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Influencer jailed for trafficking and slavery

July 20, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

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…

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Levin: We Have ‘Modern Day Slavery’ Going on at the Southern Border

January 22, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

Levin: We Have ‘Modern Day Slavery’ Going on at the Southern Border. Mark Levin, in a recent broadcast of "Life, Liberty & Levin" on Fox News, passionately decried the ongoing issue of what he labeled as "slavery" at the U.S.-Mexico border. Levin highlighted the lack of mainstream media attention to this problem, accusing the…

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Alarming Surge in Human Trafficking Reports in Australia

January 1, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

Alarming Surge in Human Trafficking Reports in Australia. Australia is grappling with an alarming increase in human trafficking reports, with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) receiving 340 complaints of offenses, including forced marriage and sexual servitude, during the 2022/23 financial year. This represents a significant uptick from the previous year, signaling both an increase in…

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Cyber-Enabled Human Trafficking

December 29, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

Cyber-Enabled Human Trafficking. Interpol's operation targeting cyber-enabled human trafficking has unveiled a disturbing trend – the globalization of this criminal industry beyond its Southeast Asian origins. The coordinated effort involved law enforcement agencies from over 20 countries, conducting inspections at trafficking and smuggling hotspots globally. These locations were not only used for physically transporting victims…

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How widespread is Human Trafficking?

December 29, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

How widespread is Human Trafficking? Human trafficking is a heinous crime that transcends borders, affecting individuals from all walks of life and corners of the world. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has been diligently collecting international statistics on detected victims of human trafficking since 2003, revealing a stark reality – human…

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How to Identify Fake Job Adverts Linked to Human Trafficking

December 26, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

How to Identify Fake Job Adverts Linked to Human Trafficking. In the digital age, the rise of fake job adverts has become a troubling gateway for human traffickers to exploit unsuspecting jobseekers. These deceptive schemes involve scammers posting enticing job listings to lure individuals seeking employment into exploitative situations. To protect yourself and others from…

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Human Trafficking Myth vs Reality

December 25, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

Human Trafficking Myth vs Reality. In the prevailing narrative, the specter of human trafficking often conjures images of shadowy illegal enterprises, hidden from the public eye. However, the stark reality tells a different story, challenging the common myth that human trafficking exclusively thrives in clandestine, underground industries. Human trafficking cases have emerged across a spectrum…

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Understanding the Difference Between Migrant Smuggling and Human Trafficking

December 22, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

Understanding the Difference Between Migrant Smuggling and Human Trafficking. In the realm of illicit activities that exploit human lives, two interconnected but distinct crimes often blur the lines for those seeking a better life: migrant smuggling and human trafficking. Understanding these differences is crucial for policymakers, law enforcement, and society as a whole to effectively…

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Understanding the Diversity of Victims

December 20, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

Understanding the Diversity of Victims. Contrary to common misconceptions, there is no single profile of a trafficking victim. Victims can come from any background, regardless of race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, education level, or citizenship status. However, human traffickers often exploit individuals from marginalized communities and…

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UAE under human rights scrutiny – 200 civil societies groups sign warning letter to the cop28 participating Governments

September 14, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

UAE is under human rights scrutiny ahead of the COP28 United Nations climate summit scheduled for later this year, over 200 civil society groups have united in a concerted effort to address pressing human rights concerns. Directed towards the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the host nation for this pivotal event, and all participating governments, their…

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Lured into Slavery

August 8, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

Lured into Slavery are stories of Kashmiri women falling prey to modern-day slavery in the United Arab Emirates have come to light over the years. It is shedding a distressing spotlight on the grim reality of human trafficking and sex trafficking. These women venture to Dubai in search of stability and fair employment. They are…

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Overcoming the Stigma Surrounding Sex Trafficking Survivors

July 20, 2023 0Comments 3Reactions

Overcoming the Stigma Surrounding Sex Trafficking Survivors. Sex trafficking is a global problem that affects millions of women and girls each year. It is a form of modern slavery that involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to exploit someone for sexual purposes. Sex trafficking is a violation of human rights and dignity, and…