Join us for a discussion about this global tragedy that is fueled by poverty and gender discrimination. Human trafficking, also known as modern-day slavery, is one of the world's fastest growing criminal enterprises, with profits exceeding $150 billion a year.
L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas will present Opening Remarks. Experts working to find solutions to the problem both locally and globally look forward to sharing their insights. Experts will include: - Patima Tungpuchayakul, Manager, Labor Rights Promotion Network in Bangyapak, Thailand participant in the U.S. State
Department sponsored program on human trafficking) - Chanchanit (Chancee) Martorell, Executive Director, Thai Community Development Center - Daliah Setareh, Senior Attorney, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
- Gus May, Directing Attorney, Bet Tzedek Legal Services "There's perhaps no greater threat to human dignity and no greater assault on basic freedom than the evil of human trafficking" - John Kerry, Secretary of State. Wednesday, February 25, 2015 5:45 pm - Reception * 6:45 pm - Program Bet Tzedek Legal Services 3250 Wilshire Blvd., 14th Floor Community Room Los Angeles, CA 90010 (parking: $5 with validation, entrance on New Hampshire Avenue) Non-members: $20 IVCLA and Partnering Organization members: $15 IVCLA Young Professionals / Students: $10 Partnering Organizations: American Women For International Understanding Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Thai Community Development Center Pre-registration required. Space is limited. For more info, contact Vince Hong: (213) 388-1428 x 26 or [email protected] | 