Eyes on Trafficking

Human trafficking articles and commentary from different perspectives.

'Nowhere to be found': Everything we know about missing Scientology leader David Miscavige
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'Nowhere to be found': Everything we know about missing Scientology leader David Miscavige

Scientology leader David Miscavige is “nowhere to be found”.  Named as a defendant in a federal child trafficking lawsuit, Mr Miscavige has repeatedly dodged prosecutors who have tried to serve the 62-year-old 27 times in four months at Scientology properties in Clearwater, Florida, and California, the Tampa Bay Times reported. Every time, security guards refused…

We can do more to help victims of human trafficking | Opinion
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We can do more to help victims of human trafficking | Opinion

In Central Florida, we continue to build collaborative solutions to fight human trafficking. United Abolitionists and Aspire Health Partners have worked together for the past decade to support long-term recovery for survivors, but it takes community support and awareness to make a greater impact. Data shows that victims of trafficking have often experienced other forms…

What a Prominent Attorney for Jeffrey Epstein Survivors Believes 2023 May Hold for the Sex Trafficking Investigation
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What a Prominent Attorney for Jeffrey Epstein Survivors Believes 2023 May Hold for the Sex Trafficking Investigation

Listen to the full episode on Apple, Spotify or wherever else you get your podcasts, and subscribe. A little more than a year ago, a federal jury convicted Ghislaine Maxwell for sex trafficking minors for Jeffrey Epstein’s predation. She received a 20-year sentence this past year. Standing outside the courtroom after Maxwell’s sentencing was Sigrid…

‘Desperate’ need for organ harvesting ban: legislators
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‘Desperate’ need for organ harvesting ban: legislators

‘LEGAL FIREWALL’: The new law would combat the harvesting and sale of organs in China and Cambodia, where the forced practice continues, lawmakers said By Chen Cheng-yu and Liu Tzu-hsuan / Staff reporter, with staff writer A law banning forced organ harvesting should be enacted, lawmakers across party lines said yesterday ahead of International Human…

Freedom Expo educating public to fight human trafficking
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Freedom Expo educating public to fight human trafficking

   If you encountered someone who you suspect might be a victim of human trafficking, would you know the signs to watch for and know what to do next? Freedom’s Journey is sponsoring its annual Freedom Expo this month to raise awareness about human trafficking and educate the public about how to combat it. “A…

U.S. and Qatar agree to jointly promote labor protection and combat human trafficking
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U.S. and Qatar agree to jointly promote labor protection and combat human trafficking

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani have signed a letter of cooperation to combat the crime of human trafficking and implement “fair practices” in labor recruitment. The foreign ministers of both countries have agreed to promote and implement measures to…

It’s time to care about victims of human trafficking | Commentary
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It’s time to care about victims of human trafficking | Commentary

In Central Florida, we continue to build collaborative solutions to fight human trafficking. United Abolitionists and Aspire Health Partners have worked together for the past decade to support long-term recovery for survivors, but it takes community support and awareness to make a greater impact. Data shows that victims of trafficking have often experienced other forms…

Faridabad: Doctor among 7 booked for duping woman into donating kidney
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Faridabad: Doctor among 7 booked for duping woman into donating kidney

Four days after a 28-year-old woman complained to the police that she was duped into donating one of her kidneys on the promise of a government job for her husband, seven persons were booked o Saturday on charges of cheating, threatening life and organ trafficking, said police. Rinki Sorout, a resident of Palwal, has alleged…

Mayor proclaims January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month for Elizabethton
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Mayor proclaims January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month for Elizabethton

Published 12:41 pm Monday, December 19, 2022 Contributed Photo Elizabethton Mayor Curt Alexander presents a copy of the City of Elizabethton proclamation making January Human Trafficking Awareness Month to Gabi Smith who serves as a Community Liaison for the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking. CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF ELIZABETHTON PUBLIC RELATIONS Human trafficking is something…