Netflix Documentary Exposes Zona Divas Sex Trafficking Scandal
Netflix Documentary Exposes Zona Divas Sex Trafficking Scandal. A new Netflix documentary, *Caught in the Web: The Murders Behind Zona Divas, shines a spotlight on the tragic stories of hundreds of women lured to Mexico under the guise of job offers, only to be forced into sex trafficking. The four-episode series, set to premiere globally…
Indonesia Police Bust Baby-Trafficking Ring
Indonesia Police Bust Baby-Trafficking Ring. Indonesian police have dismantled a baby-trafficking ring operating in Depok, West Java, that used Facebook to purchase and sell newborns.
Indonesia Police Bust Baby-Trafficking Ring
The syndicate, described by police as "well-organized," bought babies from parents for as little as £800 and sold them to foreigners in Bali for four…
Will Global Leaders Finally Act?
Will Global Leaders Finally Act? As global leaders gather for the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, they are set to adopt the "Pact for the Future" — a key document outlining international priorities. Among these is a much-needed focus on modern slavery, human trafficking, forced marriage, and forced labor, featured in Actions…
Dubai – A Safe Heaven For Criminals Wordwide
Dubai – A Safe Heaven For Criminals Wordwide. An ICIJ investigation depicts Dubai as an attractive destination for some of the world's most notorious criminals, including international drug cartel leaders like Edin “Tito” Gacanin. Gacanin, a Bosnian native, and Dutch passport holder, has been linked to large-scale narcotics trafficking across Europe, orchestrating the movement of…
Police Investigate UAE Trafficking Ring After Thai Woman’s Rescue
Police Investigate UAE Trafficking Ring After Thai Woman's Rescue. Authorities have launched an investigation into a human trafficking ring after rescuing a 21-year-old Thai woman forced into the sex trade in Dubai. The woman, from Lampang, returned to Thailand on Saturday, arriving at U-tapao Airport in Rayong, according to Kosolwat Inthuchanyong, director-general of the Office…
Influencer jailed for trafficking and slavery
Influencer jailed for trafficking and slavery. In September 2022, the families of two young Brazilian women, reported missing in the U.S., and the FBI launched a desperate search.
The missing women were living with wellness influencer Kat Torres, who has now been sentenced to eight years in prison for human trafficking and slavery of one…
A Survivor Reveals The Myths of Human Trafficking
A Survivor Reveals The Myths of Human Trafficking. Human sex trafficking is not just a crime in Third World countries; it is a pervasive issue hidden in plain sight within communities across the United States. Contrary to common misconceptions, this heinous crime can happen anywhere and to anyone. One survivor, Kim Belew, is speaking out…
Nigeria: Sisters of Charity Championing Victims of Human Trafficking
Nigeria: Sisters of Charity Championing Victims of Human Trafficking. In Nigeria, the Sisters of Charity are at the forefront of combating human trafficking, providing vital refuge and support for victims. Sr. Justina Suekime Nelson plays a pivotal role as the Anti-trafficking Coordinator for the Nigerian Region and within the Intra-Congregational anti-trafficking Team.
Nigeria: Sisters of…
Human Trafficking Data Conference
Human Trafficking Data Conference. More than 100 law enforcement agents, nonprofit organizations, government officials, researchers, data scientists, and other stakeholders attended the inaugural SMU Human Trafficking Data Conference, held to explore innovations in using data to combat human trafficking. Guest speaker Chris Lim, director of research and policy at the Institute for Shelter Care, emphasized…
Peruvian Judges and Prosecutors Unite to Combat Trafficking in Persons
Peruvian Judges and Prosecutors Unite to Combat Trafficking in Persons. In a significant collaborative effort to combat trafficking in persons, the First Working Group on Trafficking in Persons convened judges and prosecutors from multiple court districts across Lima, including North Lima, South Lima, East Lima, Ventanilla, and Callao.
Organized by the Gender and Justice…