Launch: SPOT THE TRAFFIK
WHAT DOES A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN TRAFFICKED LOOK LIKE? SPOT THE TRAFFIK: A tool to equip community members and frontline professionals to identify and help victims of trafficking. A local authority employee may be the only person to enter a house and see someone who is trapped and being exploited. STOP THE TRAFFIK has … Read more
Focus On: Domestic Servitude
In Greek mythology, the hero Hercules defeated the many-headed Hydra, which grew two new heads for each one he chopped off, using a firebrand and a golden sword given to him by Athena. Human trafficking, a global, many-headed crime, is our modern-day Hydra. It takes many forms – from sex trafficking to forced labour to … Read more
#1 – The Argument for Ethical Consumption
Recession-hit, saddled with student debt and no hope in hell of a job, the last thing on the mind of a young graduate such as myself might be spending a bit extra to help an unknown, unseen cocoa farmer… But does it actually cost more? If you’ve come across STOP THE TRAFFIK before you … Read more
It Happens Here…
Today the Centre for Social Justice released a report “It Happens Here” detailing what they call a ‘shameful’ failure to address human trafficking in the UK. This report calls for a more victim centred approach and comprehensive training of professionals. If this has caught your attention and you want to know how you can respond … Read more
Choose certified chocolate & campaign for change this Fairtrade Fortnight
Flicking through the Metro this week, I‘ve noticed sprawling two page adverts for Nestle’s two-finger Kit Kat, proudly announcing it’s new status as Fairtrade certified. This is a great step for our campaign, as another iconic chocolate bar becomes certified, and also tied in neatly with the launch of Fairtrade Fortnight on Monday. This year, … Read more
STOP THE TRAFFIK: Eagerly Seeking Interns
Great news, friends! STOP THE TRAFFIK’s 2013 intern programme is now open for applications! We are looking for two talented interns to join the team at our London headquarters. The four-month internship begins in February (specific dates are negotiable), and is an exceptional opportunity to take on real responsibility, develop valuable skills and build momentum … Read more
Dr Kraft and Mr Mondelēz?
ATTENTION SHOPPERS… The name Kraft that you know so well from being stamped on all kinds of popular foodstuffs, from Dairylea cheese to Dairy Milk chocolate, has decided to do some shape shifting. The artist formerly known as Kraft, who seem reluctant to clean up their trafficking-friendly cocoa supply chains in the Ivory Coast, have … Read more
Anti-slavery day and Travis Bickle…connect the dots
Only one more sleep till anti-slavery day! Hopefully you’re all geared up and ready to join with us for this global day of action to combat trafficking. If the above picture has thrown you into a blind panic wondering WHAT on earth STOP THE TRAFFIK is asking of its activists, then take a breath and … Read more
The stories behind the stats
Human Trafficking has many faces. Every day people become trapped into situations of exploitation akin to slavery. They arrive there through deception or force; taken against their will and sold into any and every industry you can think of. Perhaps you have become a bit lost in a swirl of statistics. We can bandy around … Read more
Upcoming internship opportunity
STOP THE TRAFFIK is now recruiting for our Autumn/Winter internship position beginning in mid October. Our internships run on a voluntary basis for four months at our London office either full or part-time. As a current intern I can offer you an inside look into what it means to work in the STOP THE TRAFFIK … Read more
Proud nominees of a Charity Times award!
As the Olympic flame is extinguished and our champions hang up their Team GB gear, here at STOP THE TRAFFIK we’re just getting warmed up and we’re in the running for an accolade of a different kind. We’re excited to announce that STOP THE TRAFFIK has been shortlisted for the Charity Times Big … Read more
Let’s put them out of business
People don’t get out of bed to traffik other people. They get out of bed to make money. And so whilst various factors such as poverty and inequality undoubtedly make an individual more vulnerable to being trafficked, the primary cause of human trafficking is the fact that there are people out there willing to exploit … Read more
Are you an influential person?
Don’t think so? Think again. Every one of us, whether or not we realise it, has numerous spheres of influence that we can use to make a difference. The Ripple Effect… Every day, the conversations and knowledge we share are passed on to others. Every time someone talks about human trafficking, the message will resonate … Read more
Going for Gold in the Fight against Trafficking
The Olympic Games are now in full swing and GIFT box is creating a stir on the streets of London! Whilst Team GB has been doing us proud, STOP THE TRAFFIK has also had some winning results. Amongst the crowds, our fantastic teams of volunteers have been engaging with members of the public from all … Read more
Community action: totally unwrapped.
On Saturday, at our STOP THE TRAFFIK Unwrapped event I can say without a doubt that Community Action to Combat Trafficking was eagerly and unreservedly unwrapped. With over 250 participants from around the UK and beyond, the whole team were inspired and humbled by the passion and enthusiasm of the STOP THE TRAFFIK activists. You … Read more
What the world thinks of your country’s anti-trafficking efforts
The US State Department’s 2012 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report was released yesterday. It ranks each of the world’s nations for their compliance with US and global anti-trafficking laws using a three tier grading system, and aims to broaden understanding of ‘trafficking in people’ to include adults and children forced into work or servitude. Anti-trafficking … Read more
STOP THE TRAFFIK Unwrapped – Saturday 7th July
Join us for STOP THE TRAFFIK Unwrapped, Saturday 7th July If you want to prevent trafficking in your community, if you want to hear about what others are doing to take action where they live, if you want to hear experts speaking about community action against trafficking then this is the event for you. … Read more
Are you going to the Olympics? We are!
The Queens’ Golden Jubilee this weekend is a tiny insight into the madness and mayhem we are about to witness with the Olympics just around the corner. Yes, the countdown is on! In just 56 days’ time over 9 million people will descend on our capital to watch the world’s best athletes compete. It is … Read more
Rochdale Grooming Trial
The current trial taking place in Manchester of nine men sentenced for charges including rape, sexual assault and trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation is bringing mainstream news attention to the issue of internal trafficking. Due to the ethnicity of the perpetrators and the victims this case is entwined in debates around whether there … Read more
So You Think You Will Dance?
As walkers glance at the women looking like highly sophisticated and sensual dolls in the window shop (we’ll let you guess where that is), they are suddenly bemused to see these ladies dancing away to a rhythmic heavy drum and base sound. Why music is playing or sex workers are dancing is off little worry … Read more
Ferrero’s commitment- Traffik free by 2020
STOP THE TRAFFIK welcomes Ferrero’s statement of April 12th, where the chocolate company clearly and unequivocally states that they will eliminate all cases of the trafficking children, forced adult labour and other worst forms of child labour from their cocoa supply chain by 2020. In doing so, Ferrero is the first global chocolate company to … Read more
Internship opportunities with STOP THE TRAFFIK
I’m Becky the current intern at STOP THE TRAFFIK. Unfortunately for me my internship is coming to an end and it’s time for someone else to come join our wonderful team. For all those of you thinking of applying, don’t hesitate! The work you will be doing is so varied and interesting which has made … Read more
Did you find traffik-free Easter eggs?
STOP THE TRAFFIK activists around the world have been telling us how difficult it is to buy Traffik-Free Easter eggs this year from their local supermarkets. So together we are calling on all supermarkets to fill their shelves with traffik-free Easter eggs in 2013. Supermarkets are placing orders for Easter 2013. Now is the moment … Read more
Football in Cameroon: Stories of Recruitment, Deceit and Exploitation
Just recently a report by Sky Sports News has been released on what they call Cameroon ‘Football’s slave trade’. We strongly urge you to read their story as well as look at their shocking video uncovering the illegal trade of young male footballers. Cameroon is known particularly in the African continent for its heroic football … Read more
Kony2012 – Thoughts
Kony2012 is clearly on everyone’s mind at the moment. The 30 minute video which has gone drastically viral is definitely stirring debate around its main message and goals. Many have asked STOP THE TRAFFIK to share their opinion so here is what we think. We have long been aware of the issue of child soldiers … Read more
STOP THE TRAFFIK: Working together for positive change. HAPPY WOMEN’S DAY!
Running late, I rush to the tube spilling half of my tea on the way squeezing myself just in time to enter the closing doors. After a few stops and still many more to go I realize I’ve forgotten my iPod at home. I suddenly start feeling rather annoyed with the world – I’m sure … Read more
Anya17, first Opera about human trafficking premiers in Liverpool.
The exiting opera Anya 17 is about to premier in Liverpool this Wednesday with an encore performance on 9th March in Manchester. Read our interview with Ben Kaye, the creator of the first Opera about human trafficking. Anya17 is not your average kind of opera. It blends together beautifully the medium of music with the … Read more
The Sex Trafficking of Men: A trend Less Considered
To say that sex trafficking is a ‘women’s issue’ is certainly true, but it’s also a men’s issue. Stereotypical images of strong men may be at odds with the private stories of males that are sex trafficked. We often tend to think that a man should be able to prevent himself from being beaten and … Read more
BBC news on slavery prompts community response
The BBC and Radio 4 today reported a story of British men being deceived into leaving the UK, transported to other European countries and forced into 14 hour days of hard labour with no pay. This is human trafficking. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16836065. The investigation shows how these men were preyed upon by trafficking gangs because of their vulnerability, with a promise of … Read more
“Modern Slavery”- How can you combat it??
The BBC and Radio 4 today reported a story of British men being deceived into leaving the UK, transported to other European countries and forced into 14 hour days of hard labour with no pay. This is human trafficking. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16836065. The investigation shows how these men were preyed upon by trafficking gangs because of their vulnerability, with a promise of … Read more
