Editor’s note: This is in response to the article “Raising awareness of human trafficking,” published in the Daily Lobo on March 7. The article was about a candlelight vigil held by Women Empowerment Developing Global Leadership on March 6.
Editor,
Thank you for putting the article “Raising awareness of human trafficking” on the front page. Since reading it at lunch during my busy day at the hospital, I have not been able to stop thinking about human trafficking in all forms in the state of New Mexico. In fact, I’ve never written a letter to the editor. This article has moved me.
For some time, I’ve been concerned with the United Nation’s list of fundamental human rights and social justice. I’ve been a student of nonviolent communication and work very hard not to allow prejudice into my nursing practice. Yet, in the middle of a seemingly ordinary day, I’m encouraged by the work of Women Empowerment Developing Global Leadership.
Human trafficking is a big problem in New Mexico, and the Polaris Project is working on combating this horrendous injustice. Human trafficking is more than sexual slavery, and it remains the greatest portion of human rights violations. I encourage all readers of the Daily Lobo to be aware that human trafficking is real and exists in our community. My life is moving in the direction of being an agent of social justice, and I urge all readers to take a step with me. My final comment or request is to have more coverage of this tragedy so the silent cries of our brothers and sisters will be heard.
Damond Vigil
Daily Lobo reader
