Asia

Asia is the largest and most populous continent on Earth, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Indian Ocean to the south, and the Arctic Ocean to the north. Asia is made up of over 50 countries and is home to a diverse range of cultures, languages, and religions. Some of the major countries in Asia include China, India, and Russia. Asia has a long and rich history, and it has played a significant role in the development of global politics, economics, and culture. Today, Asia is a major economic and political region and is home to many of the world’s largest and most influential cities, such as Beijing, Mumbai, and Tokyo.

Ascertain precise picture of suspected organ trafficking: Yomiuri Shimbun
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Ascertain precise picture of suspected organ trafficking: Yomiuri Shimbun

TOKYO (THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Cases of suspected organ trafficking have recently emerged with regard to overseas organ transplants mediated by a private organisation. The government must ascertain the precise picture and background of the mediation scheme to clarify the problem. A Tokyo-based nonprofit organisation (NPO) received nearly ¥20 million (S$201,920) for arranging…

Why Work for Love Justice International?
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Why Work for Love Justice International?

Editor’s note: PBJ Learning is non-denominational. This material is meant to provide a look at the culture of the movement. Certified as one of the Best Christian Workplaces in 2021 and 2022, Love Justice International (LJI) is a Christian nonprofit organization whose mission is sharing the love of Jesus Christ by fighting the world’s greatest…

Woes of illegal migration – The Financial Express
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Woes of illegal migration – The Financial Express

The Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report 2022 released by the US State Department recently has included the Myanmar’s displaced Rohingya as victims of the payment of the highest migration cost in the ‘region’. The report has presumably referred to the Rohingya as Bangladeshis. In the Report’s words “Rohingyas and poor migration seekers”, the case for…

Kenya 'overwhelmed' by job scam victims in Myanmar – The East African
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Kenya 'overwhelmed' by job scam victims in Myanmar – The East African

By MARY WAMBUI Kenya says it is “overwhelmed” by distress calls of nationals duped into non-existent jobs in the South East Asian region in a suspected cartel of human trafficking. As a result, authorities in Nairobi are warning Kenyans against applying for jobs in Asian countries unless they can confirm their authenticity before leaving. This week,…

Genuinely John Darnielle
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Genuinely John Darnielle

Editor’s note: we are presenting materials regarding pop culture’s “take” on the “Satanic Panic,” both historically and currently, as it relates to the zeitgeist to provide understanding of American culture. I’ve been meaning to pick John Darnielle’s brain for a long time — not just because of the literary brilliance on display in the catalog…

ECPAT Sri Lanka’s urgent appeal
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ECPAT Sri Lanka’s urgent appeal

We must prioritise the protection of children during this period of economic and political instability Sri Lanka—As the crisis in Sri Lanka deepens, ECPAT International and our global membership are calling for increased protection of Sri Lanka’s children. A state of emergency has been declared as the country grapples with inflation and protesters take to […]

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PH gains US nod in fight vs human trafficking – Manila Bulletin
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PH gains US nod in fight vs human trafficking – Manila Bulletin

The United States government cited the Philippine government for its relentless efforts in fully achieving the minimum standards against trafficking in persons (TIP) amidt the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) disclosed on Saturday, July 23. This was based on the recently-issued 2022 US TIP report which placed the…

Child labour, caste discrimination closely linked in India: UN reportSEXI News
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Child labour, caste discrimination closely linked in India: UN reportSEXI News

United Nations: Child labour, caste-based discrimination and poverty are closely linked in India, according to a United Nations report that highlighted contemporary forms of slavery, including severe discrimination against Dalit women in South Asia, that led them to All areas are systematically denied choices and freedoms. Life Tomoya Obokata, Special Rapporteur of the Human Rights…

Human trafficking and abuse: China's Belt and Road Initiative – The BL – TheBL.com
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Human trafficking and abuse: China's Belt and Road Initiative – The BL – TheBL.com

The U.S. State Department on July 19 released its annual Trafficking in Persons Report. It held China and 10 other countries responsible for enabling human trafficking within their borders. According to U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s estimate, 25 million individuals continue to be victims of trafficking worldwide. This year’s report began with a section…

The Chinese Regime Commits and Enables Human Trafficking: US State Dept Report
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The Chinese Regime Commits and Enables Human Trafficking: US State Dept Report

The Chinese regime commits and enables trafficking in persons, primarily by subjecting religious and ethnic minorities to forced labor, according to the U.S. Department of State’s latest Trafficking in Persons Report. Forced labor in China is so prevalent—that it amounts to a “government policy or pattern”—conducted by Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials at all levels,…