Do you know the signs of human trafficking? Reporting human trafficking starts with an informed community. Learn more about the signs of trafficking in today’s daily Dressember reading.
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It’s hard to believe that there are only three days left of Dressember! Together, we have become more informed on the topic of human trafficking, raised incredible amounts of money to fight it, and have helped countless friends, family members, and neighbors become advocates themselves in identifying and preventing human trafficking.
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Taking on the challenge to shop ethically can be hard — we get it! That’s why we have compiled some resources for you to make it easier to fight back against trafficking with fashion. Check them out on today’s daily reading.
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There is a lot that we can’t do when it comes to human trafficking but one thing we all can do is adjust our shopping habits. Learn more about how to do this on today’s daily Dressember reading.
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When workers don’t receive living wages, they are put at high risk for human trafficking. Learn more about this in today’s daily Dressember reading.
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All week long, we’ve been learning about the intersection between fashion and trafficking. How can we limit the demand for fast fashion? Learn more in our daily reading today.
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If I buy a piece of clothing, how much does the worker actually receive? Find out more in today’s daily Dressember reading!
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What is the likelihood that my clothes were made by people forced to work for little to no pay? Find out in today’s daily Dressember reading.
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Dressember uses fashion to spread awareness of human trafficking, but did you know that the fashion industry can contribute to human trafficking? Learn more in today’s daily Dressember reading.
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Why does a person stay in a forced labor situation? Learn more in today’s daily Dressember reading.
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On any given day, there can be dozens of slaves working for you (and you might not even know it). Learn more about what products are linked to forced labor slavery in today’s Dressember reading.
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According to the Global Estimates of Modern Slavery, the majority of forced labor cases came from the following sectors: domestic work (24 percent), construction (18 percent), manufacturing (15 percent), and agriculture (11 percent). Learn more about these economic sectors in today’s daily Dressember reading.
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What does human trafficking in hospitality look like?
It could look like an emaciated and underpaid housemaid, workers who beg, and even as obvious as signs of physical abuse.
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Cooking, cleaning, child care, elder care, gardening are all examples of domestic work, which is defined as any work confined to the home. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), there are almost 67 million domestic workers worldwide. There are variations in working hours, but it ranges from 10-18 hours per day and can be as much as 24/7, especially if the worker resides in the home. Domestic work is not all abusive or unethical, and in some situations, workers are given standard working hours, adequate conditions, and have good relationships with their employers.
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What keeps someone in a forced labor situation? Often the answer is debt bondage. Learn more about this on today’s daily Dressember reading.
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Today we’re taking a closer look at forced labor. Despite being one of the most common forms of trafficking, it is commonly overlooked and misunderstood.
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Human trafficking, as defined by the United States Department of Justice, is “a crime that involves exploiting a person for labor, services, or commercial sex.”
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What impact does sex trafficking have on survivors? Learn more in today’s daily Dressember reading.
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When we think of human trafficking, we often imagine excessive security measures designed to hold people captive. However, human trafficking often does not involve physical restraints. Many who are trafficked can suffer from mental and emotional coercion that keeps them confined more than any physical chains could.
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