Awarity : blog

There are 27,000,000 slaves in the world today…and increasing every day! What are you going to do about it?

For all of you Canadians, there is a powerful and eye-opening conference taking place on Saturday May 5, 2011 in Ottawa, ON. If you live in that vicinity, be sure to check it out! Come hear MP Joy Smith, Brian McConaghy, and Jamie McIntosh speak about human trafficking, but also discuss what is action is taking place in Canada! Hope to see you there!

Click here for more information or to register for the event.

Check out http://demiandashton.org/realmen where celebrities gather to take a stand against human trafficking and raise awareness about this issue.

Source: slaveryfootprint

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 clothing companies!

Think you don't play a role in modern-day slavery? THINK AGAIN.

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.

TRUTH.

(via humantraffickingexists)

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.

1. There are more people in slavery now than at any other time in human history.
2. An estimated 1.2 million children are trafficked each year.
3. Slavery still exists in the US and Canada.
4. In 2006, for every 800 people trafficked, only one person was convicted.
5. Human trafficking has recently been described as “the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the world.”
6. Many trafficking victims have at least middle-level education.
7. People are reported to be trafficked from 127 countries to be exploited in 137 countries, affecting every continent and every type of economy.
8. Many slave-produced goods might reach your home without you realizing their origin.
9. The Internet and pornography influence and drive the modern day slave industry.
10. Your actions affect global slavery.

Say no to ignorance and make yourself aware. Let’s work together to abolish modern day slavery!!!