February 2012
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Real Men Don't Buy Girls
Check out http://demiandashton.org/realmen where celebrities gather to take a stand against human trafficking and raise awareness about this issue.
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How Ethical is Your T-Shirt?
via: http://www.good.is/post/ethical-style-how-is-my-t-shirt-made/
Check out this informative article about the history behind t-shirts. Awarity strives to use shirts that are ethically-made and purchased fair-trade. We are excited about transitioning to shirts that are Canadian-made! Although they may cost a little more, it is for the better good of others AND it sets the bar high for other...
January 2012
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Think you don't play a role in modern-day slavery?... →
Human trafficking (modern day slavery) is part of our lives whether we know it or not. Take this survey and check out how big of a footprint slavery has on your life — the facts are quite shocking.
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Welcome :)
I decided to start a blog for Awarity to help provide more information about human trafficking (modern day slavery) to help bring awareness to this ever-growing crime. The first step to abolishing such crimes is awareness! As well, I will be posting updates about upcoming events and new t-shirt designs. Happy learning and I look forward to standing with you in the fight against human trafficking...
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55 More Facts About Human Trafficking →
Before you get involved with bringing awareness to issues such as human trafficking, take the time to do your homework, learn the facts, and understand the root problems. This adds credibility to your efforts and helps you answer any questions people may have about the issue.
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10 Facts About Human Trafficking
There are more people in slavery now than at any other time in human history.
An estimated 1.2 million children are trafficked each year.
Slavery still exists in the US and Canada.
In 2006, for every 800 people trafficked, only one person was convicted.
Human trafficking has recently been described as “the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the world.”
Many trafficking victims have...