On Wednesday, 11th November 2009 Anti-Slavery International will be operating an online auction to help raise funds for their cause. Quail was asked to donate an item for this worthy auction and as such an Ahimsa Silk Nightdress and Mens Black Batik shirt will hopefully bring some money their way! More details about the auction can be found: HERE!!!!
Anti-Slavery International works for policy and practice change to reduce slavery and to reduce the causes of slavery--the same ideals that Quail believes in--child labour in particular and being particular about 'Product Provenance' in the supply chain. Ultimately, Anti Slavery International aims to eliminate slavery in all its modern forms. Areas of their work:
1 The West Africa programme seeks to eradicate slavery through legal reform, and supports former slaves through the provision of community schools and micro credit.
2 In South Asia we work with local partners to obtain the release of slaves through the courts and to document the causes and consequences of slavery in the region. We are currently fundraising for programmes that focus on labour organisation, and education of bonded labourers and their families to help them break the cycle of slavery.
3 Our child domestic labour programme works in six countries: Philippines, India, Tanzania, Togo, Costa Rica, and Peru, with elements including international research, advocacy and small grants.
4 In Europe we work with governments, police, lawyers, pan-European institutions and other anti-trafficking organisations to review legislation and to ensure access of trafficked persons to justice (especially compensation), and work towards the eradication of trafficking.
5 Anti-Slavery has a programme of business engagement to raise awareness of the risks of forced labour in their supply chain, helping businesses identify how they can help reduce the causes of slavery in the communities in which they work, and to encourage businesses to engage more pro-actively with other anti-slavery organisations to reduce slavery in the world.
6 We have consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council; participatory status at the Council of Europe, and observer status at African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. We also work closely with the newly appointed UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery. We use all of these mechanisms to increase the profile of slavery issues at an international level and put pressure on governments to take concrete steps to address issues of concern in their countries.
7 We have a strong education programme in UK schools and an outreach programme to raise awareness of the consequences of historical slavery on the formation of the modern world, and how slavery remains a real problem across every region of the globe. Our unique historical archives have been made available to the public on our website as part of our Recovered Histories project.
1 The West Africa programme seeks to eradicate slavery through legal reform, and supports former slaves through the provision of community schools and micro credit.
2 In South Asia we work with local partners to obtain the release of slaves through the courts and to document the causes and consequences of slavery in the region. We are currently fundraising for programmes that focus on labour organisation, and education of bonded labourers and their families to help them break the cycle of slavery.
3 Our child domestic labour programme works in six countries: Philippines, India, Tanzania, Togo, Costa Rica, and Peru, with elements including international research, advocacy and small grants.
4 In Europe we work with governments, police, lawyers, pan-European institutions and other anti-trafficking organisations to review legislation and to ensure access of trafficked persons to justice (especially compensation), and work towards the eradication of trafficking.
5 Anti-Slavery has a programme of business engagement to raise awareness of the risks of forced labour in their supply chain, helping businesses identify how they can help reduce the causes of slavery in the communities in which they work, and to encourage businesses to engage more pro-actively with other anti-slavery organisations to reduce slavery in the world.
6 We have consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council; participatory status at the Council of Europe, and observer status at African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. We also work closely with the newly appointed UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery. We use all of these mechanisms to increase the profile of slavery issues at an international level and put pressure on governments to take concrete steps to address issues of concern in their countries.
7 We have a strong education programme in UK schools and an outreach programme to raise awareness of the consequences of historical slavery on the formation of the modern world, and how slavery remains a real problem across every region of the globe. Our unique historical archives have been made available to the public on our website as part of our Recovered Histories project.
3 comments:
Thank you so much for bringing this to my (our) attention. I will check out your blog for more details.
Last month was Black History Month, I didn't hear very much about it in the media this year, unlike last year which celebrated the Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade. Its a shame its on the agenda, then its not. Good to read that slavery is being highlighted through different means, including through your work. Once again, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for your comments, Mango Cheeks!!!
I think the Fairtrade movement can help address slavery in the modern context of manufacturing/supply/agricultural trading. The problem is still a massive one and I agree that the subject is often swept under the carpet as just one of those mundane newsworthy-fatigue items. The Bicentenary came and went but the UK may have missed the point.
The auction will take place on eBay as it is the best place to sell to the wider market + eBay is geared up to host online charity auctions which are branded and attributed to the charity. Once a link is available I'll add it to my blog above!!!
What a great post with a powerful message!
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