UNICEF estimates that two children per minute … between 1 and 2 million children annually … are trafficked for the purpose of forced labor or sexual exploitation, creating a 10-12 billion dollar business.

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime estimates that In 2006 14,500 – 17,500 persons were trafficked into the United States..

Abolition Week 2007 9/23-9/28 2007.

Inspired by our regions historical connection to abolition and the under ground railroad, local faith communities, businesses, artists, community groups and media join together with one voice to call for the end of one of the most abhorrent issues of our day. The week features two benefits for Justice For Children International (jfci.org) a non-profit organization working for the abolition of child sex trafficking and exploitation through prevention, aftercare and advocacy. (jfci.org – information packet attached)

9/23: 5pm and 8pm screenings of the film “Amazing Grace” The Arts Center Of The Capital Region 265 River St. Troy. Tickets $5 at the door. “Amazing Grace” is the inspiring story of 19th century English abolitionist William Wilberforce and his fight to end slavery in Great Britain. (amazinggracemovie.com)

9/28 (Troy Night Out) 8pm: Derek Webb in Concert at Revolution Hall with special guests “Hundred Monkey Theory”. Tickets $5 Available only at the door. By daring to tackle difficult subjects like ethics, politics, religion and personal integrity with disarming vulnerability Derek Webb is turning more than a few heads in the music industry.

Of his 2007 release “Ringing Bell” …

Paste Magazine – 5 STAR Review
“Pop masterpiece from songwriter whose name might not ring a bell … “The Ringing Bell” is easily ones of the years best…”

(derekwebb.musiccitynetworks.com)