ECPAT-USA

From the Office of the Mayor, City of New York:

Proclamation

Whereas: For more than 20 years, ECPAT-USA has done outstanding work in its mission to end child prostitution and trafficking, many Americans do not realize that these crimes continue to be serious problems in our country – and even more disturbing, that they remain underreported and poorly understood. Vigorous national action is needed to bring about change. Today, New Yorkers are proud to do our part, as we celebrate “Stand-Up for Children”, an evening of stand-up comdedy bringing ECPAT-USA’s members and many supporters together for a vitally important cause.

Whereas: Here in New York City, our “let’s call an end to human trafficking” initiative is raising awareness of this issue and encouraging New Yorkers to call 33 and report suspected activity. Our Administration for children’s services has trained staff members on how to identify and help sex trafficked youth, and our human trafficking ask force is improving communication among prosecutors, service providers, and advocacy groups, while it connects more trafficking victims to the resources that can help them rebuild their lives.

Whereas: Just last week, the United Nations general assembly convened a meeting to review the progress its members have made in combatin human trafficking. Across the globe, countries are pledging their full assistance and support to victims, and ECPAT-USA is a leader among a network of organizations committed to ensuring that every child can grow up healthy and safe. We applaud ECPAT-USA for linking its fight for justice with similar efforts going on beyond our borders. Your advocacy is helping coordinate efforts in our nation with the work of law enforcement agencies and legislators worldwide who share our goal of ending child prostitution and trafficking.

Now therefore, I, Michael R. Bloomberg, mayor of the city of New York, do hereby proclaim Monday, May 20th, 2013 in the city of New York as: “ECPAT-USA DAY”.

Thursday, June 6, 6:30 pm
2 W. 64th Street, New York City

The New York Society for Ethical Culture presents a Panel Discussion on the Global & Local Atrocity of Sex Trafficking. This event is open to the public. Panel Members to include:

Stuart Perin, Author
Mara Schneider, FBI Agent, Violent Crimes Against Children Squed
Gloria Browne-Marshall, Professor, John Jay College
Dipti Mehta, Performer/Writer
Max Walker, ECPAT-USA, Associate Director

Moderated by Dr. Joe Chuman, Ethical Culture Society Leader

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In commemoration of Women’s History Month, the NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking and the Junior Leagues of NJ State Public Affairs Committee will be hosting a panel discussion on human trafficking. This event is free and open to the public.

Panel members will include Patricia Devine Harms, Chair of Junior Leagues of NJ State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC), Max Walker, Associate Director, ECPAT-USA, and Ingrid Johnson, RN, Mother of a Survivor.

When: Monday, March 18, at 7:30 PM
Where: Presbyterian Parish House, 65 South Street, Morristown

For additional information contact Joy Buchfirer, Women’s Issues Co-Chair.
jbuchfir@verizon.net

by Nikkole Salter
A year ago in Brooklyn, two young men mourned the untimely loss of their best friend. In his honor they decided then and there that, despite their differences, no matter where life took them, they would take care of his younger brother and get together on the anniversary of his death to celebrate the life he should have had. So, on a cold day in the winter of 1996, these three twenty-somethings board a plane for Rio De Janeiro for a taste of the good life: sun, fun and, of course, women paid to serve – What better way to pay homage to a fallen friend? But what starts out as a joyride takes an unexpected turn and the three sex tourists find themselves in a situation that will change their friendships and their lives forever.
*Please Note: this play contains explicit content and language

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ECPAT USA is inviting you to a Special Edition of ‘Buy Art, Not Kids’. Our art benefit last October was a tremendous success!

We are holding an online post-sale auction running between Feb 14 – Feb 22, giving our supporters the opportunity to bid on some of the pieces of art generously donated to support our advocacy for children.  Art included is an eclectic mix of media including survivor art, a painting by a Grammy winning artist, and many other options in a wide range of prices. Place a bid, help raise awareness and prevent more children becoming victims of the commercial sex trade.

The Auction ends February 22, 11:45 PM EST, so bid now!

Click here to see the auction listings!

On Thursday, February 14th, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, in solidarity with ONE BILLION RISING, an important panel discussion at the NYU bookstore about Blue Kite Press’s newly published novel, “LITTLE SISTERS,” and the problem of human trafficking and sexual slavery in our modern world. Please make time to attend.