Is this America?
In open daylight and on American soil, hundreds of young women, full of hopes and promises, find themselves
confined in a fenced compound, working hours a day and for months without pay .
Physically abused and sexually harassed, their plight remained unheard until four courageous women said to
themsevles enough is enough, stood up against injustices, and organized a work stoppage with 46 others.
Courage was paid with a price. Starved for a day and a half, the women remained defiant. The four
women went out to the street and beg for food to keep the effort going. In retaliation, the factory
owner labeled these four as troublemakers and fired them in an attempt to have them jailed and deported.
One of the women, Vu Thi Kim Dung, fled to notify the world, and the world has yet listened.
On August 28, 2000, Kim Dung passed away, but her spirit of defiance and demands for human dignity remains.
Four women, one desire for justice, and an American dream.
The injustice lives on until their voices are heard, and you are invited to learn about their stories
April 26, 2002 Samoa High Court Decision
This is a word document containing the latest decision
handed down by the Samoa High Court for this case.
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