6 Jewelry Brands Fighting Human Trafficking

According to the Polaris Project, there are currently 40.3 million victims of human trafficking globally. Of those 40 million, 25% of them are children. The vast majority of victims are women and girls. Often considered a problem of the past, slavery is very much alive today. While we usually associate trafficking with sexual exploitation, it can also come in the form of forced labor.

Undoubtedly, this issue is daunting and overwhelming. I am often left wondering: what can I (me, as an individual) do to help the fight against human trafficking? Awareness is key. I have to ask myself: do you know who made this product? Would I be able to recognize the signs of someone being trafficked?

Another way to help the fight against human trafficking is by supporting brands that employ victims of trafficking. In addition, many brands partner with nonprofit organizations who are on the front lines of combatting this global problem. Turns out, jewelry-making is an amazing stepping stone for many human trafficking survivors.

Here are 6 jewelry brands that are fighting human trafficking and modern slavery:

UNCRVD Jewelry

40% of sale proceeds go directly to UNCVRD’s local partners that fund street outreach, prevention, and programming for survivors.

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Nunayu

Based in Mexico City, Nunayu creates economic opportunities by training survivors of human trafficking in the craft and business of jewelry-making.

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Starfish Project

100% of your purchase is reinvested into Starfish Project’s social mission to restore hope to exploited women and girls experience hope and provide access to new careers.

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Purpose Jewelry

Every piece of Purpose Jewelry is handcrafted by young women rescued from human trafficking. By combining job skill training and holistic care, they provide survivors with life skills and opportunities to succeed.

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