The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is partnering with Polaris, a leader in the global fight to eradicate modern slavery and restore freedom to survivors, on a joint online petition focused on raising awareness about human trafficking. The petition calls on President Obama to support strong funding to assist victims and fight human trafficking in our communities.
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COMMENTARY: Ending the modern-day slave trade | Religion News Service
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Within the Jewish community, efforts to combat trafficking date back to the early 1900s, when members of the National Council of Jewish Women, among others, met the boats of immigrants from Europe in order to protect young women from traffickers. Today, many are still engaged in today’s struggle to keep the vulnerable from traffickers, including mobilizing resources to spur the federal government to increase its focus on this scourge.
Read Nancy K. Kaufman 's full article here:
http://www.religionnews.com/2014/02/05/commentary-ending-modern-day-slave-trade/
(Nancy K. Kaufman is chief executive officer of the National Council of Jewish Women, a grass-roots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action.)
Within the Jewish community, efforts to combat trafficking date back to the early 1900s, when members of the National Council of Jewish Women, among others, met the boats of immigrants from Europe in order to protect young women from traffickers. Today, many are still engaged in today’s struggle to keep the vulnerable from traffickers, including mobilizing resources to spur the federal government to increase its focus on this scourge.
Read Nancy K. Kaufman 's full article here:
http://www.religionnews.com/2014/02/05/commentary-ending-modern-day-slave-trade/
(Nancy K. Kaufman is chief executive officer of the National Council of Jewish Women, a grass-roots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action.)
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