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.

Vienna Conference against Human Trafficking in October – Vindobona.org
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Vienna Conference against Human Trafficking in October – Vindobona.org

The Vienna Conference against Trafficking in Human Beings, which has evolved from the series of annual events held on the occasion of the EU Anti-Trafficking Day, will take place this year on October 13, once again in a hybrid format. This conference has been organized since 2007 in cooperation with the Vienna Institute for International…

Local Flatbush Salon Brings Awareness To Human Trafficking | Prospect Heights, NY Patch
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Local Flatbush Salon Brings Awareness To Human Trafficking | Prospect Heights, NY Patch

On Friday, Oct. 7, Vedette Beauty & Skincare is partnering with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office to host Strength & Beauty, a wellness day celebration honoring survivors of human sex trafficking with free makeovers while educating the public on preventive measures. Owner Khadine Barakat was shocked when a client shared her story about her daughter…

Oct. 5 – Traffick Jam sets conference for January 2023 – Savannah Business Journal
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Oct. 5 – Traffick Jam sets conference for January 2023 – Savannah Business Journal

October 5, 2022 – The Savannah Interagency Diversity Council (SIDC) will educate and inform Chatham and surrounding counties about human trafficking at its 8th annual event at Savannah State University.  A workshop for law enforcement will be hosted on Jan. 27 followed by a free community workshop on Jan. 28. Organizers of Traffick Jam will…

Slave-Free Alliance seminar inspires businesses to build resilience against modern slavery
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Slave-Free Alliance seminar inspires businesses to build resilience against modern slavery

Dozens of professionals joined together to share their insights on how they are taking steps to mitigate the risks of modern slavery and labour exploitation in their operations and supply chains. A total of 120 people – representing 65 organisations – attended a full-day event hosted on 29th September by Slave-Free Alliance, an international social…

Justice Ministry launches national referral mechanism to combat human trafficking – Jordan
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Justice Ministry launches national referral mechanism to combat human trafficking – Jordan

AMMAN — The Ministry of Justice on Monday launched the “National Referral Mechanism and Standard Operating Procedures in Dealing with Human Trafficking Cases”. The mechanism was announced during a conference held in Amman in the presence of government officials and ambassadors, as well as representatives of local and international non-profit organisations. Deputising for Minister of…

Monday Starter: Maryknoll sister is Talitha Kum's new international coordinator
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Monday Starter: Maryknoll sister is Talitha Kum's new international coordinator

Editor’s note: Global Sisters Report’s Monday Starter is a weekly feature from GSR staff writers that rounds up news from or about women religious that you may otherwise have missed. Talitha Kum, the sister-led international network that advocates against human trafficking, has a new leader. Maryknoll Sr. Abby Avelino will be the organization’s third international…

Quebec votes, sex workers challenging Criminal Code : In The News for Oct. 3
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Quebec votes, sex workers challenging Criminal Code : In The News for Oct. 3

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 3 … What we are watching in Canada … Quebecers are heading to the polls today after a five-week provincial election campaign dominated by issues…

Salt and light on human trafficking | Opinion | hpj.com
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Salt and light on human trafficking | Opinion | hpj.com

Editor’s note: PBJ Learning is non-denominational. Human trafficking is a serious problem but certainly one that is easy to not spend any time on unless you have personally been affected. At a recent conference Dr. Katherine Welch from Indiana had just returned from 20 years in Thailand and she shared what she witnessed regarding trafficking…

'Real People That We Care About Are Being Exploited' – POLITICO
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'Real People That We Care About Are Being Exploited' – POLITICO

MEDFORD, ORE. — Early on a warm August morning in 2021 — as helicopters and drones hovered overhead — three women huddled under a sheet of plastic in a southern Oregon greenhouse. Outside, state, federal and county law enforcement were raiding the massive unlicensed cannabis farm where the women had worked for two months. Officers…