MY SISTER Blog

Women’s Work: International Women’s Day and #DayWithoutAWoman

International Women's Day & A Day Without A Woman

If you’re seeing the #DayWithoutAWoman hashtag and wondering exactly what it means, or if you’re uncertain what International Women’s Day is all about, read on to discover the significance that March 8^th holds.

Why JOBS Are So Important.

“Sustainable work/sustainable jobs”. You might have seen us throwing this phrase around lately and wondered what it means (and how it fits into the larger picture of our anti-trafficking work here at MY SISTER). Learn more about why we at MY SISTER think employment opportunities are essential for survivors of trafficking.

Sex Trafficking in the United States: Where Does it Happen?

Sex trafficking occurs in every state in the United States

It’s a common misconception that Sex Trafficking (or Commercial Sexual Exploitation in general) only happens in big cities or certain areas. The reality is that Commercial Sexual Exploitation takes place everywhere- from Las Vegas to rural Wisconsin.

We’ve complied a list of cases of sex trafficking in all 50 states.

Why we don’t “rescue” (and other ways we want to shake up anti-trafficking awareness)

Human Trafficking Awareness Day - January 11

Today, January 11^th, is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Learn about why we at MY SISTER don’t “rescue” and other ways we want to shake up anti-trafficking awareness.