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(from their website) The NO Project is an award-winning educational campaign that specifically targets youth awareness of human trafficking through music, art, dance, film, animation, sport, creative writing and social media. (click image to contribute, or learn more)
(from their website) Simply put, A21 exists to abolish injustice in the 21st century through a comprehensive system achieving preventative measures to help potential victims evade trafficking, victim protection through our shelters and aftercare program, prosecution of violators, and strategic partnerships. A21 stands for abolishing injustice in the 21st century.
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(from their website) END IT is a Coalition of the leading organizations in the world in the fight for FREEDOM. Their amazing Coalition Partners are doing the work, on the ground, everyday, to bring AWARENESS, PREVENTION, RESCUE, and RESTORATION. They're here to SHINE A LIGHT ON SLAVERY together!
#enditmovement takes place worldwide annualy in February.
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Become an Advocate Against Sex Trafficking
The trafficking of human beings. Modern day slavery. Women are not commodities. Women are God's greatest, and most precious creation. We can no longer turn a blind eye, in the hopes the buying and selling of women and children will dissipate. We can unite, and join the fight today. We can campaign for stronger domestic legislation that will in turn strengthen laws on the state level. This will certainly further reinforce international laws.
Find here a a beginner's list of local (Missouri & Illinois), along with National and Global Organizations who fight for freedom. This of course is not an extensive list, as there are many organizations both domestic, and internationally. Research your state to learn of where you may serve.
National Organizations
The Polaris Project: Polaris, named after the North Star that guided slaves to freedom in the U.S., disrupts the conditions that allow human trafficking to thrive in our society. From working with government leaders to protect victims’ rights, to building partnerships with the world’s leading technology corporations, we spark long-term change that focuses communities on identifying, reporting and eliminating trafficking networks.
National Human Trafficking Resource Center: The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national anti-trafficking hotline and resource center serving victims and survivors of human trafficking and the anti-trafficking community in the United States. The toll-free hotline is available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year in more than 200 languages.
Shared Hope International: Shared Hope International strives to prevent the conditions that foster sex trafficking, restore victims of sex slavery, and bring justice to vulnerable women and children. We envision a world passionately opposed to sex trafficking and a committed community restoring survivors to lives of purpose, value and choice – one life at a time.
Missouri Organizations
Crisis Aid International: Crisis Aid started by providing 2 pound bags of rice to people in South Sudan. Our work quickly evolved to serve people in crisis living in 11 different countries. Together with our partners, we have provided 8.8 million pounds of food to 1.4 million adults and malnourished children, rescued more than 330 girls from sex trafficking, and much more.
St. Louis Rescue & Restore Coalition: The St. Louis Rescue & Restore Coalition are advocates against human trafficking. The Coalition is a network of non-profits, government agencies, law enforcement, and volunteers dedicated to raising awareness within the community.
YWCA Metro St. Louis: YWCA St. Louis Regional Sexual Assault Center assists more than 1,000 victims annually. Its sexual assault response team works collaboratively with St. Louis City and County police officers, area hospitals, the prosecuting attorney’s office and as well as with other victim service agencies. Crisis services are provided at no cost to victims.
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Illinois Organizations
Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation: CAASE envisions a community free from all forms of sexual exploitation, including sexual assault and the commercial sex trade. (Download) Outreach and Direct Services for Survivors of the Sex Trade in Chicago
STOP-IT: A Salvation Army Program: STOP-IT builds relationships with trafficked persons through outreach, ongoing case management and support, and service referrals. STOP-IT also trains community service providers and raises public awareness on human trafficking.
The Women's Center, Inc: Our mission is to end domestic violence and sexual assault against women, men, adolescents, and children in Southern Illinois and to assist survivors of these crimes and their non-offending significant others.
The Covering House: The Covering House seeks to provide refuge and restoration for girls who have experienced sexual exploitation or sexual trafficking.