I am pleased to announce the formation of a new anti-trafficking organization, Doctors At War. This is a worldwide organization of doctors who are choosing to use their education and influence as they become involved in the fight against the global sex trade. Our efforts will include: 1. Education of healthcare professionals worldwide on how to recognize victims of human trafficking in their day-to-day practice of medicine. 2. HIV/AIDS support and training , including helping anti-trafficking organizations obtain anti-retroviral medicines and develop HIV/AIDS hospitals to care for the ever-increasing numbers of these individuals. 3. Support of safe houses worldwide that have a proven track record of rescuing and restoring victims, particularly in the regions of the world most affected by this atrocity. 4. Introducing and influencing legislation that has the potential to impact the global war against trafficking. 5. Connecting currently ongoing medical mission trips with safe houses to allow victims and those at-risk to receive proper medical care. 6. Providing opportunities for our own members to visit and offer medical care to those on the front lines in this battle. 7. Acting in a healthcare advisory capacity (upon request) to anti-trafficking organizations and policy makers. 8. Working to support those who are willing to do the dangerous work of going in to rescue individuals who find themselves trapped in slavery. 9. Developing and supporting student chapters at medical schools around the world to encourage involvement of young doctors early in their career. Membership is open to doctors of all disciplines who have a desire to join this fight. Please consider joining and supporting this organization as we unite to fight one of the greatest atrocities of our time. Do not underestimate the influence that each of us has as leaders in our individual communities. This is an opportunity to invest your time and energy into something that will have an eternal impact on our world, and your efforts have the potential to radically change the lives of many individuals. Dr. Daniel Bercu Doctors At War Franklin, Tennessee |
Visit the all-lawyer organization Internation Justice Mission to read about what they are doing worldwide. |
