World Day against Trafficking in Persons
July 30th is UN World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Learn more about human trafficking, as well as how to combat it.
Topeka Center for Peace and Justice
http://www.topekacpj.org/History
The Center organizes programs that appeal to a wide audience and that empower people. It networks with other organizations, congregations and community groups. Stop Trafficking and Resist Slavery (STARS) formed to increase awareness among the citizens of Topeka of the extent of modern-day slavery and human trafficking,
Mission
To promote justice and peace through education and action for social change by working with individuals and organizations in the greater Topeka community
- Contact Information:
- 2914 Southwest MacVicar Avenue
- Topeka, Kansas 66611
- United States
- Active In: United States
- Forms of Abolition:
- Awareness
- Forms of Slavery:
- Sex Trafficking, Child Labor
- Tel: +1 (0) 785 232-4388
- Email: topekacpj@gmail.com
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