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Domestic servitude is a form of labor exploitation in which individuals are forced to work in private households, often as domestic workers or maids. Victims of domestic servitude may be required to work long hours for little or no pay, and may be subject to physical, sexual, or psychological abuse. They may also be isolated from their families and communities, and may have their movements and communications restricted. Domestic servitude is a global problem, and it can occur in both developed and developing countries. Governments and organizations around the world are working to combat domestic servitude and protect the rights of domestic workers.
Human trafficking poses a threat to international peace and security. It undermines the rule of law, robs millions of their dignity and freedom, threatens public safety, and enriches transnational criminals and terrorists. National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is observed every year in the US on January 11 to raise awareness about human trafficking and aims…
During the month of January, governments, advocacy organizations, anti-trafficking entities, law enforcement officials, survivor advocates, communities of faith, businesses, and individuals all around the world unite to raise awareness to prevent and end human trafficking. In commemoration of the month, from Tuesday, January 10, 2023 through Friday, January 20, 2023, West Hollywood City Hall and…
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds of people have been forced or coerced into human trafficking over the past few years in Missouri, including nearly 330 of them confirmed in 2021. According to data collected from the National Human Trafficking Hotline, there were 240 cases of human trafficking in 2021. Of those cases, 327 victims were involved…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and officials are looking to raise awareness to assist victims. The Hamilton County Health Department posted online that “traffickers use force, fraud, or coercion to lure victims into forced labor, domestic servitude, or sexual exploitation.” The Tennessee Department of Health previously reported that the…
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost (R) will host his Fourth Annual Human Trafficking Summit next January 26 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Seventeen workshops will take place at the event, including examination of the trauma inflicted on trafficking survivors, best practices for serving those who have endured such crimes, discussion of why individuals solicit…
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio — As of June of this year, Ohio ranks fifth for human trafficking cases. But the state’s rate of human trafficking is the fourth highest at nearly four victims per 100,000 citizens. That’s significantly higher than the national average. Those troubling statistics are among the reasons for a special event in East…
Urgent actions are needed to prevent trafficking, ensure assistance and protection, and accountability. [iStockphoto] A United Nations human rights expert on Wednesday called on South Sudan to strengthen prevention measures and improve protection and support for victims of human trafficking. Urgent actions are needed to prevent trafficking, ensure assistance and protection, and accountability, UN Special…
Human trafficking is a serious issue that affects millions of people around the world. It is a form of modern slavery that involves the exploitation of people for labor, sexual exploitation, and other forms of exploitation. Learning about human trafficking can help people understand the issue and its consequences, and can also help people identify…
JUPITER — The owner of a Jupiter day spa has become the third woman to face charges in an international human trafficking and prostitution investigation as authorities have begun announcing the first arrests of men — 11 in Martin County alone — accused of soliciting sex at their storefront businesses. As part of the multi-agency…
The Honorable Janet L. Yellen Secretary of the Treasury U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20220 The Honorable Antony Blinken Secretary of State U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20520 December 8, 2022 Dear Secretary Yellen and Secretary Blinken: The undersigned nongovernmental organizations are writing to…
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