HTA Council Presents the First-Annual Freedom Walk!
Saturday, October 8
Walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, followed by rally at City Hall
Registration 10 am
Foley Square, 101 Worth St. between Broadway and Centre St.
Join us for the first-annual Freedom Walk and anti-trafficking rally to kick off Freedom Week! HTA is expecting over 2,500 participants actively taking a stand against human trafficking, protecting our loved ones, and showing our country that this is an issue that can no longer be ignored. Free, though fundraising and/or a donation is encouraged. Visit freedomwalknyc.org for additional details.
Walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, followed by rally at City Hall
Registration 10 am
Foley Square, 101 Worth St. between Broadway and Centre St.
Join us for the first-annual Freedom Walk and anti-trafficking rally to kick off Freedom Week! HTA is expecting over 2,500 participants actively taking a stand against human trafficking, protecting our loved ones, and showing our country that this is an issue that can no longer be ignored. Free, though fundraising and/or a donation is encouraged. Visit freedomwalknyc.org for additional details.
Human Trafficking Law 101
Monday, October 10
5:30-7:30 pm
Fordham Law School
140 W. 62nd St. between Columbus and Amsterdam Aves., Room 203
"Didn't we already outlaw slavery?" It's a simple question, but the answer is not so simple. While blatant slavery has been abolished for over a century, a new type of slavery - human trafficking - is complex, has many faces and, most importantly, remains hidden, just as drug trafficking once was. Because of this, the laws and policies to protect victims and prosecute the offenders are not always adequate. Learn about the laws that currently exist, and discover what we - as ordinary citizens - can do to advocate for the best laws and policies to end human trafficking! Speakers include Marc Schlesinger, a member of the UN Association's Partnership for the Eradication of Human Trafficking and at Jewish Council for Public Affairs, and Lauren Burke, an immigration lawyer for the New York Asian Women's Center. Presented by Fordham's Law Students Against Trafficking. Free.
5:30-7:30 pm
Fordham Law School
140 W. 62nd St. between Columbus and Amsterdam Aves., Room 203
"Didn't we already outlaw slavery?" It's a simple question, but the answer is not so simple. While blatant slavery has been abolished for over a century, a new type of slavery - human trafficking - is complex, has many faces and, most importantly, remains hidden, just as drug trafficking once was. Because of this, the laws and policies to protect victims and prosecute the offenders are not always adequate. Learn about the laws that currently exist, and discover what we - as ordinary citizens - can do to advocate for the best laws and policies to end human trafficking! Speakers include Marc Schlesinger, a member of the UN Association's Partnership for the Eradication of Human Trafficking and at Jewish Council for Public Affairs, and Lauren Burke, an immigration lawyer for the New York Asian Women's Center. Presented by Fordham's Law Students Against Trafficking. Free.
Immigration Law & Human Trafficking
Tuesday, October 11
6:30-8:30 pm (reception to follow)
Vanderbilt Hall, 40 Washington Square South between MacDougal and Sullivan Sts., Room 214
Human trafficking isn't the same as illegal smuggling. Come learn how at this event hosted by the NYU Law School's Anti-Trafficking Advocacy Coalition. Along with the fundamental differences between these two crimes, experts in immigration will explain how traffickers get around the laws we have, and what we can do about it. Speakers include: Lori Cohen, senior staff attorney at Sanctuary for Families; Ivy Suriyopas, staff attorney at Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund; Suzanne Seltzer, partner at Klasko, Rulon, Stack & Seltzer; Sienna Baskin, co-director of Sex Workers Project at Urban Justice Center. Free.
6:30-8:30 pm (reception to follow)
Vanderbilt Hall, 40 Washington Square South between MacDougal and Sullivan Sts., Room 214
Human trafficking isn't the same as illegal smuggling. Come learn how at this event hosted by the NYU Law School's Anti-Trafficking Advocacy Coalition. Along with the fundamental differences between these two crimes, experts in immigration will explain how traffickers get around the laws we have, and what we can do about it. Speakers include: Lori Cohen, senior staff attorney at Sanctuary for Families; Ivy Suriyopas, staff attorney at Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund; Suzanne Seltzer, partner at Klasko, Rulon, Stack & Seltzer; Sienna Baskin, co-director of Sex Workers Project at Urban Justice Center. Free.
"Walking In Their Footsteps"
Tuesday, October 11
6:30-8:30 pm
Museum of Tolerance New York
226 E. 42nd St. between 2nd and 3rd Aves.
212-697-1180
The first of its kind for human trafficking, this 45-minute interactive theater piece will approximate the experience of being trafficked. Like a Halloween house of horrors, the audience will be immersed in the production and pass through the five stages of trafficking in order to foster understanding, empathy and compassion for what human trafficking victims suffer. A debriefing at the end of the piece will explain and place the audience's experience into context, followed by a Q&A session.
* Doors will close promptly at 6:50 pm to allow the show to begin on time. $10 in advance ($20 at the door). To purchase tickets, click here.
This event was made possible by the generous support of the Museum of Tolerance New York and Manpower Group.
6:30-8:30 pm
Museum of Tolerance New York
226 E. 42nd St. between 2nd and 3rd Aves.
212-697-1180
The first of its kind for human trafficking, this 45-minute interactive theater piece will approximate the experience of being trafficked. Like a Halloween house of horrors, the audience will be immersed in the production and pass through the five stages of trafficking in order to foster understanding, empathy and compassion for what human trafficking victims suffer. A debriefing at the end of the piece will explain and place the audience's experience into context, followed by a Q&A session.
* Doors will close promptly at 6:50 pm to allow the show to begin on time. $10 in advance ($20 at the door). To purchase tickets, click here.
This event was made possible by the generous support of the Museum of Tolerance New York and Manpower Group.
Fair Trade Expo - CANCELED
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen logistical complications, this event has been canceled. Stay tuned for next year - the Fair Trade Expo will be back and bigger than we had envisioned for this year!
Thank you to the vendors and speakers who had agreed to come, and we look forward to working together in 2012!
Thank you to the vendors and speakers who had agreed to come, and we look forward to working together in 2012!
A Conversation Among Men
Wednesday, October 12
7 -9 pm (**Note the time change!)
International YMCA, 5 W. 63rd St. between Central Park West and Broadway
The Theater
If you think you know what there is to know about prostitution - that it's a victimless crime, a transaction between consenting adults, a legitimate business that just needs regulation - then you should check out this panel.
Prostitution today isn't a clear-cut industry, not when sex trafficking now feeds it, not when its profits now rival those of drug trafficking. Come ask the questions you've always wanted to ask or listen to experts in their fields reveal what's really going. No question will be off limits. And no women will be allowed, either on the panel or in the audience.
This discussion will be moderated by spoken-word artist Jonathan Walton of NYCUP, and will include speakers Lamont Hiebert of Love146, Brad Riley of iEmpathize, and the Honorable John Zoll, an acting judge on the Civil Court in Queens, who will answer questions and explore all angles of the new sex trade. A conversation not to be missed! Limited seating. Free.
7 -9 pm (**Note the time change!)
International YMCA, 5 W. 63rd St. between Central Park West and Broadway
The Theater
If you think you know what there is to know about prostitution - that it's a victimless crime, a transaction between consenting adults, a legitimate business that just needs regulation - then you should check out this panel.
Prostitution today isn't a clear-cut industry, not when sex trafficking now feeds it, not when its profits now rival those of drug trafficking. Come ask the questions you've always wanted to ask or listen to experts in their fields reveal what's really going. No question will be off limits. And no women will be allowed, either on the panel or in the audience.
This discussion will be moderated by spoken-word artist Jonathan Walton of NYCUP, and will include speakers Lamont Hiebert of Love146, Brad Riley of iEmpathize, and the Honorable John Zoll, an acting judge on the Civil Court in Queens, who will answer questions and explore all angles of the new sex trade. A conversation not to be missed! Limited seating. Free.
Giving Voice
An Evening of Poetry with Sweta Vikram + the art of renowned artist Kay Chermush
Thursday, October 13
7-9 pm
The Ceeflat, 988 Manhattan Ave. between Huron and India Sts., Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Artists can beautifully express what victims cannot or do not have the chance to convey. We are privileged to feature both world-renowned photographer/artist Kay Chernush, whose images of human trafficking have been shown worldwide, and poet Sweta Vikram, reading from her powerful new book, in this working-artsts’ loft/studio. Musician Courtney Wong will also perform. $10 at the door.
Thursday, October 13
7-9 pm
The Ceeflat, 988 Manhattan Ave. between Huron and India Sts., Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Artists can beautifully express what victims cannot or do not have the chance to convey. We are privileged to feature both world-renowned photographer/artist Kay Chernush, whose images of human trafficking have been shown worldwide, and poet Sweta Vikram, reading from her powerful new book, in this working-artsts’ loft/studio. Musician Courtney Wong will also perform. $10 at the door.
Concert Fundraiser
Concert with Marc Schlesinger, Eleanor Dubinsky, and Leslie Sanazaro
Friday, October 14
8-10 pm
The Vagabond Cafe, 7 Cornelia St. between W. 4th and Bleecker Sts.
Support the work of Freedom Week and enjoy music by Marc Schlesinger and Eleanor Dubinsky. Featured headliner: Leslie Sanazaro, the founder of Daughters of Cambodia, a musical project to aid sex trafficking victims. Limited seating. $20 at the door.
Friday, October 14
8-10 pm
The Vagabond Cafe, 7 Cornelia St. between W. 4th and Bleecker Sts.
Support the work of Freedom Week and enjoy music by Marc Schlesinger and Eleanor Dubinsky. Featured headliner: Leslie Sanazaro, the founder of Daughters of Cambodia, a musical project to aid sex trafficking victims. Limited seating. $20 at the door.
Classical Music for Change
A Flute Recital
Friday, October 14
8-10 pm
Second Presbyterian Church, 6 W. 96th St. at Central Park West
Flutist Rebecca Metheny Mason will present a diverse program of music by Bartok, Caliendo, Rodrigo, Takemitsu, and Villa-Lobos, all composers from countries where trafficking is evident. A fact sheet will be provided that will highlight the trafficking issues of each country and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to GEMS, the award-winning organization that serves young girls and women who have been sexually exploited and affected by domestic trafficking. Rebecca will be joined by pianist Soyeon Kim, flutist Enrico Sartori, and bassoonist Dustin E. Seay. Suggested donation, $10-$15 at the door.
"The Dark Side of Chocolate" screening
Saturday, October 15
6:30-8:30 pm
Vanderbilt Hall, 40 Washington Square South between MacDougal and Sullivan Sts., Room 206
Is the chocolate we eat produced by child slaves? Award-winning Danish journalist Miki Mistrati investigates. Presented by the NYU Law School Anti-Trafficking Advocacy Coalition. Light refreshments to be served. Free.
6:30-8:30 pm
Vanderbilt Hall, 40 Washington Square South between MacDougal and Sullivan Sts., Room 206
Is the chocolate we eat produced by child slaves? Award-winning Danish journalist Miki Mistrati investigates. Presented by the NYU Law School Anti-Trafficking Advocacy Coalition. Light refreshments to be served. Free.
Labor Trafficking Panel
Labor Trafficking Panel with ACT and NY Anti-Trafficking Network
Sunday, October 16
5 -7 pm (**Note the time change!)
NYU Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Sq South between LaGuardia Pl. and Thompson St., Room 802
Join us for a deep, informative look into labor trafficking – the slavery that makes the goods you use. Featured speakers include Linda Oalican, a former labor trafficking victim and now the founder of Damayan Migrant Workers Association; Ivy Suriyopas, an attorney at the Anti-Trafficking Initiative at the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund; Tauno Bilstead from Safe Horizon; and Lydia Catina, a trafficking victims’ aid worker. There will also be interactive stations where you find out your slavery footprint and sign petitions. Free.
Sunday, October 16
5 -7 pm (**Note the time change!)
NYU Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Sq South between LaGuardia Pl. and Thompson St., Room 802
Join us for a deep, informative look into labor trafficking – the slavery that makes the goods you use. Featured speakers include Linda Oalican, a former labor trafficking victim and now the founder of Damayan Migrant Workers Association; Ivy Suriyopas, an attorney at the Anti-Trafficking Initiative at the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund; Tauno Bilstead from Safe Horizon; and Lydia Catina, a trafficking victims’ aid worker. There will also be interactive stations where you find out your slavery footprint and sign petitions. Free.