From Krysta Bisnauth, Freedom United

The latest Global Estimates of Modern Slavery indicate that 3.3 million children are in situations of forced labor on any given day. 

This past Sunday was World Children’s Day. In recognition of the day, can you take a few minutes of your time to call for better protections against child trafficking and forced labor?

Whether it’s appealing to policy makers or raising awareness in your network, your advocacy for children can make a big difference.

Here are three actions you can take today to help protect children from trafficking and exploitation:

READ

Read this article on how to make a positive change for children  Activists can fall prey to common assumptions about child labor which end up being more harmful than helpful. Learn how to avoid them and how to be a more effective child labor activist.

Read now

WATCH

Watch this webinar dissect the complexities of child labor Is child labor always exploitative? Tune in to this lively discussion among a former child worker turneddoctoral student, the head of a children’s rights NGO and a representative from the International Labour Organization.

Watch now

TAKE ACTION

Take action on behalf of runaway and homeless youth  If passed, the Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act could help bolster life-saving services for these children who number in the millions in the U.S. alone and area top target for traffickers.

Take action now

In solidarity,  Krysta and the team that supports the Freedom United community

Krysta Bisnauth Freedom United