Slavery. END IT.
Amsterdam's Latest Quest to Tame Legalized Prostitution
“Holland legalized prostitution in 2000 as a way of stopping exploitation, but evidence suggests that more women than ever are being forced into brothels against their will. A study from the London School of Economics published this winter found that in countries where selling sex was decriminalized, human trafficking has increased. While the number of women entering prostitution voluntarily grows under legalization, demand grows yet further, creating a shortfall filled by women trafficked and run by pimps.”
“‘In the past five years, however, there’s been a shift back towards a broader consensus in the other direction, as we realize that things have gotten worse, that there are victims of trafficking still. It’s as if abuse is now carrying on with a legalized varnish.’”
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He will defend the afflicted among the people
and save the children of the needy;
he will crush the oppressor.
He will endure as long as the sun,
as long as the moon, through all generations.
…
For he will deliver the needy who cry out,
the afflicted who have no one to help.
He will take pity on the weak and the needy
and save the needy from death.
He will rescue them from oppression and violence,
for precious is their blood in his sight.
Special thanks to my #USC #Trojan bro, @roberthamoore, for coming out to the @gallantsuits launch party and being supportive. Here, he’s getting fitted for a custom-made suit in which proceeds will help survivors of #trafficking. #gallantlaunch #menswear #fashion #style #causes #photooftheday #strongtheties (at Edgar Varela Fine Arts (EVFA))
Beauty in simplicity
It’s one thing to hear speeches and watch documentaries about human trafficking.
But there is something so alluring and powerful about expressing oppression through abstract forms of art.
Above are photos from the Women Hold Up Half the Sky exhibit at CAST’s From Slavery to Freedom Gala.
The main installation composed of stringed lines of letters of hope and encouragement to trafficked victims stored in plastic pockets.
Talk about beauty in simplicity, right?
What is your response to the exhibition? Or do you have any inspirations or personal ideas for art for social justice? Comment or tweet responses!
- DP
Sex+Money is a documentary about domestic minor sex trafficking and the abolitionist movement that’s fighting it.
For more information visit www.sexandmoneyfilm.com
So you think you will dance?
Stop The Traffik’s unique campaign created by Duval Guillaume Modem and produced by monodot.
-Gio
