Stop the Traffik People Shouldn't Be Bought & Sold

24 March 2009 - Sobering stories of the horrors faced by victims of human trafficking took centre stage March 12 in London during the launch of the new book Stop the Traffik:  People Shouldn't Be Bought and Sold.  The anti-trafficking organization STOP THE TRAFFIK has compiled the book to help tell the story of the exploitative trade that is human trafficking. By participating in the event, UN.GIFT demonstrated its strong partnership with the NGO and its dedication to raising awareness of the issue.

Cherie Blair, noted human rights lawyer and campaigner for women's rights and empowerment, contributed a chapter to the book and was present at the launch, where she was joined by Andy Baker, Deputy Director of the Intelligence Directorate of the UK's Serious Organized Crime Agency.  The launch drew many journalists and once again brought the atrocities of human trafficking to the forefront in the hope of mobilizing public opinion and inspiring local communities to act.

STOP THE TRAFFIK People Shouldn't Be Bought & Sold is written by Steve Chalke, Founder and Chair of STOP THE TRAFFIK and UN.GIFT Special Advisor on Community Action against Human Trafficking.  An accessible resource, STOP THE TRAFFIK's book is full of useful tips and ideas designed to encourage individuals to get involved in  the global fight against human trafficking.

The book  is designed to help young people, students, teachers and professionals understand and engage with this global issue in a practical and useful way. Using real-life stories, factoids and background information, the easy-to-read book opens the door on this often hidden crime and its victims.

The book is only one example of the way UN.GIFT supports the work of  STOP THE TRAFFIK. Another is a new initiative designed to prevent trafficking by raising the awareness of potential victims  on trafficking routes in South Asia.

To order the book or for more information visit : http://www.stopthetraffik.org/