American Anti-Slavery Group's Profile |
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End Modern Slavery TODAY! |
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| Age: | 22 years old |
| Sex: | Female |
| Location: | Boston, Massachusetts |
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| Last Login: | Jun 17, 2008 (526 days back) |
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About Me |
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| The American Anti-Slavery Group is a U.S.-based non-profit dedicated to the abolition of modern day slavery. While many believe that the slave trade ended some time ago, there are still over 27 million people held in bondage today.In working to abolish modern-day slavery and provide support and empowerment to survivors, AASG’s programs are geared toward promoting awareness, engaging in advocacy and activism, and providing direct aid for victims.Slavery isn't history. It's a modern human rights crisis that has only begun to be addressed. Learn more about this grave injustice and find out what you can do.Visit our site at http://www.iabolish.org/ and read our blog at http://iabolish.blogspot.com/.Add our banner to your site! The American Anti-Slavery Group is a U.S.-based non-profit dedicated to the abolition of modern day slavery. While many believe that the slave trade ended some time ago, there are still over 27 million people held in bondage today.In working to abolish modern-day slavery and provide support and empowerment to survivors, AASG’s programs are geared toward promoting awareness, engaging in advocacy and activism, and providing direct aid for victims.Slavery isn't history. It's a modern human rights crisis that has only begun to be addressed. Learn more about this grave injustice and find out what you can do.Visit our site at http://www.iabolish.org/ and read our blog at http://iabolish.blogspot.com/. |
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My Interests |
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| Sudan, darfur, human rights, human trafficking, anti-slavery, activism, awareness, aid, advocacy, student activists, abolitionists, sex trafficking, labor trafficking, slavery in the U.S. | |
I'd like to meet:A couple of good abolitionists!A video about sex trafficking: |
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Books:Enslaved: True Stories of Modern Day Slavery , by the American Anti-slavery Group ; Escape from Slavery , by Francis Bok ; In Contempt of Fate , by Beatrice Fernando ; Dream Freedom , by Sonia Levitin |
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Heroes:Francis Bok, Beatrice Fernando, Simon Deng, and the many others that further the cause by telling their personal stories and raising awareness. |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| MaritalStatus: | Single |
| Hometown: | Boston, MA |
| Occupation: | Non-Profit organization |
My Blog |
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Looking For Somewhere to Buy Jewelry? |
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| "Jewelry 4 God International, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, announced today its' official launch in response to the overwhelming need to empower and rescue others around the world from human tr... Posted by American Anti-Slavery Group on Thu, 02 Aug 2007 09:41:00 PST |
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Slavery in Ohio |
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| "When a woman was jailed after a recent fight, police brought in a translator to help communicate with her.That's when authorities uncovered allegations of a more horrific crime. The young woman said ... Posted by American Anti-Slavery Group on Thu, 02 Aug 2007 09:40:00 PST |
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Miami Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Sex Tourism |
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| "Miami resident Kent Frank was sentenced to 40 years in prison on sex tourism and child pornography charges, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney R. A... Posted by American Anti-Slavery Group on Thu, 02 Aug 2007 09:39:00 PST |
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Ads Highlight Victims of Human Trafficking |
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| "The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched a public service campaign to draw attention to human trafficking victims.The campaign involves video ads as well as large billboards in s... Posted by American Anti-Slavery Group on Thu, 02 Aug 2007 09:38:00 PST |
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Sudan Update: Worst Flooding in Recent History |
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| This week has brought news of the worst flooding in Sudan in decades, displacing tens of thousands as heavy rainfall has swelled the banks of the White and Blue Nile Rivers and caused at least 41 flas... Posted by American Anti-Slavery Group on Thu, 02 Aug 2007 09:43:00 PST |
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Sudanese Defense Minister Accuses Jews of "Fueling" Darfur Conflict |
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| Sudanese Defense Minister Abdel Rahim Mohamed Hussein told a Saudi newspaper that Jewish organizations are responsible for the conflict in Darfur. Which, according to Hussein, doesn't actually exist. ... Posted by American Anti-Slavery Group on Thu, 02 Aug 2007 09:42:00 PST |
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Stop Slavery in Sudan TODAY |
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| In 1780, William Wilberforce began his campaign in the British Parliament to abolish the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Today, 200 years after the abolition of the slave trade, an estimated 12,000 ... Posted by American Anti-Slavery Group on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:46:00 PST |
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Charlotte Organizations to Battle Human Trafficking |
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| "Local authorities are launching a program to fight human trafficking in the Charlotte area.Federal Bureau of Investigation and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department investigators say hundreds of wo... Posted by American Anti-Slavery Group on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 01:35:00 PST |
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New Program to Fight Human Trafficking |
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| "The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families will announce a program Tuesday that hopes to educate agencies and individuals about human trafficking in Nor... Posted by American Anti-Slavery Group on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 01:34:00 PST |
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Sudan: President Declares 2007 Year of Peace |
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| "Sudanese President Omer Al-Bashir has declared 2007 as the Year of Peace in Darfur.Speaking at a mass rally in Fashir, the regional capital of North Darfur State the Sudanese president urged the rebe... Posted by American Anti-Slavery Group on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 01:34:00 PST |
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