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Vital Voices October 2006 Trafficking Alert

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Vital Voices just recently completed a training program on Domestic Violence Prevention and Anti-Trafficking for Russian leaders. This week-long training not only gave the delegates who were selected by Library of Congress' Open World Leadership Program an opportunity to learn about US’ anti-trafficking and domestic violence prevention efforts, it also gave their American colleagues a chance to gain knowledge of the current status of women in Russia and their leaders’ innovative work. This training was also in commemoration of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Vital Voices recently returned from China and the Russian Far East to identify emerging women leaders who strive to make a difference for women and girls in their countries. In China, many women are working closely with the government and other civil society actors on issues ranging from human trafficking, domestic violence, girls’ education and illiteracy, to HIV/AIDS and migrant worker issues.  They strive to elevate the visibility of these women’s issues, and most importantly, to change society’s behavior and attitudes towards women and girls in China. In the Russian Far East, two Vital Voices’ alumnae, inspired after receiving their training in 2005, worked with their state government to organize an Asia Pacific regional forum on human trafficking to bring awareness and build political will in addressing this global scourge. They exemplify what true leaders and change agents can contribute to society. 

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Vital Voices October 2006 Trafficking Alert