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UPDATE 27/02/07
Firstly, a HUGE thank you to those who have already sponsored us.
Instead of busking on Tooting Bec Common we will now be playing at the back of Sainsburys, Balham in the public area by the car park. This will hopefully mean we are able to reach a far wider audience. However, as its a built up area, we can only play for 9 hours as we have to start at the slightly later time of 9.00am.
So just to clarify: come and see us Saturday 3rd March, from 9.00am till 6.00pm, at the back of Sainsburys, Balham (in the public area by the car park).
We will be busking to raise money and awareness of human trafficking and fairly traded goods.
Here are some facts:
At least 12.3 million people are victims of forced labour worldwide. Of these 2.4 million are as a result of human trafficking. A global alliance against forced labor, International Labour Organisation, 2005
600,000-800,000 men, women and children trafficked across international borders each year. Approximately 80 per cent are women and girls. Up to 50% are minors. US Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report 2005
An estimated 1.2 million children trafficked each year. UNICEF UK Child Trafficking Information sheet, January 2003
The majority of trafficked victims arguably come from the poorest countries and poorest strata of the national population. A global alliance against forced labor, International Labour Organisation, 2005
Trafficking is the fastest growing means by which people are caught in the trap of slavery. Anti-Slavery
Human trafficking is the third largest source of income for organised crime, exceeded only by arms and drugs trafficking. UN office on drugs and crime
It is the fastest growing form of international crime, already generating 7 billion dollars per year in criminal proceeds. There are even reports that some trafficking groups are switching their cargo from drugs to human beings, in a search of high profits at lower risk. UN office on drugs and crime
People are trafficked into prostitution, begging, forced labour, military service, domestic service, forced illegal adoption, forced marriage etc.
Types of recruitment; include abduction, false agreement with parents, sold by parents, runaways, travel with family, orphans sold from street or institutions.
Trafficked people are also used within the chocolate and clothing industry, another reason why Fairtrade is vital.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Stop The Traffik will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.
So please sponsor us!
Many thanks for your support.
