One Day at a Time

Today, the EU announced plans to tighten laws around child prostitution, trafficking, and pornography.  The BBC story is here. 

Northern Ireland announced that comprehensive care and support services will be available to victims of human trafficking, a move that was applauded by Amnesty International.   

Thailand and Burma have pledged to sign a pact on anti-human trafficking measures.  

And here in the U.S., Akon and composer Peter Buffett are collaborating to perform "Blood Into Gold," a new song Buffett composed to "urge an end to complacency about trafficking."  

"If we did end the transatlantic slave trade, then we can end this too," said Mr. Buffett. "It shows, actually, that there's hope. But it's far from over."

Awareness and legal enforcement, all over the world--the most important first steps are being taken, not a moment too soon.

IJM - Reality of Human Trafficking from International Justice Mission on Vimeo.