The Flame of Justice was in Toronto in June 2003 to speak at an international conference against the trafficking of women and children. An internationally recognized expert in the field, Lilia Velasquez addressed several hundred aid workers and academics. Child labor continues to be a major problem across the globe. The International Labor Organization estimates that over 250 million children are working around the world. For more information, please click here.

Flama, a long-time human rights advocate, has represented women´s groups and child welfare organizations before United Nations bodies, in courts, and in front of the media. ACCESO salutes her work and her drive to make the world a better place for women and children around the Americas and the world.