The Red Light 2010 Campaign is a call to action challenging everyone to act against trafficking by standing together and rejecting the exploitation and abuse of women and children.

The Red Light 2010 Campaign abides by the premise that human beings are not for sale; women and children rights to freedom, dignity and life, must be respected by all.

By working with partners in all fourteen (14) countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region we are asking governments to take measures to combat trafficking, to put in place policies and laws to protect women and children, and strengthen the government institutions responsible for putting these laws and policies into practice.

We know that real and lasting change occurs when citizens are informed of their rights and are able to claim their rights. With this in mind, Red Light 2010 aims to contribute to increased awareness of human rights, gender, the law and human trafficking in the Southern African region.

While the campaign references the FIFA 2010 World Cup, the issue of human trafficking extends beyond that event, and therefore, our efforts will aim to tackle policy issues surrounding human trafficking and sexual exploitation after the final game of the World Cup. This lasting change will have an important impact on the region, and will safeguard the lives of those who would otherwise fall to this terrible vice.

The Campaign has been launched by Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA), member of the Africa for Women's Rights Campaign Steering Committee, and Southern Africa Network Against Trafficking and abuse of children (SANTAC),

For more information on the campaign visit the Redlight 2010 campaign website