Boys

Boys are male children or young men. Boys typically go through a number of physical and emotional changes during their teenage years, as they transition from childhood to adulthood. Boys may face a range of challenges and opportunities during this time, including academic and social pressures, the formation of friendships and relationships, and the development of their own identities and interests. Boys may be raised by a variety of caregivers, including their parents, grandparents, or other family members, and they may be educated in a range of different settings, such as schools, homeschooling, or online learning. Boys are an important part of society, and they have the potential to contribute to the world in many positive ways.

History of labor trafficking
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History of labor trafficking

ARIZONA, La. (KTAL/KMSS) –   The kids ran circles around the old brick chimney, yelling “You’re it,” at one another until they tired and headed back to the front porch of the crumbling mansion—but if the children had known the truth about the chimney in the middle of that Claiborne Parish field, would they have used…

Empowering service providers to overcome biases and uplift the well-being of boys and young men affected by sexual exploitation
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Empowering service providers to overcome biases and uplift the well-being of boys and young men affected by sexual exploitation

In an ideal world, all young people should have access to safe environments and connections with supportive individuals who prioritize their health and well-being. These spaces would allow them to freely express themselves and pursue their aspirations. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the reality. Many young individuals, especially boys and young men, who have experienced or…

Romanian authorities seize multi-million dollar fortune from social media star Andrew Tate after charging him with rape and human trafficking
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Romanian authorities seize multi-million dollar fortune from social media star Andrew Tate after charging him with rape and human trafficking

Andrew Tate, a social media personality known for expressing misogynistic views online, was charged in Romania with rape, human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to exploit women, prosecutors said Tuesday. Prosecutors also filed charges against Tate’s brother, Tristan, and two Romanian women in a court in Bucharest, Romania’s capital, the nation’s anti-organized crime agency said. In…

Philippines retains Tier 1 ranking vs human trafficking
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Philippines retains Tier 1 ranking vs human trafficking

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines maintained its Tier 1 ranking for the eighth straight year as it continued to demonstrate serious and sustained efforts to fight human trafficking, according to the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report released by the US State Department. These efforts include investigating more trafficking crimes, convicting more traffickers, amending its anti-trafficking…

US says fight against human trafficking must include boys, young men 
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US says fight against human trafficking must include boys, young men 

The United States on Thursday denounced the little-known but growing global phenomenon of boys and young men caught up in forced labor trafficking. The condemnation came as part of a wider criticism of what Secretary of State Antony Blinken called “concerning trends” in human trafficking in general. In presenting the State Department’s annual 188-country trafficking…

Explained | What has India done to address child trafficking?
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Explained | What has India done to address child trafficking?

The story so far: “There are 160 million children waiting for your action. How long will they have to wait?” asked Kinsu Kumar, a survivor of child labour and rights advocate, while speaking at a panel organised on the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour. Mr. Kumar started working at the age of six,…

Police uncover ‘baby factory’, rescue six pregnant girls in Rivers
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Police uncover ‘baby factory’, rescue six pregnant girls in Rivers

In a successful operation on Tuesday, May 30, the Rivers State Police Command rescued six pregnant young women from an illegal child trafficking center located in the Aliu area of the state. The women, aged between 20 and 23 years, were reportedly being held captive by a syndicate that had intentions to sell their babies…

20+ Sex Trafficking Statistics in 2023
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20+ Sex Trafficking Statistics in 2023

Editor’s note: Reminder that all human trafficking statistics are difficult to gather, since it is a crime. We present the best information we can find, but data changes frequently and is often influenced by the group collecting the information and the amount of funding available.  Sex trafficking is a modern-day form of slavery that occurs…

Together, we can stop human trafficking in our community – Douglas County
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Together, we can stop human trafficking in our community – Douglas County

You’ve heard about human trafficking, but would you know if a child in your neighborhood was being targeted? Human trafficking largely affects boys and girls under the age of 14, and, unfortunately, it is happening here in Douglas County. Together, we can stop it. Learn the signs of trafficking and what to report. Watch this…

Opinion | Kids Know Books About Abuse Are Not Pornography. 'Moms' Should, Too.
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Opinion | Kids Know Books About Abuse Are Not Pornography. 'Moms' Should, Too.

 EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a good look at American “book burning” culture. Last year, a parent at a Virginia school board meeting stepped up to a microphone and read a passage from my book, “Sold.” The scene she chose to read, informed in part by my own experiences of sexual abuse, describes the sexual assault…