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Panelists confront issues of trafficking and forced labor

By Ambriah Underwood Trafficking is an issue that can affect anyone, anywhere, said a panelist on May 3 at the University of Maryland during a discussion about how forced labor and trafficking currently take shape. The Saul I. Stern Professorship of Civic Engagement hosted its annual symposium, “Hidden in Plain Sight: Emerging Labor Policy Issues,” where guest speakers talked about trafficking on a local and … Continue reading Panelists confront issues of trafficking and forced labor

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Fair Trade Fair raise awareness about labor trafficking and sustainable practices

UMD Students Ending Slavery raised awareness about how human trafficking affects everyday life Wednesday at the Fair Trade Fair. Many clubs and student organizations joined Students Ending Slavery in Stamp Student Union to share how modern day slavery, or human trafficking, affects their lifestyles, and to bring an understanding to students who have the opportunity to do something about it and make lifestyles adjustments accordingly. … Continue reading Fair Trade Fair raise awareness about labor trafficking and sustainable practices

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SAFE Center educates students about human trafficking

Tuesday night, the UMD SAFE Center for Human Trafficking Survivors partnered with UMD Students Ending Slavery to host an awareness event in the Margaret Brent room of the Stamp Student Union. Federal law defines human trafficking as”the illegal movement of people, typically for the purposes of forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation.” Julia Balageas, a senior communications major, was integral in the planning of the event. Balageas … Continue reading SAFE Center educates students about human trafficking

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