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October 2009 Blog Posts (4)

700 arrests across country as FBI rescues children from sex trade

The FBI says it rescued 52 children, one just 10 years old, from prostitution rings during nationwide raids that led to nearly 700 arrests. There were arrests in 36 cities after a surveillance operation of children sold for sex on the internet, on streets, in casinos and at truck stops.

Among those detained were 60 pimps, who face lengthy prison sentences for child trafficking. About 1,600 officers were involved in the three day operation.

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Added by Greg Russinger on October 26, 2009 at 7:27pm — No Comments

Cadbury launches campaign to promote Fairtrade Cocoa

Cadbury has launched a campaign using Ghanaian traditional culture to raise additional funds for cocoa growing communities.

The campaign is a promotion for the track Zingolo and features Ghanaian musical artist Tinny, as well as the Ghana-based dance troupe High Spirits.

The Zingolo single is available on iTunes, with proceeds going to CARE, which funds education in Ghana's cocoa growing communities.

The move follows the recent certification of Cadbury Dairy… Continue

Added by Greg Russinger on October 20, 2009 at 8:59am — No Comments

Slave free Christmas

Already seeing Christmas decorations and sales at your local stores? Wanting to make a difference this year and ensure your purchases are slave free?

Be sure and check out NightLight's and NotForSale's online stores for products made by (and supporting) former slaves.

Some info on NightLight:

NightLight is an international organization committed to addressing the complex issues surrounding trafficking and prostitution by catalyzing individual and community… Continue

Added by Jonathan Blundell on October 20, 2009 at 8:38am — No Comments