I spend many of my days, envisioning how to end violence against women, or how to protect water! Recently someone asked me to contemplate how to end child sex slavery.
As someone who believes whole-heartedly in a world free of violence against women, I responded with a kind of firm curiosity. . . . what is the "child sex slave trade?"
Meet Adema Congolesa
This woman was abducted three years ago by FDLR rebels, and just returned from the forest in February 2009. During her captivity, she was used as a sex slave for a FDLR battalion, and the children which were born to her were thrown into the river. She escaped on foot, and the two girls (15 and 16) years old escaping with her were caught and killed. Here, she relates her story to Radio Maendeleo journalist Chou-Chou Namegabe.
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Photo by Ned Meerdink, AP Fellow for Peace in Eastern Congo. February 2009
Sexual slavery?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sexual slavery is the organized coercion of unwilling people into different sexual practices. Sexual slavery may include single-owner sexual slavery, ritual slavery sometimes associated with traditional religious practices, slavery for primarily non-sexual purposes where sex is common, or forced prostitution.
Definition of sexual slavery
"According to the Rome Statute (Article 7(2)(c)) sexual enslavement means the exercise of any or all of the powers attached to the "right of ownership" over a person. It comprises the repeated violation or sexual abuse or forcing the victim to provide sexual services as well as the rape by the captor. The crime has the character of a continuing offence. The Rome Statute's definition of sexual slavery includes situations where persons are forced to domestic servitude, marriage or any other forced labour involving sexual activity, as well as the trafficking of persons, in particular women and children."
Something i've been fascinated by lately is how many horrible ideas seem to have come out of Rome. Here is another one. This concept seems to have been defined by the "Roman Empire."
Lets disincarnate this whole idea and replace it with the truth that women and girls are natural nourishers for people and the earth, and are honored by people. We can envision a human consciousness on the earth that will truly "turn the tide," and SEE the end of all forms of child sex slavery.
If you are travelling, check with Ethical Traveler to see what might be going on in a place. I am choosing to BE a part of the change. Will you?
If you know someone travelling to Peru, have them visit the site below
http://www.ethicaltraveler.org/act.php
Stop Child Sex Trafficking in Peru
http://www.eturbonews.com/11497/stop-child-sex-trafficking-peru
excerpt: “Tourism is a major economic force in Peru, and inbound tourism is increasing by 10% every year,” says Greenwald. “This means that more children will fall victim to sex slavery, unless we take action now. By joining our voices, travelers can convince Peru to protect these children.”
Ethical Traveler’s campaign against child sex trafficking in Peru is being waged in partnership with Global Exchange, Not for Sale–Peru, Generación and Peruvian Net Against Child Pornography.
For more on this campaign, or to sign and send a letter to the Peruvian Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, please visit www.ethicaltraveler.org.
The "Thank Goddess Fund" is a Tithing fund that is creating a WAVE OF CHANGE, empowering women and girls all over the earth, who are ending violence in creative ways.
Tithing is an ancient tradition
From an article: I am alchemy: The Miracle of Tithing!
excerpt: "Your tithe should be given in an attitude of thankfulness, not fear or worry that there will not be enough left for your other obligations...."
You are showing your faith in [Spirit] (God) that he[/she] will fulfill his/her part of the bargain and provide for your responsibilities.Try "Tithing First," 10% of your income for your business or your family, and see the miracle that you "have enough."
Tithe to the THANK GODDESS TITHING FUND this holy day season and support a WAVE OF CHANGE for women, girls, and the earth's natural water resources.
Contact Tahra Singh or Azlan White for more information.
Tahra Singh at tahra@thankgoddess.com
Azlan White at aw@globalreliefresources.org
