Leave No Child Behind, The Fight Against Human Trafficking

July thirtieth is internationally recognised as World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, and Belize is ready to show its support for the cause. On Saturday morning, RET International and its partners are hosting a human trafficking awareness walk and ride-athon. We spoke with Eve Banks, Community Engagement Officer at Ret International, to hear why Belizeans are being encouraged to show support for the event.

 

Eve Banks, Community Engagement Officer, RET International

“We are going to start with a warmup from the StoneFit crew at the B.T.L. Park. After the warm up, we will then make our way straight up Marine Parade, going down to Memorial Park. Take a spin right back around. If you do not want to walk, you can always ride because I have walk-ride-athon there. and that’s about it. After the walk or the ride, you guys can make your way back to the B.T.L. park where we have some surprises, raffles, refreshments for you guys. Just thanking you for your support, which we really hope we do actually meet the target of the amount of people that we are catering for this year.”

 

Britney Gordon

“And just on the importance of supporting a cause like this.”

 

Eve Banks

“On the importance, often times we look human trafficking right in the eyes and not know that it is actually that. And the fact that we need to raise awareness and holistically take a look at what it is, how to identify the signs, symptoms, and knowing who or what to report or where to report, I believe this is the purpose or the sole cause for us to do this Walk.”