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.

Global Estimates Reveal Modern Slavery Is on the Rise
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Global Estimates Reveal Modern Slavery Is on the Rise

Global estimates of modern slavery are up from 40 million to 50 million in the last five years, according to a new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO). The dread rippling through our staff Slack channel upon hearing this update was almost tangible. It’s easy to feel discouraged about this at first, but on…

Ulysses from Ghana, a film inspired by Mohamed Ben Abdallah, screened in Paris
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Ulysses from Ghana, a film inspired by Mohamed Ben Abdallah, screened in Paris

The South-South Cooperation Council for Sustainable Development (SSCC) has screened Docufiction Ulysses from Ghana at a film screening event held at UNESCO’S headquarters in Paris, France. Ulysses from Ghana is inspired by the play “Slaves” written by Ghanaian author and playwright Mohamed Ben Abdallah. The Transatlantic trade, depicted in the play, marked one of the…

Secondary education can reduce child marriage by 66%: UNICEF – Down To Earth
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Secondary education can reduce child marriage by 66%: UNICEF – Down To Earth

Secondary education stronger, more consistent protection against child marriage than primary school education Two of every three child marriages would be stopped in the world only if all girls could complete secondary school, a new UNICEf report claimed. The numbers would fall 80 per cent if all girls continued on to higher education, the report mentioned….

The Walk for Freedom Brings Attention to the Human Trafficking in Texas – News/Talk 1470 KYYW
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The Walk for Freedom Brings Attention to the Human Trafficking in Texas – News/Talk 1470 KYYW

Beyond Trafficking will be hosting Abilene’s annual ‘Walk for Freedom.’ The walk is to raise awareness of the human trafficking issues in our own backyard and unite the community to combat human trafficking. The Walk will begin and end at Everman Park on North 1st and Pine street on Saturday, October 15th, beginning with registration…

Why We Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children – Radical.net
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Why We Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children – Radical.net

Editor’s note: we are a non-denominational organization. Throughout Scripture, God’s heart for orphans and vulnerable children is clearly proclaimed. God declares himself to be “father of the fatherless” (Psalm 68:5), executing justice on behalf of the vulnerable (Deuteronomy 10:18). Approximately 153 million children worldwide are orphans. Many of these children are vulnerable to forced labor…

Grand Island Trafficking Coalition relaunches amid rising digital misinformation
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Grand Island Trafficking Coalition relaunches amid rising digital misinformation

Brandon Summers   Grand Island Area Coalition on Trafficking is being relaunched. A luncheon for GIACT members held at CHI Health St. Francis Wednesday brought together representatives from multiple local agencies, including Hall County Attorney’s Office, Grand Island YWCA, Willow Rising, Heartland United Way and more. GIACT’s mission is to coordinate efforts as community partners,…

Where is Sex-Cult Leader Larry Ray Now? – The Cinemaholic
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Where is Sex-Cult Leader Larry Ray Now? – The Cinemaholic

As a documentary that lives up to its title in almost every way imaginable, Peacock’s ‘Sex, Lies, and the College Cult’ can only be described as equal parts horrid, shocking, as well as terrifying. That’s because it delves deep into the way a single man managed to brainwash his daughter’s friends at the reputed Sarah…

Group in Grand Island shining a light on human trafficking – KSNB
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Group in Grand Island shining a light on human trafficking – KSNB

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) – Several Grand Island agencies gathered on Wednesday morning to learn about the problem of human trafficking in the city. The event was hosted by the Grand Island Area Coalition on Trafficking. They used to the event to present some alarming statistics such as how human trafficking is the second largest…

US Department of Labor announces new reports, tools in global effort to end child, forced labor
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US Department of Labor announces new reports, tools in global effort to end child, forced labor

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor has announced updated and new tools designed to eliminate child and forced labor worldwide by detailing the scope and potential sources of the problems, and providing guidance to those combating them. The department’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs has published the 10th edition of its “List of Goods…

How Technology and Training Can Stop Human Trafficking in its Tracks
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How Technology and Training Can Stop Human Trafficking in its Tracks

On April 8, 2022, a 15-year-old girl went missing from a Mavericks basketball game at the American Airlines Center Arena in Dallas. Surveillance cameras later captured her leaving the arena with an unidentified male who got into the game using a fake ticket. The girl was found 11 days after her abduction thanks to an…