Khun Peerasin Chatchawart from A21 read the following declaration:
Slavery still exists in the 21st century.
People like you and I, bought and sold as commodities.
People like you and I, in this city and in this nation.
But you and I are here today.
We refuse to just talk about injustice; to simply post about it.
Instead, we’re here together in strength and numbers.
We have the power to change the statistics.
And we’re changing them right now.
This is our Walk For Freedom.
A walk for justice and human dignity.
A walk for hope and restoration.
From Australia to Ghana, India to Brazil.
All over the world, we will abolish slavery with each step.
Let’s never forget that we don’t just say it–we believe it.
A world without slavery is possible.
While human trafficking is destroying lives,
We know that freedom will have the final word.
That’s why we exist. That’s why we’re here.
For Freedom.
Truer words were never spoken!
The walk participation included dignitaries from the United States Consulate in Chiang Mai and representatives from Several Rotary Clubs and Non-Government Organizations including Urban Light and Whispering Willow.
Many thanks to our generous sponsors:
Corporate:
Atherton Legal – John Fotiadis
German Kitchen Design – Nico Reschke
Kram Kraft – Suthep Tae
Smart Soft Asia – Philippe D’acquet
Bacco Gastro Wine Bar – Salvatore
Individual
Anonymous Donor – A Rotarian
Daniel Wylie – RC Bangkok
Uwe Warnacke - RC Bangkok
Rotary Sponsors:
Rotary Action Group Against Slavery
RC Chiang Mai Airport
RC Chiang Mai Wattana
RC Community Action Against Human Trafficking
RC Community Action Satellite Club Ending Forced Organ Harvesting
We are very grateful to all who made this important event possible!
