Human Trafficking
On Wednesday August 29th we had the pleasure of hearing for fellow Rotarian Emma Nazainia. Emma is currently a member in Rochester area. She is a nurse and spoke with Faribault Rotary on the issue of Human Trafficking.Unfortunately, the statistics shared on this topic are staggering. This crime is the 2nd largest lack market crime behind drugs. There are an estimated 25 -42 million humans enslaved worldwide. Our home state of Minnesota is ranked the 13th largest state for youth being prostituted. The suggested reasons for this include the port in Duluth, our Bordering states and Country, Interstates 35, 94, and 90, the Mall of America and major sporting events. We were all informed about the Super Bowl that took place in Minnesota in February 2018.
So, what is being done, and what can we do to help? Rotary has declared that the next epidemic we will tackle is human trafficking. If we can eradicate Polio then why not this. Our focus will be awareness, education and prevention. Each club will be asked to identify a "Club Champion" who will work with other club champions to drive initiatives that create the focuses discussed. They will provide information to our clubs at a local level.
Emma can be reached for comments, or questions via email at ebecker102@gmail.com.