Abolition Ohio

The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

Wow. A fire, very heavy rains, and extreme heat have disrupted the ongoing global climate talks. Seems pretty on point. @udhumanrights @ud_hsi newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/…

101 WEST: Invisible Chains, exploring human trafficking in the Valley - WFMJ.com; featuring insight from Tony Talbott @udhumanrights and @AbolitionOhio wfmj.com/story/50735458…

Excited to be at the US's FIRST #HumanTrafficking conference focused exclusively on males in #ColumbusOhio. Soapproject.org @udhumanrights

“We need to meet the young people where they are. This generation has access to information and we don’t leverage that enough. We should also admit that youth are not a homogenous group. We have to be real about understanding their needs.” - Anjani Harjeven, @_WomEng #SPHR23

Exciting morning as we kick off our 6th Biennial SPHR Conference and the 6th Intl’ Conference on the Right to Development! We’re hosting delegates from various parts of the world, and we look forward to interesting conversations over the next few days! #SPHR23

Our third plenary brings together sustainability experts and activists to explore challenges and opportunities for ensuring that the transition to a clean energy future is just and equitable. We’ll hear perspectives from #Africa, the #Americas and the #Caribbean #SPHR23

We are live again this morning for Day 2 of our #SPHR23 conference. After a great morning exploring our student posters, we’re hearing from @UDaytonNews President Eric Spina who’s been of great support as we planned the conference over the past few months. #ReclaimingPower

“A just energy transition must encompass more than just technological change. It must center human rights, transform power dynamics and champion the participation of rights holders in policy making.” - @OkandaJoab #SPHR23 #ReclaimingPower

Just Energy Transition Joab Okanda: the Global North did not industrialize via fossile fuels, it industrialized via slavery & colonialism. #Sphr23 @udhumanrights

Taking things that are marginal and making them central; that is #Resistance. #sphr23 @udhumanrights

UToledo’s International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference is the largest academic conference of its type in the world, having drawn attendees from all 50 states and 50 countries. This year’s conference will be held virtually Sept. 20-22 myut.link/9j6

🚚 The transportation sector plays a crucial role in the fight against human trafficking. By training bus drivers to stay vigilant, implementing strict protocols, and collaborating with the authorities, it can help detect and prevent this crime. #EndHumanTrafficking

In less than a month, world leaders will come together to identify progress and emerging challenges on our way to a more sustainable future. The SDG Summit in September is a key moment to put the world back on track: bit.ly/45Rk91d

"Every anti #HumanTrafficking org MUST have a survivor on staff or on their board!" Theresa Flores soapproject.org

The University of Toledo is hosting its annual International Human Trafficking & Social Justice Conference in September. Learn more and register at bit.ly/3k6nRhT

I am honored to have my quote featured in the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report from the US State Department! “Male survivors of human trafficking have historically been silent due to the shame imbued by society’s definition of masculinity. The time has come to break free of that stereotype and acknowledge that our pain matters, we define our lives, and we are men and victims too.” (Page 30) Jerome Elam, Child Sex Trafficking Survivor and CEO of Trafficking in America Task Force Read the 2023 TIP Report here: state.gov/wp-content/upl… @BoysAreNot4Sale @SecBlinken @StateDept

I just made a donation to Empathy Surplus Network USA p2p-usa.keela.co/2022-HRPV/dona… @keeladotco