Freedom Week: Links
- Against Child Trafficking at New York University
The NYU chapter of ACT primarily aims to raise awareness about child trafficking.
- Coalition Against Trafficking in Women
International organization that promotes women's rights worldwide and fights against exploitation and trafficking. Office in Manhattan. Good resource for articles on what is being done on a prostitution law reform, media stories about trafficking and other information.
- ECPAT-USA
Works to end child prostitution and trafficking. Based in Brooklyn. Offers multiple opportunities for volunteers.
- Equality Now
Works to end violence and discrimination against women and girls around the world through the mobilization of public pressure. International NOG, but with an office in Manhattan. Good resource for how to get involved; also offers internships.
- Free the Slaves
Good resource to learn about all forms of slavery, not just sex slavery. Has a section on the different ways to get involved and make a difference. Based in DC but has a national reach.
- GEMS
Locally focused organization provides housing and support to NYC girls and women who want to leave commercial exploitation and sex trafficking. Based in Harlem. Offers various opportunities for people to get involved.
- Nomi Network
Partners with the garment industry to create jobs and a business market for at-risk women as well as former sexually trafficked victims in Southeast Asia. Based in Manhattan. Welcomes volunteers and offers internships.
- Restore
Christian-based organization provides holistic long-term support and after-care to NYC victims of sex trafficking. Based in New York City. Offers many opportunities for volunteers.
- Stop Child Trafficking Now
Works on fighting the demand side of child trafficking. Annual walk. Opportunities for volunteers.