Men, Please Take the Pledge
"Men from all backgrounds and races fuel the demand for the illegal sex trade and it is this demand that leads to human trafficking and exploitation of young women and children as young as 12. There is a need to change the culture that makes it acceptable for men to purchase sex...this public pledge is just one step men can take to draw attention to the issue," shares Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller.
The pledge from sharedhope.org:
Today I make the commitment to becoming a better man and my commitment is demonstrated by the following:
- I will not purchase or participate in pornography, prostitution or any form of the commercial sex industry.
- I will hold my friends accountable for their actions toward women and children.
- I will take immediate action to protect those I love from this destructive market.
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Sisters' Actions Against Human Trafficking
Following are some of the ways Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in the U.S. have undertaken to fight against trafficking:
- Provide trafficking education programs for schools, parishes and women's groups.
- Involve ourselves in trafficking legislation.
- Hold prayer services and vigils.
- Develop consumer awareness of slavery-impacted commodities.
- Request that large hotel chains sign on to the Code of Conduct that protects children from sex tourism.
- Open a safe house on the East Coast for trafficking victims.
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