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.

Migrants: 2,700 Tunisian minors in Italy in 2021 – IOM
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Migrants: 2,700 Tunisian minors in Italy in 2021 – IOM

(ANSAmed) – TUNIS, SEPTEMBER 20 – The number of people who have reached Italy from Tunisia and Libya have increased by 33% in 2021 compared to 2020, said the mission chief for Tunisia of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Azzouz Samri. He made the statement at the opening session of the seventh edition of…

Jubilee Havens holds ‘Stop the Traffic’ color walk-run to raise awareness of human trafficking
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Jubilee Havens holds ‘Stop the Traffic’ color walk-run to raise awareness of human trafficking

September 19, 2022 Many gathered in D’Iberville’s Town Green to participate in Jubilee Havens ‘Stop the Traffic’ Color Walk. Jubilee Havens is a group on a mission to provide safe havens for victims of human trafficking. The walk gave people a chance to support a great cause while having fun and getting some great exercise….

United For The Fight aims to eliminate human trafficking in Prince George's Co. – WTOP
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United For The Fight aims to eliminate human trafficking in Prince George's Co. – WTOP

This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference from our community authored by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. Most people don’t believe that it’s going on in their own backyard, human trafficking. The local chapters of two historic sororities have come together to combat the problem in Prince George’s…

6 Idaho victims helped during human trafficking operation
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6 Idaho victims helped during human trafficking operation

BOISE, Idaho — Hope. It is one word that can be very powerful. That is what one operation provided to 6 Idaho women who were victims of human trafficking. Treasure Valley Human Trafficking Taskforce is made up of multiple law enforcement agencies and community partners coming together; their goal is to combat human trafficking in…

Human trafficking is happening in Newfoundland – SaltWire
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Human trafficking is happening in Newfoundland – SaltWire

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Despite advocates’ best efforts to raise awareness and understanding, there’s long been a misconception in Newfoundland and Labrador that human trafficking isn’t a local issue, Angela Crockwell said Thursday, Sept. 15. Crockwell has done countless media interviews and made numerous public statements since she assumed the role of executive director of…

Mozambique: Police arrest 18-year-old in possession of human organs
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Mozambique: Police arrest 18-year-old in possession of human organs

The Mozambican police have detained a young man in possession of several human organs in the centre of the country, a source at the corporation told Lusa today. The 18-year-old man allegedly attacked and killed a private security guard at a residence in Vanduzi district, before removing some of his organs on the orders of…

Pieper Lewis: Other cases of sex trafficking victims convicted or penalized – CNN
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Pieper Lewis: Other cases of sex trafficking victims convicted or penalized – CNN

Pieper Lewis, who killed her alleged rapist in 2020, received a deferred judgment from Polk County District Judge David Porter after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter and willful injury.  Lewis is just one of several teenagers — often of color — who have been legally penalized or convicted of killing their sex trafficker or assaulter…

Legitimate Businesses Used as Fronts for Human Trafficking in Argentina – InSight Crime
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Legitimate Businesses Used as Fronts for Human Trafficking in Argentina – InSight Crime

By InSight Crime Argentina continues to struggle with a human trafficking crisis as domestic and international criminal networks use a range of legal businesses to hide their activities and elude authorities. In a recent case, Argentine authorities dismantled an international human trafficking network in early September, arresting three people accused of trafficking women to Turkey…

Satanic panic is making a comeback, fueled by QAnon believers and GOP influencers
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Satanic panic is making a comeback, fueled by QAnon believers and GOP influencers

Editor’s note: this is a look into American news as well as culture. PROVO, Utah — On June 1, David Leavitt, the prosecuting attorney for Utah County, stood behind a lectern in his windowless Provo office before a gaggle of reporters. Wearing a gray suit and an exasperated look, he wanted to make something categorically…

Gerard Butler’s G-Base Boards Remi Adeleke’s Human Trafficking Thriller ‘Unexpected Redemption’ (Exclusive)
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Gerard Butler’s G-Base Boards Remi Adeleke’s Human Trafficking Thriller ‘Unexpected Redemption’ (Exclusive)

Butler and Alan Siegel’s production company is teaming with Adeleke for his feature directorial debut, which delves into the world of human trafficking and organ harvesting.