Constance is a story about a girl in the Philippines who is victimized by Human Trafficking. It was directed by Sam Sanchez of Stick Productions in 2006. Special thanks to Nakeism Labs. It has spread like wildfire via YouTube, and inspired an international human rights movement called the "Constance Campaign." Mr. J Medeiros spearheaded the movement and partnered with Non-Profit’s like IamComing.org, XXXChurch, and HumanTrafficking.org. In May 2007, Constance was also featured on CBS Evening News in an expose’ on internet pornography.

I can’t seem to find anything current about this campaign, it may have morphed into something else or aligned with StopTheTraffik. In any case, it’s a good video, and the lyrics are just a little heart wrenching.

the sound of rain is her backdrop laying there/
like she’s waiting for somebody to say they care/
while the tears of God fall down the window pane/
she feels unholy like her Father doesn’t know her name/
Mary Magdalene and the woman at the well/
He knows everything that happened and in His arms she fell./

Greetings!

Thankyou for your keen interest in the I’ll Fight Day – Social Justice Conference on the 13th of September 2008, held at The Salvation Army, Rivervale Corps.

Please find here some resources that are available to you for the purposes of spreading the word.

Please seriously consider spending the day with us.

“The need to rediscover that God is just and sends the Spirit to do his work of justice through God’s people is urgent now. Such an undertaking requires Christianity’s best thoughts, imagination and energy to be worked out in the world.” – Ash Barker (Preface to “Following Fire – How the Spirit Leads Us To Fight Injustice” ed. Cheryl Catford)

Be Blessed! Through Grace.

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Dear Comrade,

RE: “I’ll Fight Day” – Social Justice Conference.

The Salvation Army in Western Australia is hosting a Social Justice Conference on the 13th September 2008.

It will be held at The Salvation Army, Rivervale Corps (cnr. Norwood and Francisco Streets, Rivervale) from 9.30am to 4.30pm (with Registration from 9am).

The conference will have two main focus areas, Poverty and Human Trafficking.

The day will consist of guest speakers (including – among others – a group from TEAR Australia), video presentations, workshops, etc. and will engage your heart and mind around what you can do to help Fight these injustices.

There will be a special guest appearance of the Spirit of the Streets Choir. The choir was initially formed in late 2006 by the BIG ISSUE newspaper sellers of Perth. It finds its newer members among other marginalised people, outside the reach of the mainstream community; the homeless, those with a mental illness, the disabled and those affected by drugs or alcohol.

There will be a crèche facility provided upon request (this must be pre-arranged – call Kathleen Pearce on 0417 972 936).

Lunch, and refreshments during the day are included in the low cost of the event.

$15 and $10 for Student/Concession.

By sharing with us your valuable reflections regarding the day, you will be given an opportunity to win a door prize! There will also be many resources available for your information and for purchase.

Please seriously consider spending the day with us.

Sincerely yours,

Jen Noonan & Robert Maley
Divisional Social Justice Representatives

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