In April, LifeWay Network co-sponsored two important conferences to raise awareness about human trafficking, and educate the public about the often hidden crime of modern-day slavery.
“Slavery No More – Breaking the Supply Chains of Human Slavery”
Panel discussions included, The Push and Pull Factors of Modern Slavery, The Global Supply Chain, Slavery in Light of Christian Faith and Pope Francis’s World Day of Peace Message, Advocacy Action to End Slavery, and most importantly, The Voice of a Survivor.
For survivors, the Birds of Freedom are a work of the heart to help themselves and others. The birds represent freedom, which is important for many who have experienced a loss of freedom through human trafficking.
“Migration, Trafficking, & Freedom”
When asked, “What is one thing that you learned today and/or that changed your perspective of what you thought human trafficking was?” one student said:
“I didn’t know it was something happening to people here in the United States. I thought it was mostly in other countries and happening to people from other countries.”