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Human trafficking exists in every corner of the world, in countries that are oceans away and in your city's neighborhoods. That’s why it will take all of us standing together in the face of this grave injustice to bring traffickers to justice. This year, Dressember is primarily partnering with International Justice Mission (IJM) to resource programs that prioritize addressing human trafficking systemically. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in advocacy, prevention, intervention, and survivor empowerment initiatives. Give to the Dressember 2023 campaign today. Source: Global Slavery Index, 2023 #Dressember #Dressember2023 #ItsBiggerThanADress #HumanTrafficking

The GBV Resource Collective plays a key role in connecting survivors, individuals, organizations, and social and government agencies affected by gender-based violence (GBV) and other violence. We achieve this by providing specialized resources, advancing educational initiatives, and dedicated advocacy efforts, all aimed at fostering connections and collaboration across different societal levels. #GBVResourceCollective #BridgingTheGap #genderbasedviolence #awareness

April marks #SAAPM and #CAPM. 🩵 These issues intersect with the prevalence of domestic violence and call for a deeper need of collective action, advocacy, and healing. Join us in spreading awareness, promoting prevention efforts, and supporting survivors!! #SexualAssaultAwarenessAndPreventionMonth #ChildAbuseAwarenessMonth

Human trafficking can be happening across the world, but it can also be happening across the street. Do you know what it is? Would you recognize the signs? January has been declared National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month by presidential proclamation each year since 2010. With the intention of raising the profile of the issue both domestically and internationally, the awareness month is a springboard for trafficking education, policy, and advocacy. #HumanTraffickingPreventionMonth

In Texas alone, there are about 313,000 victims of human trafficking, according to a 2016 study by the University of Texas. Our volunteers learn how to identify survivors of trafficking, understand the unique needs of exploited youth, and provide them with the highest level of advocacy. #humantrafficking #humantraffickingawarenessmonth

Did you know? Systemic barriers stand in the way of trafficking survivors getting to a self-determined place of independence. These are examples of obstacles that members in the program have addressed with Empowered Network's advocacy and tactical funding. #empowerment #systemicbarriers #humanpotential

Today, on #humantraffickingawareness day, we are looking deeper into the reality of human trafficking, which impacts over 40 million people globally. Going back, our virtual art exhibition, created as part of the "They Have a Name" project, revealed firsthand experiences of the Baltic human trafficking survivors. These stories expose the depths of abuse those people have endured, from constant exploitation to full loss of independence and identity. This day encourages us not only to become aware, but also to actively engage in empathy, education, and advocacy to combat these injustices. #advocacy #humantraffickingprevention #artexhibition

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In our latest blog we welcome guest blogger Carrie Ward, CEO of the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault, as she discusses the need for increased awareness, advocacy, and understanding of sexual assault in Illinois year-round. 🩵 Read more: https://ow.ly/LB9650RsScq #SAAM #SAAM2024 #Blogging #BeTheGood #OneMissionOneVoice

Grounded Community Land Trust Advocacy Managing Director Karl Fitzgerald speaks with the ABC’s Raf Epstein for Mornings on the findings of his report into the impact of Airbnbs on the long-term rental market and why there is a desperate need for a ‘cap n trade’ system to be implemented to help free up housing supply for the long-term market Listen here>> https://is.gd/1ZJp9J #rentalcrisis #housingcrisis #rentalmarket

Grounded Community Land Trust Advocacy Managing Director Karl Fitzgerald speaks with the ABC’s Raf Epstein for Mornings on the findings of his report into the impact of Airbnbs on the long-term rental market and why there is a desperate need for a ‘cap n trade’ system to be implemented to help free up housing supply for the long-term market Listen here>> https://is.gd/1ZJp9J #rentalcrisis #housingcrisis #rentalmarket