although I am sure that was not the first thing you thought when you woke up this morning to get ready for class...
Janurary 11th is National Global Human Trafficking Awareness Day..
There are some 27 million people held in slavery today.
Slavery exists in every country around the world.
According to the 2009 State Department Trafficking in Persons Report, over 80% of those trafficked are women and children.
The US State department estimates that some 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders each year.
In 1850, the price of a slave in the Southern United States would be the equivalent of $40,000 US dollars.
According to the 2009 State Department Trafficking in Persons Report, over 80% of those trafficked are women and children.
The US State department estimates that some 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders each year.
In 1850, the price of a slave in the Southern United States would be the equivalent of $40,000 US dollars.
According to Free The Slaves, today a slave costs an average of $90 US dollars.
We truly do I have a lot to be thankful for..not to mention a lot of work to do.
today, if nothing else, remember to be thankful for all the opportunities and freedoms you have in your life.
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