National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is a significant day of recognition as trafficking has a long-term impact on human lives, families and households, as well as communities across the globe. Right now, there are approximately 20 to 40 million slaves in the world, with approximately 80% of human trafficking today involving sexual exploitation, and 19% involving labor exploitation. Today’s observance of the illegal practice was implemented to raise awareness in regards to human trafficking, aid individuals and groups in identifying common signs of the practice, and reach victims with resources and support.
Author: Jennifer Danielle Horn
Welcoming January 2023’s newest members in collaboration with the ERA Coalition
As we continue our fight towards the equal constitutional protections of all on account of sex, many new organizations have followed suit and joined forces to become members alongside the 280+ members of the ERA Coalition. As a show of our gratitude and continued support, we would like to take a moment to spotlight our newest members at the start of this new year!
Book lovers unite
In celebration of all the book lovers we have here at the Equal Rights Amendment Coalition, we wanted to share some of our personal favorite reads!
Gold Stars to the Golden State
Earlier this Summer, the California Legislature passed two measures in response to the Equal Rights Amendment. SCR 92 directs the California Law Revision Commission to analyze the State’s laws for sex discrimination.
ICYMI: ERA 101 town hall recap
What is the Equal Rights Amendment? What could it do for women and LGBTQIA+ people? And do we still really need it today? Find out more in our ERA 101 discussion!
2022 Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) was launched nationwide in October of 1987 as a way to connect and unite individuals and organizations working in regards to domestic violence issues while raising awareness for those complexities.
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