Today is the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. Although the 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States on December 6, 1865, Modern-day slavery is more prevalent than many realize. It is estimated that roughly 50 million people are trapped in slavery worldwide. Modern-day slavery is defined as an individual being exploited by others, for personal or commercial gain. Whether tricked, coerced, or forced, they have lost their freedom. This includes but is not limited to human trafficking, forced labor, and debt bondage. Those who are trapped in modern-day slavery are entirely stripped of their human rights and dignity. It is important to keep in mind that roughly a quarter of all victims of modern slavery are children. Here at Paving the Way, we believe that every child has inherent value and worth and that everyone must play a role in ending child exploitation and trafficking. An important way to be involved in the fight against human trafficking is to spread the word! Evil can reign freely when there is nobody correcting lies. An important form of abolition is awareness. Paving the Way provides different resources on human trafficking prevention and education. Resources can be found on our website linked below. #Advocate #Abolition #Support #Prevent #Educate #EndSlavery #EndChildTrafficking Paving the Way: https://lght.ly/le9kogk Parent tool kit: https://lght.ly/5921jhg
