GOD TV Joins Fight Against Human Trafficking
by Staff
February 2, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY, (christiansunite.com) -- Centuries after the abolition of slavery, there are now more slaves in the world through human trafficking than ever before - a modern day catastrophe, which many people and organizations are trying to stop. Now GOD TV is joining in the fight as it partners with Hope for Justice to air 'The Stand', a major event aimed at inspiring viewers to take action and see God restore broken lives.Recorded in Birmingham, UK, in November last year, 'The Stand - Freedom to Reign' comprises three programs with performances from leading musicians as well as an address by UN.GIFT Special Advisor on Community Action against Human Trafficking, Steve Chalke. Top-ranking British bands, Delirious?, YFriday and bandwithnoname are featured, as well as Jon Foreman from the US band, Switchfoot and many other prominent musicians.
The three programs will air on GOD TV on Friday January 30th at 10pm; Saturday January 31st at 9:30pm and on Sunday February 1st at 5pm (EST) and can be watched via satellite on channel 365 of DIRECTV or via webstreaming at www.god.tv/stream. The broadcasts will also be made available for video on demand viewing at www.god.tv/god.
In addition to being a music concert, The Stand also includes hard-hitting video footage, taking viewers on a journey into the world of human trafficking and showing how it impacts innocent lives. This includes the heart-breaking story of Geeta, a young girl from Nepal who was sold into prostitution in India and a British mother shares her tearful account of how her teenage daughter was trafficked.
Founded by Ben and Debbie Cooley, Hope for Justice exists to inspire people to rise up against the injustice of human trafficking and see God restore broken lives - with the motto 'No one is free until we are all free'. "Trafficking is a global issue and it is our prayer that the Church would continue to unite, and stand for freedom and justice," said Ben Cooley. "It was incredible to have so many top Christian artists and speakers at The Stand supporting the cause and an awesome sight to see the crowd with their arms raised in worship, praying for change and being inspired to make a difference."
Founded by Rory & Wendy Alec, GOD TV reaches almost half a billion people worldwide with several different regional GOD TV feeds, each of which will be screening The Stand this weekend.
"Human trafficking is a horrific reality so many people are unaware of, yet statistics show that some 27 million people are trapped in modern-day slavery across the world," said Wendy Alec who is Director of Television at GOD TV. "It is time for God's people to join the fight against this. We all have to play our part and I encourage the GOD TV family around the world to tune into these important broadcasts this weekend and find out how they can make a difference."
For more information about GOD TV visit www.god.tv For more about Hope For Justice visit www.hopeforjustice.org.uk
