Forced Labor & Sweatshops (January 2011 Topic)

Our January Justice Café Topic is Forced Labor & Sweatshops

Join the Justice Cafe Near You!

Reflect & Explore (Before the Cafe)

• Reflect on how your spiritual tradition values freedom and responsibility for the oppressed
• Pay attention to news stories related to forced labor and sweatshops
• Look at the labels on your clothing. Where were they made?
• Explore the topic further using the "learn more" links below
  
  

Learn More (Before and After the Cafe)

• Visit websites to learn more about the critical issues and real life stories
  
  • IPJC:  Annotated human trafficking resources
  • International Labor Rights Forum:  Creating a Sweat-Free World
  • Catholic Relief Services:  Promote Fair Trade Products
• Watch a video clip about forced labor & sweatshops

Continue the Conversation (After the Cafe)

• Visit the Conversation Blog
  • Connect with young adults in other cities in the main Discussion Blog
  • Post an update from your Justice Cafe conversation
  • Share action suggestions and continue the conversation
• Watch a video clip and post a comment
  
  

Act for Justice

• Hold a Human Trafficking Awareness Day Prayer Service
• Host a screening/discussion of film about forced labor such as:
  • Dark Side of Chocolate, Made in LA, Buyer Be Fair
• Ask your local store to carry more fair trade products
• Organize a fair trade chocolate fundraiser and donate proceeds to an anti-trafficking organization