The 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 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 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 MoreBecoming a Dressember advocate initially begins with the realization of the international injustice of Human Trafficking. Now you’ve decided to do something amazing about it! Nonetheless, a swell of emotion may overwhelm you at first as you grapple with this issue. These gifs describe all the emotions a Dressember advocate might go through.
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 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 MoreI've always loved the art of painting. I'm primarily drawn to it for its beauty, but subject matter is equally important to me. That's why I was delighted to stumble upon a book by John Michael Vlach entitled The Planter's Prospect: Privilege & Slavery in Plantation Paintings. In it, Vlach describes paintings and drawings of plantation landscapes and what they have to say about slavery. There's an important lesson to be learned about what the art we create can do.
Read MoreMy love of reading fuels my Dressember advocacy because I am naturally enthusiastic about books, and that enthusiasm creates pathways for other conversations.
Here are 3 ways that my favorite hobby has helped me grow as an advocate…
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