Modern Slavery: Some Basics By Curtis Wiens http://campbelllawobserver.com/human-trafficking-a-problem-close-to-home/

The Essence of Slavery What is slavery? (in essence) Ownership Power over others Lack of supported rights Legal inequity

Human Trafficking Human trafficking is improperly recruiting, transporting, transferring, harboring, or receiving people for unethical purposes (like forced labor or sexual exploitation). People may initially become trafficked through methods like force, abduction, fraud, or coercion. Human trafficking is another name for modern slavery.

Globalization Dictionary.com defines it as… (n) The act of globalizing, or extending to other or all parts of the world. (n) Worldwide integration and development. Globalization can be discussed in terms of many areas of society. Ex) trades, manufacturing, human rights, business, politics, economy, technology, etc.

Along a Timeline 3400ish BC: Some of the earliest writing was developed in Mesopotamia. 1200ish BC: Iron Age begun. 142 AD: The mixture of gunpowder was discovered in China. 904ish AD: Gunpowder started to become weaponized, still in China. 1492 AD: Christopher Columbus sailed to America for the first time. 1760ish AD: Industrial Revolution begun. 1867 AD: Canada gained Independence. 1903 AD: First successful sustained air flight with the Wright Brothers. 1914-1918 AD: World War I. 1969 AD: First moon landing (Apollo 11). 1973 AD: First mobile phone call. 1998 AD: Google formally incorporated their company. http://www.knowyourmobile.com/nokia/nokia-3310/19848/history-mobile-phones-1973-2008-handsets-made-it-all-happen

Ponder & Discuss Hilary Clinton says… “Slavery is the dark underbelly of globalization.” What does this mean? Why would she say this? Do you agree?

UN (United Nations) Founded in 1945 (after WW2 ended the same year). An international organization whose purpose is to: Maintain international peace and security Protect human rights Deliver humanitarian aid Promote sustainable development Uphold international law It currently consists of 193 sovereign states (countries).

UN (United Nations) Main Organs (groups) General Assembly Security Council Economic and Social Council Trusteeship Council International Court of Justice Secretariat These organs function under the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

What Are We Fighting Against? What are reasons human trafficking exists and is ongoing? Corruption, desire for power, selfishness Devaluing people Desperation Apathy Commodities and consumerism

What Are We Fighting Against? What are the reasons people get trapped into slavery? Poverty, war, conflict zones Lack of protected rights Lack of access to land or education Desperation

Types of Human Trafficking Domestic Servitude Sex Trafficking Forced Labor Bonded Labor Child Labor Forced Marriage http://www.endslaverynow.org/learn/slavery-today

Not Far From Home Human trafficking of the different kinds DOES happen in Canada, and maybe closer to home than you think. It can be difficult to detect and pursue for authorities. Many victims involved in trafficking are afraid of consequences (if testifying), feel dependent on their enslavers, or are even unaware to the extent they are enslaved. http://www.picketfenceproperties.com/2017/06/09/the-suburbs-are-calling/

How Does It Work? Recruitment Transportation/Isolation Exploitation Find and connect with the victim, and trap them. Transportation/Isolation Victims may be, though not always, moved to different locations for trafficking activities. Barriers are established to distance connections and relationships the victim has. Exploitation The victim is forced or manipulated in some way to provide labor or a service against their will. Often through violence, intimidation, and/or deception.

How Does It Work? Many victims don’t come forward to authorities or organizations for a variety of reasons. They don’t recognize they’re a victim. Don’t know their rights. Language barriers. Fear of law enforcement and organizations. Threats from oppressor. Foreign victims may fear being deported. Fear of putting fellow victims at risk.

Signs of Being a Victim If you’re concerned about yourself or a friend, these signs may be indicators that someone is a victim: Being controlled by threats, force, or deception. Being told to keep in “constant contact” (like given 1+ cell phones). Receiving expensive gifts. Being isolated from family & friends. Making money, but not keeping it. Forced to give ID to someone. Told to look sexy. Being denied food or sleep. Forced to have sex for money.

Take Action If you or someone you know is in danger of human trafficking GET HELP and CALL! Emergency/Police: 911 Chrysalis Anti-Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-866-528-7109 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (anonymous) Talk to a trusted adult https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-we-do/childrens-stories-about-abuse/leslies-story/

Sources http://www.dictionary.com/browse/globalization http://www.un.org/en/index.html http://www.endslaverynow.org/learn/slavery-today http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/socstud/global_issues/index.html http://www.canadiancentretoendhumantrafficking.ca/