It’s easy to foster human trafficking without knowing it. Many of the common goods we buy rely on labor trafficking during production. Your slavery footprint is probably larger than you think; take this survey to find out more. Making more thoughtful consumer choices is an easy way to slow the rise of human trafficking. Here […]
On May 25, LifeWay Network had the honor of presenting Taina Bien-Aimé, Executive Director of the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women, with the 2017 Freedom Award. Throughout her extraordinary career, Taina has shown enormous courage and tenacity as her advocacy has succeeded in bringing about laws such as Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking […]
Last Sunday, we were delighted to be joined by almost fifty runners and walkers for our Race for Freedom 5K in Van Cortlandt Park. It was wonderful to see everyone from serious runners to entire families to supporters who just wanted to go for a lovely walk in the park. Thanks to everyone who came out […]
Our 2017 Event Towards New Life was a joy-filled evening and a tremendous success. It was wonderful to spend our 10th Anniversary among so many supporters of our mission. Many thanks to everyone who attended or supported this year’s event! Anyone want to buy a 50/50 raffle ticket? President of the Board, Marianne C. Mocarski, […]
Last Thursday, we held our 2017 Event Towards New Life, which was an amazing display of support for our organization and the women we serve. (Stay tuned for more photos!) Here are some reasons our attendees gave for supporting LifeWay Network: Kenny Soule: “My wife got involved and through her I attended this event last […]
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) of the United Nations brings together experts from around the world to further gender equality and women’s empowerment. Sister Joan S. Dawber, founder and executive director of LifeWay Network, was an invited panelist at the March 22, 2017 event organized by the Permanent Observer Mission of the […]
During April, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we want to share important information about child sex trafficking. By many professionals in child welfare agencies, child sex trafficking is seen as an extreme case of child sexual abuse. A growing number of persons under the age of 18 are at high risk of exploitation and trafficking […]
Throughout generations, courageous women have fought for change in the world, challenging oppressive forces and working towards creating a better world that embraces equality and justice for all. In recent months we have seen the strength of women who have been inspired to work for change in the midst of unjust structures and discriminatory attitudes. […]
Read LifeWay Network Newsletters, featuring news about our work and human trafficking issues. Not receiving our emails? Sign up now for LifeWay Network emails. • • • • February E-Newsletter (Sent February 19, 2017) Featuring ‘How LifeWay Safe Houses Provide a True Home’ and Upcoming Events. • • • • January E-Newsletter (Sent January 8, […]
When a women escapes from a situation in which she is being trafficked, she often has no place to go. Here in New York City, we know that women survivors may be homeless and live on the streets, or may be referred to a city shelter. LifeWay Network responds to the critical need for housing […]
