BACKGROUND
On 25th March 2007 the Abolition of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade was remembered in many countries around the world. STOP THE TRAFFIK used this anniversary as a catalyst for an initiative whose goal is to cry for freedom for every human caught in trafficking around the world, with a particular focus on children and young people. The conviction that freedom is a human right drove both black and white abolitionists in the 18th and 19th centuries. That same conviction drives the STOP THE TRAFFIK coalition in the 21st century.
200 years ago, William Wilberforce realised the shocking news - Britain’s slave trade was a growth industry, and the backbone of Britain’s economy at that time. A man whose convictions compelled him to act. That same spirit that whispered in his ear to end the slave trade whispers in our ears today. On March 25th 2007 there was a worldwide shout for change – we raised our voices so that everyone could hear - we shouted with joy to celebrate the traffic that has already been stopped, and shouted the call for the release of every trafficked. We will continue to fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.
William Wilberforce was one man who mobilised a swell of voices to speak out against injustice and make a difference that impacted the world. You can be a voice that influences others by signing the global declaration and joining STOP THE TRAFFIK.
The abolition of the Slave Trade Act (1807) was achieved by a mass movement made up of those who were enslaved, anti-slavery campaigners and ordinary members of the public, black, white, male and female. www.wikipedia.org, www.setallfree.net are excellent websites detailing biographies of a broad range of abolitionists.
The abolition of the Slave Trade Act (1807) was achieved by a mass movement made up of those who were enslaved, anti-slavery campaigners and ordinary members of the public, black, white, male and female. www.wikipedia.org, www.setallfree.net are excellent websites detailing biographies of a broad range of abolitionists.