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‘Reach every victim’ and ‘leave no one behind’: Sisters combat human trafficking
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‘Reach every victim’ and ‘leave no one behind’: Sisters combat human trafficking

July 30 is the United Nations’ World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The theme for this year is “Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind.” Our sister panelists shared what their congregations are doing to eliminate this grave offense against human dignity by responding to the question: What have you or your congregation…

‘Sound of Freedom’ to Screen in Overseas Movie Theaters: Box Office Update
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‘Sound of Freedom’ to Screen in Overseas Movie Theaters: Box Office Update

Faith-Based Political Thriller “Sound of Freedom” Set for International Release The highly anticipated faith-based political thriller, “Sound of Freedom,” is gearing up for its international release. Angel Studios, known for its independent approach to filmmaking, has announced release dates for 21 markets, including the United Kingdom, Australia, Spain, South Africa, and various countries in Latin…

Venezuela Security Policy: The Criminal Exploitation of the Migrant Crisis
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Venezuela Security Policy: The Criminal Exploitation of the Migrant Crisis

Over the last decade, millions of Venezuelans have fled economic collapse and political turmoil, creating what is possibly the biggest migration crisis in the world. This exodus has represented a massive political challenge for the countries migrants have sought passage through or refuge in. It has also represented a major opportunity for organized crime.  Over…

LISTEN: Lisbeth Iglesias-Ríos on advocating for migrant farmworkers’ rights
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LISTEN: Lisbeth Iglesias-Ríos on advocating for migrant farmworkers’ rights

Dr. Lisbeth Iglesias-Ríos joins the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast to discuss why we must advocate for better workplace conditions for the people who grow our food.  Iglesias-Ríos, researcher at the University of Michigan and a co-investigator of the Michigan Farmworker Project, also talks about being raised by two strong women, her winding…

Cartel-backed pot grows linked to human trafficking, inhumane working conditions
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Cartel-backed pot grows linked to human trafficking, inhumane working conditions

Editor’s note: I just returned from northern California (6/2023), speaking with experts with ties into the situation with legal growers. Human trafficking is happening in legal and illegal cannabis farms.  TRINITY COUNTY, Calif. — If you buy weed illegally, you unwittingly could be supporting Mexican cartels and other criminal syndicates that lure workers to farms…

Pieper Lewis Sentencing May 31st
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Pieper Lewis Sentencing May 31st

Pieper Lewis Sentencing Scheduled for May 31st On April 12th, the public defenders for Pieper spoke at a lecture on the Iowa State University campus entitled “Examining the Homicide Case of a Teenage Sex Trafficking Survivor”. Matthew Sheeley, Assistant State Public Defender, is shown in the photo speaking about the tireless effort to seek justice…

Marriott CEO: Human trafficking is a huge problem for hotels — here’s what we’re doing about it
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Marriott CEO: Human trafficking is a huge problem for hotels — here’s what we’re doing about it

As travel demand continues to surge, Marriott International (MAR) is spearheading a movement to address one of the biggest social issues in the hotel industry. “Human trafficking is a scourge on humanity, and unfortunately, a lot of it happens using hotels as an environment,” Marriott International President and CEO Anthony Capuano told Yahoo Finance Live…

The 2022 World Cup: from Soccer to Human Rights Violations & Geopolitics
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The 2022 World Cup: from Soccer to Human Rights Violations & Geopolitics

It is not news that Qatar, a country with serious human rights violations, was chosen to host this year’s World Cup. Migrant workers have been the most affected by the nation’s kafala system, with abuses, exploitation, injuries, and death, while the most vulnerable – including women and LGBTQ+ people – are subjected to verbal, physical,…

More Than 250 Human Traffickers and Smugglers Behind Bars After Pan American Police Operation
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More Than 250 Human Traffickers and Smugglers Behind Bars After Pan American Police Operation

An INTERPOL operation targeting human trafficking and migrant smuggling across Latin America and the Caribbean has seen victims rescued, migrants detected and suspected perpetrators arrested in 32 countries. The fourth in INTERPOL’s ‘Turquesa’ series of operations, the five-day (28 November – 2 December) operation saw Latin American investigators use INTERPOL capabilities to work with police…

Human-trafficking lawsuits against Iowa school expected to be tried in 2024
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Human-trafficking lawsuits against Iowa school expected to be tried in 2024

A pair of federal lawsuits alleging that Western Iowa Tech Community College engaged in human trafficking are continuing to work their way through the court system. One lawsuit was filed entirely on behalf of 14 students from Chile, and the other was filed on behalf of 11 other students who mostly originate from Brazil. The…