Who Else Wants to Stop Human Trafficking?

Haitian Women Need Help, Too

Can you imagine a world without women? I hope not.

Human trafficking is one of the most serious issues that affect thousands of women and children globally. Many women vanish everyday leaving families emotionally torn apart.

WOTW acknowledges UNIFEM (part of the UN Women) for their work as an organization that is dedicated to advancing women’s rights and achieving gender equality.

UNIFEM believes that trafficking thrives in environments lacking in effective law and order or conflict-affected areas, such as Haiti.

Some women are even driven into the dangerous life of sex trafficking as a means to take care of their family. In many cases, women in Haiti find themselves to be victims of this journey. UNIFEM has been working to restore shelter for these women. More than 50 temporary shelters have been set up to replace those damaged by the January 2010 earthquake. Trained volunteers have served as a way to protect women; yet, there is still much more that needs to be done.

Let’s work together to stop violence against women.

For information on Human Trafficking follow us on Twitter @womenwotw1 or visit www.unifem.org.

The Pixel Project’s 10 Ways to Stop Violence

Women of the World devotes this important month to spreading awareness about preventing Violence Against Women

How you can help prevent violence against women? I hope the thought has crossed your mind, especially during this month. Many organizations are eager to spread awareness about this critical issue by taking action to end the violence NOW.

Here are 10 simple ways to stop violence against women by helping The Pixel Project:

1. Virtual volunteering with us - If you have a few hours to spare per week, consider joining The Pixel Project team which includes volunteers from 4 continents, 12 timezones and over 10 cities worldwide. Have internet connection, will volunteer, we say!
2. Twitter Ambassador programme – A micro-volunteering program engaging Twitter users to spread awareness about VAW through regular re-tweets.
3. Twitter Tag Team – Join our team working behind our Twitter account to bring the global public VAW helplines from more than 20 countries, and the latest news and information about VAW round the clock.
4. Facebook page – Join our page to join a one-stop shop of up-to-date VAW news, ideas to stop VAW and a discussion forum for supporters and survivors to raise awareness about VAW.
5. “Wall of Support” programme -A growing chorus of people from around the world and all walks of life speaking up to end VAW in person, on video via YouTube. Why not make your own – stand up and have your voice counted!
6. Spread the word about The Pixel Project’s work through our banners and buttons. Just right click, save the button/banner of your choice and upload as your Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn avatar!
7. Share your stories on our blog – Where you are a survivor, a supporter, an activist, an advocate or a volunteer for the cause, we would love to hear from you!
8. Support our partners – The Pixel Project has partnered up with a diverse roster of partner organisations worldwide including UNIFEM’s “Say NO – UNiTE” campaign, The White Ribbon campaign and The Sisterhood is Global. Check out our monthly Call-to-Action Calender to find out which of our partners’ activities will be happening near you!
9. Partner with us – If you are a non-profit organization or charity working to end VAW, we’d love to hear from you!
10. Be a Social Media Ambassador - Do you have a Facebook account? A Twitter account? A blog? Take part in our social media campaigns and daily social media conversations. Better yet: Encourage your friends and family to get on board the cause by joining us on Facebook, following us on Twitter or checking out our website!

To see all of our latest updates follow us @womenwotw1