person to make a donation! You can either have them pay directly to your campaign page or offer Venmo, PayPal, or Cash App as options for payment. _ 📸: @studentconscious #dressember #itsbiggerthanadress #endslavery #endhumantrafficking #untilallarefree #mariekondo
Our partner @a21 strives to "equip the general public to recognize indicators of human trafficking, and report suspected scenarios." When we #knowthesigns there will be an increase in reports, leading to an increase in victim identification, and ultimately freedom for the survivor. One way to identify if someone is a victim of human trafficking is if they show signs of physical injury. This may be the result of confinement, forced labor, or abuse. _ Spot trafficking, stop trafficking. If you suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking, contact 1-888-373-7888 or send a message to 233733. Reporting is available 24/7 and all reports are confidential. _ #dressember #itsbiggerthanadress #endslavery #untilallarefree #knowthesigns #humantraffickingawarenessmonth
Get ready to MARCH. _ This Saturday, we'll be at the 3rd annual @womensmarch in Los Angeles, CA. Are you marching this weekend? Tell us where 👇 _ About the Women's March: "We march to support and inspire each other and the nation to celebrate, honor and protect our diversity, freedom and human rights. We gather in community to find healing and strength through civility, and compassion. This is a non-partisan march. We welcome all people to join us as we unite locally and nationally, on January 19, 2019, to stand together in justice, respect and inclusion for all." 📸: @rahlala.photography // 👗 by @ellerali #womensmarch #endslavery #endhumantrafficking #untilallarefree
A powerful #LetterforDressember piece done by Amber at @through.the.thick.and.thin _ Amber believes that "human trafficking is in our midst regardless of whether it's being covered by the news, being tweeted about or whether there is an advocacy campaign like #dressember going on. This month is #humantraffickingawarenessmonth, so we continue to raise awareness about #humantrafficking and #modernslavery _ #dressember #itsbiggerthanadress .
 
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