Break the Traffic is a campaign launched and supported by Beyond the Streets. Join in and paste your face, to raise your voice, to put an end to human trafficking.
And here's why......
Trafficking is a global issue and one that demands a global response. This website has been launched specifically to enable people to express their views against this multi million pound trade.
To add your voice to the groundswell of support, upload your photo and encourage others you know to join the protest.
People trafficking involves the movement of women, children and men into forced labour and sex slavery. Violence, threats, and other forms of coercion are used to force the victims of the traffickers to work against their will. This includes controlling freedom of movement, where and when they will work and what pay, if any, they will receive.
It is estimated that hundred of thousands of people are trafficked across international borders each year. Of these victims, 80 percent are female, and up to 50 percent are children and hundreds of thousands are used in prostitution each year. On top of this is the vast “in country” trafficking and exploitation.
The UK government estimate that at least 1,420 women are trafficked to the UK each year for sexual exploitation. An action plan to address this has just been launched by the UK Government and laws are being reviewed. Please make sure we make the most of this window of opportunity by getting involved and publicising this site.
Also, we would recommend the following book as a helpful introduction to the issue of human trafficking:
"The Natashas by Victor Malarek"
For further information on Human Trafficking the following websites may be of interest:
http://www.ncapuk.org.
www.care.org.uk/Group/Group.aspx?ID=30237.
