Sunday, June 16, 2019

Ways On How To Counter Human Trafficking

By Edward Stevens


Human trafficking is a global issue. Even though a lot of awareness has been created about the issue, it still goes on. It is something that has proven hard to stop, but it doesn't mean that you shouldn't do anything about it. You might want to get involved in this issue, but you might not know where to start, as an individual. There are a number of things that you can do to help counter human trafficking.

Be informed about this practice and how it happens. Once you understand the situation, then you will be in a better position to stand up against it. There is so much information that is available online about this topic. Read up about different ways modern slavery happens. Also, find books on the topic and read about them. This will come in handy in helping you identify victims of this trade. Once you identify victims or even propagators, then report them to relevant authorities.

In addition, avoid companies that exploit their employees. Such companies pay minimal wages and do not have good working conditions. Stop buying from these companies. Instead, buy from companies that support ethical and fair trade methods. Do more research on companies whose products you use to see whether they are ethically run or not. Actively campaign for companies that exploit workers to stop exploitation.

Support survivors. These are people who have managed to free themselves from the york of slavery. By buying products that they have produced, then the survivors are able to get an income to live on. This improves their quality of life.

Provide financial support to organizations that fight against this practice. This empowers the organizations to do a lot more. Most of these organizations do not have the resources they need to carry out large scale operations. But with financial support, they can be able to do a lot more than they are currently doing.

Invest in people who find themselves in vulnerable situations. This will prevent such people from falling prey to individuals who will take advantage of them. You can invest in people by empowering them in different ways. For example, help them access education, jobs and help them develop healthy relationships with other people, so as to get the social support that they need to succeed in life.

You can also give your time and effort to supporting this cause by volunteering in organizations that fight this practice. Check your community to find organizations where you can volunteer. By getting involved in the community and volunteering, you will understand the issue well and be in a better position to create impact.

Once you are aware about this practice and have information about it, also let other people know about it. This way, they can also be involved in the fight against modern day slavery. Talk to people you work with, your family members and even students in local schools. You can even go ahead and start clubs on this issue.




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