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OVER 27,000,000 is the current estimate of slaves worldwide.
More than at any point in human history. Often these slaves are
kidnapped or sold by families under desperate circumstances. As the
demand to exploit men, women and children for manual and sexual
labor increases, the average age of victims continues to fall.
1 in 100,000 of European traffickers are ever convicted.
1-2% of victims are ever rescued.
WE BELIEVEthese statistics are unacceptable. These are not mere
numbers, they represent lost and stolen human lives, lives which we
at The A21 campaign are relentlessly fighting for. Who are we? We
are business executives, college students, athletes and artists,
baristas and board members - we are everyday people - united in one
purpose, to abolish injustice in the 21st century. Together we are
investing our lives, devoting our unique skills and resources to
bring justice and freedom to those that desperately need it.
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PROTECTIONAt our restoration facilities, we provide a safe place
for survivors to recover from the horrors of human trafficking. We
walk step-by-step with our survivors as they transition from crisis
to stability and freedom. We also equip them with valuable skills
and resources as they take next steps after leaving our care.
PROSECUTIONOur legal team works to prosecute traffickers and
advance laws and governmental policies that stand against human
trafficking. We also provide legal counsel to victims in our care
and, if needed, represent them in criminal proceedings.
OUR APPROACHWhen faced with the nightmare of human trafficking,
its natural to want to bust down doors and start taking down the
bad guys! In reality, effective solutions for lasting change are
far more complicated. Here are a few ways The A21 Campaign is
working to advance freedom globally.
PREVENTIONOur awareness teams work in local and global
communities including schools, orphanages, churches and
universities. We educate and resource the next generation with
strategies to avoid becoming a victim, increase awareness, and
prevent trafficking before it begins.
PARTNERSHIPSIn the process of preventing, protecting and
prosecuting, A21 partners with many organizations and government
agencies. Abolishing injustice in the 21st century takes a massive
amount of resources! Practically speaking it also requires a
significant amount of funding. Our financial partners support us
through monthly donations, sponsorships and fundraising events.
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KATYAS STORYSummer break was beginning for university student,
Katya.* She knew the employment opportunities would be greater in
Greece than in her home country, so she applied for a seasonal job.
Upon arrival, she realized the promise of employment was merely a
ploy. She was wide-awake in the midst of a nightmare. Katya was
raped and beaten continually, forced into the sex industry by
servicing up to 40 men a day. The beatings grew more intense, but
so did her courage to escape. In a moment of freedom, Katya escaped
from her traffickers and was brought to one of the A21 shelters. It
has been a journey, but Katya is rebuilding her life and enrolled
in college once again. She hopes to complete her education and help
those in her community to not fall victims to the dangers of
modern-day slavery. It is the courageous support of people like YOU
that enables our survivors to believe hope is possible and freedom
is for all.
*For the protection of our victims, names and personal details
have been changed.
JOIN USWe are fiercely passionate about fighting injustice and
deeply committed to helping people just like you find their place
in that fight. Alone we dont stand a chance, together we can make a
difference! We want you to get involved and make a difference in
changing the world. If you would like to learn more about getting
involved with The A21 Campaign please visit www.TheA21Campaign.org
or email us at [email protected]
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