Cannabis workers face death and exploitation. California is stepping in after Times investigation
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Cannabis workers face death and exploitation. California is stepping in after Times investigation

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WEAVERVILLE, Calif.  — Acknowledging growing concern over the mistreatment of cannabis workers, California regulators have quietly assembled a team to pursue labor exploitation in the state’s burgeoning weed industry. The new unit, housed within the Department of Cannabis Control, recently solicited help from law enforcement agencies statewide to investigate cannabis operators who coerce or threaten workers,…

Human trafficking abolitionist Jaco Booyens says porn feeds the climb of child sexual exploitation
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Human trafficking abolitionist Jaco Booyens says porn feeds the climb of child sexual exploitation

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Editor’s note: we do not promote “abolition”; we are presenting this for your information about cultural views in America. Anti-human trafficking activist Jaco Booyens said Saturday that the pornography industry fuels the exploitation and abuse of children. “Take personal accountability. Understand that pornography feeds the climb of child sexual exploitation,” Booyens said in an interview…

Human trafficking, forced labor and exploitation of migrants in Russia – Global Voices
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Human trafficking, forced labor and exploitation of migrants in Russia – Global Voices

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Screenshot from the trailer of the movie “Grocery Shop 24″ on YouTube, which is based on Golyanovo slavery story. The Memorial Human Rights Center, the NGO Russia Imprisoned that deals with the human right issues in Russian prisons, and the Safe House Foundation that works in the sphere of human trafficking prevention in Russia have…

5 Traffickers Face Up to 15 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Online
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5 Traffickers Face Up to 15 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Online

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Five Filipino women who sexually abused and exploited children to make money online have been sentenced to a maximum of 15 years in prison. They pleaded guilty to attempted trafficking nearly three years after their arrest in local operations that stemmed from a referral by Australian authorities. The Regional Trial Court Branch 14 in Bislig…

Five Traffickers Face Up to 15 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Online
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Five Traffickers Face Up to 15 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Online

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They pleaded guilty to attempted trafficking nearly three years after their arrest in local operations that stemmed from a referral by Australian authorities. The Regional Trial Court Branch 14 in Bislig City, Philippines issued its ruling Feb. 21 2023, after the five traffickers (names withheld to protect the identity of the victims) entered into plea…

Fight against sexual exploitation in Brandon relies on community connection, conference hears
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Fight against sexual exploitation in Brandon relies on community connection, conference hears

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Sexual exploitation and trafficking is a problem that often goes unnoticed in Manitoba’s second-largest city — and it’s one that needs to be addressed through a community effort, a conference in Brandon heard Friday. “People think of us as a small town with small-town problems, but we’re not — we’re a small city with big-city…

In Côte d’Ivoire, high rates of child labour and school dropouts have been found to increase children’s vulnerability to sexual exploitation.
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In Côte d’Ivoire, high rates of child labour and school dropouts have been found to increase children’s vulnerability to sexual exploitation.

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High rates of child labour and school dropouts have been found to increase children’s vulnerability to sexual exploitation. ECPAT’s research outlines the need for stronger child protection laws and more resources to support victims of child sexual exploitation. In cooperation with Sexuelles, ECPAT International is pleased to announce the launch of the Côte d’Ivoire Country…

The sexual exploitation of children as a consequence of the war in Ukraine is still under documented
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The sexual exploitation of children as a consequence of the war in Ukraine is still under documented

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Despite knowing the risks, we continue to turn away from the children of Ukraine   While the full-scale war in Ukraine continues after a year, thousands of civilians, including that of children, are added to the list of those that have since lost their lives. But Ukrainian children also face another silent and underreported battle. They…

‘A lot of abuse for little pay’: how US farming profits from exploitation and brutality
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‘A lot of abuse for little pay’: how US farming profits from exploitation and brutality

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Two dozen conspirators forced workers to pay fees for travel and housing while forcing them to work for little to no pay. In June, a farm worker from Mexico, who requested to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation, was transported through a trafficking network from Monterey to work on farms in Georgia. They paid the…

Local law enforcement to announce new approach to stop human trafficking, child sex exploitation
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Local law enforcement to announce new approach to stop human trafficking, child sex exploitation

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CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – Law enforcement officials from five local counties, FDLE and the Department of Homeland Security came together Thursday morning to announce a new partnership to help stop human trafficking and child sex exploitation. Tim Tebow was also there representing The Tim Tebow Foundation,which works to fight human trafficking. In a video, the…