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.

WI Supreme Court Defines Legal Immunity For Sex-Trafficked Victims – Newsy
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WI Supreme Court Defines Legal Immunity For Sex-Trafficked Victims – Newsy

22-year-old Chrystul Kizer is facing life in prison in the killing of Randall Volar when she was 17, after meeting him on a sex trafficking website. In Wisconsin, a groundbreaking legal decision involving sex trafficking and a woman accused of killing the man who she says abused her. 22-year-old Chrystul Kizer is facing life in…

Starfish Project Develops Career Paths For Human-Trafficking Survivors – JCK
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Starfish Project Develops Career Paths For Human-Trafficking Survivors – JCK

Sixteen years ago, Jenny McGee and a group of friends had an idea for a social enterprise that uses jewelry as a way to help women escape human trafficking, and the resulting Starfish Project and its success has been the best kind of surprise for its founder. That’s because the Starfish Project has grown not…

Global Air Traffic Recovered 68.7% of Pre-Pandemic Levels in May – SchengenVisaInfo.com
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Global Air Traffic Recovered 68.7% of Pre-Pandemic Levels in May – SchengenVisaInfo.com

[Editor’s note: While this article is not about “human trafficking,” it is indicative of the level of travel allowed at this point in time, and how tourism is being affected. – PBJ Learning] The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that air traffic is recovering, with the rates in May being 83.1 per cent…

Human Trafficking and the Work of EverFree – BORGEN – Borgen Project
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Human Trafficking and the Work of EverFree – BORGEN – Borgen Project

WASHINGTON, DC — Human trafficking is among the most difficult and problematic issues the world has always been suffering and is still suffering from today. This ongoing matter is unfortunately present in many countries all over the world. Human trafficking affects all categories, independent of race, gender, age or even social class. It can also…

226 Asylum-Seekers Evacuated from Libya to Italy, Nigeria – Asharq AL-awsat
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226 Asylum-Seekers Evacuated from Libya to Italy, Nigeria – Asharq AL-awsat

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) evacuated on Friday 95 asylum-seekers and refugees from Libya to safety in Italy. They included children, women, survivors of violence, the organization stated, noting that it relies on the international community to provide safe pathways out of Libya for some of the most vulnerable. This humanitarian flight…

The most dangerous immigrant routes in the world: where (undocumented) immigrants most often die
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The most dangerous immigrant routes in the world: where (undocumented) immigrants most often die

The world’s most dangerous immigrant routes: where illegal immigrants most often die. Photo: Shutterstock Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries have tightened border controls, which prompted illegal immigrants (editor’s note: people are not illegal – they may be undocumented, which is illegal, but a human is not an “illegal.” – bjc) to go en masse…

The difference between human smuggling and human trafficking – NewsNation Now
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The difference between human smuggling and human trafficking – NewsNation Now

(NewsNation) — An initial investigation by law enforcement suggests Monday’s tragedy that left 53 migrants dead after they were abandoned in the back of a sweltering truck was likely the result of human smuggling. But what is human smuggling and how is it different than another common term, human trafficking? The two crimes can overlap…

Breaking: Woman Recruited for Drug Trafficking in Brazil, Intercepted. Suspect Arrested!
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Breaking: Woman Recruited for Drug Trafficking in Brazil, Intercepted. Suspect Arrested!

We are celebrating over 30,000 interceptions this month! That’s over 30,000 people prevented from being sold into human trafficking. Here are just a few of those stories of freedom. Namibia: Woman Recruited for Drug Trafficking in Brazil, Intercepted. Suspect Arrested! A Namibian female was en route to Brazil when she was stopped by our team…

“Human trafficking, slavery & sexual exploitation,” from Afghanistan War Victims’ Voices
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“Human trafficking, slavery & sexual exploitation,” from Afghanistan War Victims’ Voices

Afghanistan War Victims’ Voices – PRESS RELEASE CONGRESS from The Hague Remarks at The Hague, Netherlands, on June 23rd, 2022 Regarding Crimes Against Humanity in Afghanistan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w21uGV88IU?t=2924 Some people are blocked from the audio, so be sure to turn on closed captions. Good afternoon, my name is Adam Zarnowski and I will be speaking about…

House must act on stalled human trafficking bill – The Hill
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House must act on stalled human trafficking bill – The Hill

Last week as we wrapped up the historic celebration of Juneteenth, the day Union soldiers announced the ending of chattel slavery, in Galveston, Texas, the exploitation of human beings is still in existence, and resources to help remedy the situation continue to stall.  The Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022…