The Body Shop Stop Campaign

In 2009, well-known eco-friendly and ethical beauty company, The Body Shop launched a movement called the Stop Campaign, aimed to raise awareness and as an attempt put an end to a growing global problem: human trafficking.



According to UNICEF, human trafficking is the third largest criminal industry in the entire world. It is estimated that 1.2 million children, young people and women are trafficked every year for sexual exploitation and cheap labour. Another surprising fact is that it doesn't just take place in non-developed and developing countries, but in nations such as Canada and the United States.





What is even more disturbing is that in some cases, these people are actually sold into slavery by their own families; showing that there is a sickening growing demand for it.





While many intergovernmental organizations, such as UNICEF, the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), have adopted protocols aimed at preventing human trafficking, it is still one of the fastest and most profitable illegal industries out there.

This is where the Body Shop has stepped in. Inspired by The Body Shop's founder, Anita Roddick and her commitment to attaining justice for all, they launched the Stop Campaign to make sure that it wasn't just the public who were aware, but that governments all over the world acknowledged human trafficking as a growing global concern.

There are many ways in which you can participate and help The Body Shop spread the word:

1) You can tell your friends, families and co-workers about the Stop Campaign.

2) Sign their petition online. Every signature counts!

3) Join their social media outlets (Facebook and Twitter)!

4) Buy their Soft Hands Kind Heart Hand Cream or/and the Bag For Life re-usable bag.

I myself just purchased the lotion today and let me tell you, it does leave your hands soft, not to mention, it smells fantastic!



And just by purchasing one of the creams, you receive this dandy sticker as seen right below.



Which actually doubles up as a $5.00 coupon off of your next $25.00 purchase!



The Body Shop will donate 100% of their net sales from both the lotions and the bags to ECPAT to help fight and stop sex trafficking of children and young people in Canada and around the world.

5) Make a donation to ECPAT

6) Report a suspected incidence of child trafficking by writing to protect@ecpat.net

7) Learn more about the issue by reading The Body Shop's full report on Global Child Trafficking for sexual purposes or the summary report.

8) Go into any Body Shop stores, and you can sign the petition there in person as well as purchase products where proceeds will be donated to the Stop Campaign!

Please sign the petition or visit the Body Shop website to get involved today! You really can make a difference!