Lest We Forget

Today as we observe Labor Day, celebrating the social and economic achievements of American workers.

As you read this post around our world, there are millions of victims of forced labor via Human Trafficking:

>Enslavement that captures labor and sexual exploitation.
>Occurs through physical coercion and often without pay.  

As we celebrate the many contributions that free workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, be reminded that some individuals and businesses are forcing illegal practices upon children to profit.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL): trafficking by:
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Global estimates from the International Labor Organization (ILO) indicate that 160 million children between 5-17 years old were engaged in child labor in 2021, of which about 79 million were in hazardous labor…” 1
 
1. Child Labor, Forced Labor & Human Trafficking | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)