Thursday, June 13, 2019

Easy Ways For Every Citizen To Increase Human Trafficking Awareness

By Ronald Roberts


Humans are still being bought and sold for use as illicit labor. This is a trend that should have dies centuries ago but is still being perpetuated underground. How can ordinary citizens help to raise human trafficking awareness and become part of the fight against this scourge?

Educate yourself on how traffickers are still beating the tough measures put in place. You also need to learn how to identify victims. It is only after identifying them that you can take corrective measures. Attend interactive sessions like seminars and symposiums where the issue is under discussion. These training sessions help you to spot the new ways that traffickers are using to hide their illicit trade.

Make inquiry about the items like foodstuff you are consuming. Ask who picked the fruits you are about to buy. This is called tracing the footprints of slavery. You will see some goods that are produced by child labor. This also forces companies to declare that they are not using child labor or slavery in their production processes. Such actions make everyone aware of the dangers lurking in the society.

Volunteer in events where anti-trafficking discourse is taking place. Corporate organizations and community groups organize these activities on regular basis. The activities that take place at community level include fund raising, seminars, walks and talks. They are aimed at raising awareness at grassroots. It is also an opportunity to involve your friends and neighbors.

Elected leaders at all levels must be pushed to play an active role in stopping the vice. Their participation at federal, state and county level is necessary because they are responsible of legislation. They should also take a stand at international level and push other nations to take such actions.

Organize activities targeting local schools and communities to raise awareness on the same issue. Teaching children at this level is very important because they have a deeper understanding of issues before politics and social ills can interfere. They will be the champions in years to come. The children in schools will easily identify with the campaign because most of these traffickers target children.

Keep updated on the current legislation and news on the vice. Enroll on websites and platforms by international organizations to fight the ills. Set alerts so that you can receive updates as soon as they are released. You will then broadcast the information to other groups and people who are supporting your campaign.

Recruit businesses and employers into the campaign. Some of the ways that businesses can support your venture is through provision of job opportunities, internships and other relief to survivors. The victims and survivors will not feel a part of the horror any more. They also find refuge in people and institutions that care. They will participate in the campaign indirectly.

Engage professionals at all levels to raise awareness on the issue. For instance, students can present papers that raise more awareness. Journalists can run stories relating to this issue as part of their programs and news. Health care providers should be alert in case a patient comes without necessary papers and appears to be a victim. Attorneys can provide representation while law enforcers hunt for perpetrators. This makes the fight a community issue and increases the chances of success.




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