Resources

Curated items that are fundamental to understanding human trafficking you might not find elsewhere.

Is “Stranger Danger” Part of the Problem?
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Is “Stranger Danger” Part of the Problem?

Speak to your Children​ Parents, do these things IMMEDIATELY for any child that can SPEAK: Step One: Arm Them With Language​ Teach your children the scientific name for their body parts. They need to know there ARE different parts of their body and they need to know how to identify *exactly* where someone touches them….

Collaborative to End Human Trafficking Message For Human Trafficking Awareness Month 2022
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Collaborative to End Human Trafficking Message For Human Trafficking Awareness Month 2022

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Taking action against human trafficking is a shared responsibility. If we all work together to educate ourselves and know the signs of human trafficking, we can truly make an impact on our communities.

Did you know your donations can mean more for your taxes than they used to?
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Did you know your donations can mean more for your taxes than they used to?

For tax year 2021, according to The CARES Act extension, for those who do not itemize deductions, individuals can deduct up to $300 of qualified charitable contributions, and those filing jointly can deduct up to $600 of qualified charitable contributions in addition to the standard deduction.

Countries Unite to Tackle Smuggling of Migrants in South Eastern Europe
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Countries Unite to Tackle Smuggling of Migrants in South Eastern Europe

Skopje, (North Macedonia) 9-10 December 2021 – Crimes that cross borders can only be stopped through cross border cooperation. This was the main message of the Regional Expert Group Meeting on countering migrant smuggling in Skopje, North Macedonia. The event, which was organised by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the…

6 Meaningful Ways to Engage This Holiday
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6 Meaningful Ways to Engage This Holiday

During the holiday season, it is easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of decorating, activities, and to-do lists. Yet it can also be a time when we embrace the season of giving and blessing others. As you consider meaningful ways to give back to your community and bless loved ones, never underestimate the…

White House releases updated national plan to combat human trafficking
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White House releases updated national plan to combat human trafficking

The White House today released an updated national plan to combat human trafficking, which identifies priority actions to enhance the federal response over the next three years. Among other priorities, these include Department of Health and Human Services’ actions to establish and implement a national prevention plan; address forced labor in public health supply chains; and enhance…

Free Resources to Fight Modern Slavery from The Mekong Club
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Free Resources to Fight Modern Slavery from The Mekong Club

Roles & Responsibilities Chart: This tool summarizes the typical roles and responsibilities employees/decision-makers play in addressing modern slavery compliance and risk within supply chains.

Modern Slavery Risk Map: Search by country and commodity to see where the risk of modern slavery is found. This tool brings together various data sources into one map.

Addressing gendered violence within racially minoritised communities in the UK
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Addressing gendered violence within racially minoritised communities in the UK

25 November 2021 In honour of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) we want to shed light on gender-based violence (GBV) in ethnically minoritised communities. Over the last few years, we at Shiva Foundation have periodically supported survivors of GBV, whether through our Founder’s partnerships with GMSP, for example,…

Freedom in Disasters launches first-of-its-kind Resource Hub containing UN-related resources
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Freedom in Disasters launches first-of-its-kind Resource Hub containing UN-related resources

Our Resource Hub is drawing Counter Human Trafficking in Disasters information from a custom-built repository which was designed to facilitate knowledge exchange to support vulnerable children, woman, and men in times of need. After identifying and collating key resources for over a year, we are very proud to confirm that the International Organization for Migration…

Libya’s migrants and crimes against humanity
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Libya’s migrants and crimes against humanity

The U.N.-brokered process in Libya focused on the withdrawal of foreign mercenaries and parliamentary and presidential elections in December 2021 remains fragile. Still, the High National Elections Committee said that nominations for the presidency would start in November with voting cards distributed within weeks. Much is uncertain, including the powers of the presidency. Aside from…