Monday, July 29, 2019

By Ronald Roberts


Buying and selling of human beings for labor is still alive today as it was centuries ago. The challenge today is that this trade takes place underground, away from the eyes of many people. It takes a concerned citizen who spots such punitive acts to create human trafficking awareness in order to stop the vice. How can this be done?

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 activities that promote anti-trafficking in the community. These activities are usually organized by community groups and corporate organizations. They may include seminars, walks, fund raising and such other activities that make people sensitive to the existence of such ills. Mobilize people in your neighborhood to also participate.

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.

Work with schools and religious organizations at local level to create awareness. Children will easily identify and understand the situation because they are the target of most traffickers. They also become future champions of the course. This is a perfect foundation to set because future leaders and citizens will be sensitive to the evil.

Follow the legislative processes and developments about the issue. You should also remain updated on news regarding the vice. You could register on websites that run campaigns and subscribe to alerts. An alert will be sent immediately there is a new development on the issue. This information should then be shared with other people in your network.

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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