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Human Trafficking and The Holiday Season
The holiday season is filled with family, friends, and community celebrating together. However, UAHT deals with the sad reality that there are victims of exploitation all around us, even during this wonderful season. Our role as an organization is to be the voice of...
Greater Houston Community Foundation Awards Funds to Support Outreach to Trafficking Victims
In the wake of the incredible devastation our city has experienced and endured, we continue to see inspiring examples of what our community can do when we support one another. As Houston works together to recover from the flooding, UAHT will continue our work to fight...
Houston Billionaire Uses His Glamorous River Oaks Mansion to Help Fight Modern-Day Slavery
http://www.papercitymag.com/society/houston-billionaire-fayez-sarofim-uses-river-oaks-mansion-fight-modern-slavery/ by Shelby Hodge photography Priscilla Dickson 03.14.17
ROY KENT: Human trafficking in Houston, nationwide, is a growing problem
"Are you OK?" That simple question could be the start of something very good for some victims of human trafficking. When people think of human trafficking, they often think of young women walking the streets, renting out their bodies. But there are many types of human...
‘The sky is the limit’ for health professionals seeking to combat human trafficking
Physicians Against Human Trafficking, hosted by University of Houston students on Wednesday, aimed to educate future health professionals on combatting the issue that resurged into the headlines with the Super Bowl LI festivities. Pre-med biology junior Tanna...
How one local business is bringing awareness to human trafficking, one coffee cup at a time
When A 2nd Cup coffee shop opened its doors in 2012, it was aiming to do more than just serve up freshly brewed coffee to caffeine enthusiasts in Houston. The non-profit coffee hub located in the Heights was looking to encourage its patrons to raise awareness and put...
Mildred’s Umbrella to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking with THE JOHNS
December 1, 2016 Mildred's Umbrella continues its 2016-2017 season with the regional premiere of THE JOHNS by Mary Bonnett, producing artistic director for Chicago's Her Story Theater. Produced in collaboration with the National Council of Jewish Women, Greater...
Artists, Activists Team Up To Fight Human Trafficking
Saturday, January 23, 2016 HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Artists and activists are teaming up in Midtown to fight the ever-growing problem of human trafficking. In the event held on Dennis Street Saturday evening, everyone was given red lanterns that lit up. Organizers say those...
Houston Group Raises Awareness About Human Trafficking
Houston-based “United Against Human Trafficking” works to increase awareness of human trafficking. The group partnered with the recent Offshore Technology Conference to raise awareness. MAY 30, 2016, 2:00 PM The recent Offshore Technology Conference attracted...