(Photo above: Nita Bells)
Human trafficking is an issue affecting millions of men, women and children around the world AND right here in Oregon. This $150 billion industry currently enslaves 27 million humans, so now than ever is the time to stand up to trafficking in our area.
February marks National Human Trafficking & Slavery Prevention month, so in lieu of this issue, OSU-AAUW (American Association of University Women) will be hosting a FREE discussion about fostering healthy minds and bodies in our community!
They invite the community to hear speaker and author Nita Bells from In Our Backyard. She will be discussing what human trafficking is, how to spot it and ways to help fight this worthy battle.
There will also be representatives from Saving Grace, Planned Parenthood and AAUW Bend branch to provide more information and resources on effective family planning, domestic violence and human trafficking in Central Oregon. Snacks and beverages will be provided by Barrio!
When: February 21 at 6pm, doors open at 5:45pm
Where: COCC, Hitchcock Auditorium in Pioneer Hall
Find our event on Facebook!
Paris Draheim
Paris.draheim@gmail.com
541-610-5800
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) empowers women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Our nonpartisan, nonprofit organization has more than 170,000 members and supporters across the United States, as well as 1,000 local branches and 900 college and university partners. Since AAUW’s founding in 1881, our members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political. Learn more and join us at www.aauw.org.
