Monday, June 17, 2019

Easy Ways For Every Citizen To Increase Human Trafficking Awareness

By Ronald Roberts


Humans are still being bought and sold for use as illicit labor. This is a trend that should have dies centuries ago but is still being perpetuated underground. How can ordinary citizens help to raise human trafficking awareness and become part of the fight against this scourge?

Learn about the issue of trafficking and why it remains alive in the world today. This information also helps you to understand why the measures put in place have not been successful. Such knowledge will assist you identify a place where your contribution can make a difference. Information is also provided on new tricks that the traffickers are utilizing to continue with their trade.

Inquire about the sources of labor for all food items you buy and services you consume. This makes corporate organizations to take note of the fact that someone is watching. Companies will declare and also take measures to avoid use of such labor. The supply chain is eventually cleared of such illicit activities.

Volunteer in activities that promote anti-trafficking in the community. These activities are usually organized by community groups and corporate organizations. They may include seminars, walks, fund raising and such other activities that make people sensitive to the existence of such ills. Mobilize people in your neighborhood to also participate.

Push elected and executive leaders at county level, state and federal government to take active and concrete steps. Among the active steps they can take include legislation that criminalizes human trafficking. Their participation in dialogues and other efforts at global level towards the same outcome is welcome.

Local schools and religious organizations also play a part at grassroots to raise awareness. Children are especially helpful because they form the leaders of tomorrow. Their minds are still clean and will therefore participate with a clean heart. Since they are usually the main target, they find it easier to identify with the campaign.

Keep updated on the current legislation and news on the vice. Enroll on websites and platforms by international organizations to fight the ills. Set alerts so that you can receive updates as soon as they are released. You will then broadcast the information to other groups and people who are supporting your campaign.

Enlist the support of businesses in the campaign. They provide support by offering jobs, internships and such helpful support to victims and survivors. It is one way of eliminating stigma and making the victims to feel a part of the larger fight. They participate indirectly in taming the vice.

All professionals can play an active role in reversing ills related to trafficking. An example is where students push the agenda through academic papers. Journalists on their part push the campaign through news and special features. Law enforcement officers will pursue traffickers relentlessly while doctor report suspicious cases. Attorneys who buy into the idea provide favorable representation. Such comprehensive efforts will kill the vice from all ends and therefore make the campaign a huge success.




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