Event

An event is a planned occurrence or happening, typically one that is of public interest. Events can be large or small, and they can take place in a variety of different settings, such as schools, community centers, or public spaces. Events can be organized for a variety of reasons, including to celebrate a holiday or special occasion, to raise awareness about an issue, or to entertain or educate people. Events may be open to the general public, or they may be private and only open to invited guests. Events can be a fun and engaging way to bring people together, and they can provide opportunities for learning, networking, and socializing.

ECPAT invites you to join ECLAG high-level panel event to discuss how the EU can Combat Child Sexual Abuse Online effectively
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ECPAT invites you to join ECLAG high-level panel event to discuss how the EU can Combat Child Sexual Abuse Online effectively

PRESS RELEASE: 16 March 2023  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  European child protection organizations have formed an informal coalition – ECLAG – to jointly make available their expertise to policymakers ECLAG will host a high-level event on March 20 in Brussels on what the vital new EU legislation needs in order to be effective Among the speakers…

Madison coffee shop has mission to combat human trafficking – Spectrum News
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Madison coffee shop has mission to combat human trafficking – Spectrum News

MADISON, Wis. — Human trafficking is a complex issue that affects thousands of peoples lives every year. While many people consider human trafficking to be an international issue, that is not the case. Mallory Orr first learned about trafficking at the young age of 19. Since then, she has never been able to stop advocating for…

Fighting Human Trafficking as a Survivor Leader | United Way Worldwide
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Fighting Human Trafficking as a Survivor Leader | United Way Worldwide

To mark #MyFreedomDay on March 16, a day-long student-driven event to raise awareness of human trafficking, United Way is re-publishing this blog by a person with lived experience of human trafficking. As part of our commitment to empowering survivors, United Way and Survivor Alliance have opened up applications for a new fellowship for human trafficking…

News from the state of Tennessee
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News from the state of Tennessee

By: State Senator Page Walley  Supporting firefighters suffering from PTSD Among many important bills we are advancing in the Senate is a proposal that seeks to reduce stigma and provide support for firefighters following a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis. The measure was unanimously passed in our Commerce and Labor committee. The bill allows firefighters…

Mass yoga event held to create awareness on the scourge of trafficking – The Hindu
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Mass yoga event held to create awareness on the scourge of trafficking – The Hindu

Scores of yoga practitioners hit the mat in the early hours of Saturday here to register their protest and oppose  child and girl trafficking and create public awareness of the issue. Braving the morning chill that tends to linger till 8 a.m. the yoga practitioners performed various asanas and expressed their ire against trafficking. The…

Human trafficking is big business in coastal Georgia | local news
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Human trafficking is big business in coastal Georgia | local news

Joe Leek couldn’t believe his ears as he listened to Susan Norris speak at a recent conference of the Rotary Club of District 6920. Norris, founder and CEO of Rescuing Hope and author of “Rescuing Hope: A Story of Sex Trafficking in America,” spoke about the proliferation of human trafficking for labor and sex slavery…

Survive and Thrive honors 6 for efforts to end human trafficking in – Tallahassee Democrat
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Survive and Thrive honors 6 for efforts to end human trafficking in – Tallahassee Democrat

The Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) recently honored six local changemakers and their teams for helping strengthen the community against sex and labor trafficking. Founded in 2015, STAC assists human trafficking survivors and empowers communities with the tools to recognize, report and prevent trafficking. As a member of the National Human Trafficking Hotline, STAC…

How Two Former Models Are Working To End Human Trafficking – Essence
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How Two Former Models Are Working To End Human Trafficking – Essence

The global crisis of human trafficking sadly hits closer to home than one might think. Monica Watkins knows this all too well. She is the co-founder of Beauty For Freedom (BFF), a non-profit organization that empowers young survivors of human trafficking through creative art therapy. “A two-year study revealed that 40% of sex trafficking victims…

FBI agents, advocates bring awareness to rising human trafficking among youth in Southeast Texas
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FBI agents, advocates bring awareness to rising human trafficking among youth in Southeast Texas

BEAUMONT, Texas — The Federal Bureau of Investigation Beaumont is currently investigating 1,600 active cases across the United States. FBI Supervisory Senior Resident Agent Nicole Sinegar says in the digital age, the youth are more inclined to be lured into pimp culture.   “From the rap songs, and videos, they like the idea of someone…

'It happens in casinos every single day': Lincoln Warhorse staff get human trafficking training
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'It happens in casinos every single day': Lincoln Warhorse staff get human trafficking training

4 hours agoLINCOLN, Neb (KLKN) – Warhorse and its parent company, Ho-Chunk Inc., say they’re working to stop human trafficking before it begins. This week, they held training sessions with over 100 employees who will eventually be working in their new hotels and casinos in Nebraska. Rachael Johnson, director of government affairs for Ho-Chunk, said…