Human trafficking isn’t often the topic of polite conversation, but Craigieburn-based Salvation Army captain Peter Brockshaw says the sheer scale of abuse and exploitation of women migrant workers in South East Asia is an alarming issue Australian men need to be aware of.
The United Nations reports about 10 million people are victims of forced labour in the Asia Pacific region, and total illegal profits from the use of forced labour globally are about $160 billion a year.
Mr Brockshaw and his wife and fellow captain, Jo, want to encourage men to “man-up” and talk about the issue.
So they’ve decided to have the conversation over a 24-hour Ping-Pong-A-Thon at the Salvation Army’s base in Interlink Drive, Craigieburn.
Two tables will be set up for 24-hours on October 23, from 6pm.
Details: peter.brookshaw@aus.salvationarmy.org.
