Foreign National

In the context of human trafficking, a Foreign National refers to a person who is not a citizen or resident of the country in which they are being trafficked. Foreign nationals are particularly vulnerable to trafficking due to their lack of legal protections, social networks, and knowledge of the local language and culture.

Traffickers may target foreign nationals through a variety of means, such as false job offers, promises of education or travel opportunities, or by exploiting their immigration status. Once trafficked, foreign nationals may be subjected to a range of exploitative conditions, such as forced labor, debt bondage, or sex trafficking.

Foreign nationals who are trafficked may face additional challenges in accessing support and services, such as legal aid, healthcare, and social assistance. Language barriers, fear of deportation, and lack of familiarity with local institutions and laws can all make it difficult for victims to seek help or report their exploitation.

Efforts to combat human trafficking must take into account the particular vulnerabilities faced by foreign nationals, and ensure that support and protection services are accessible to all victims, regardless of their nationality or immigration status. This may include measures to increase awareness and outreach to migrant communities, as well as policies and programs to protect the rights of migrant workers and prevent the exploitation of vulnerable populations.

 

 

Understanding and Pursuing Labor Trafficking Cases Collaboratively – MDPI
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Understanding and Pursuing Labor Trafficking Cases Collaboratively – MDPI

1. Introduction The Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) was introduced in 2000, defining sex and labor trafficking and creating criminal statutes to facilitate investigations, prosecutions, and provide victim services in the United States [1]. Despite the TVPA, most local law enforcement agencies required years to begin investigating street level prostitution and residential brothels as potential…

What those TikTok videos about human-trafficking get wrong – The Toronto Star
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What those TikTok videos about human-trafficking get wrong – The Toronto Star

Videos circulating on TikTok might make you think the kidnappers are lurking behind every corner. A new trend on the popular social-media platform has young people warning about human trafficking and how to avoid becoming a victim. Some of the videos describe down-to-earth scenarios women face when out and about. For example, one TikTokker describes…

Sustain fight vs human trafficking – ex-DoJ official
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Sustain fight vs human trafficking – ex-DoJ official

FORMER justice undersecretary Jose Vicente Salazar on Tuesday urged the government to keep the fight against human trafficking “at all costs” as he welcomed the Senate investigation on the reported human trafficking at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). He was referring to the Senate blue ribbon committee (BRC) probe on the alleged “new high-end”…

Poe seeks Senate probe into possible human trafficking at NAIA using private aircraft
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Poe seeks Senate probe into possible human trafficking at NAIA using private aircraft

Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday called for a Senate investigation into possible human trafficking activities using private aircraft at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). During Wednesday’s session, Poe delivered a privilege speech about an alleged human trafficking incident on February 13 involving an aircraft operated by Cloud Nine No. 1 Leasing Company Ltd., a…

State Police Offer Tips to Recognize Human Trafficking – Eye On Annapolis
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State Police Offer Tips to Recognize Human Trafficking – Eye On Annapolis

With January being Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Maryland State Police are urging the public to recognize potential warning signs to reduce the chances of others becoming victims in the future. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, a child is trafficked for the purpose of sexual exploitation every two minutes in the United States. There…

RGM Airport a human trafficking hotspot – The Standard
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RGM Airport a human trafficking hotspot – The Standard

CASES of human trafficking at Zimbabwe’s main airport are rising amid allegations that syndicates made up of security agents and political heavyweights are facilitating the illegal entry into the country for foreign nationals enroute to South Africa. Respect Gono, the Immigration Department director-general, told The Standard that the country had no “global management system” to…

United Way: January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month
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United Way: January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month

United Way Lenawee Monroe web logo January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Jan. 11 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Human trafficking is a humanitarian crisis that is a form of modern-day slavery. Not only is human trafficking prevalent around the world, but also cases of human trafficking are reported in all 50 states. Victims…

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month – Newberry Observer
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January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month – Newberry Observer

January is recognized as slavery and national human trafficking awareness month. Despite the emphasis on national awareness and that slavery was officially abolished in 1865, via the passage of the 13th Amendment, many Americans are often unaware of what it is and are shocked to find that human trafficking, also known as modern-day slavery, is…

Ending January recognizing Human Trafficking Prevention Month – Seymour Tribune
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Ending January recognizing Human Trafficking Prevention Month – Seymour Tribune

The National Human Trafficking Hotline website showed that at any given time in 2021, approximately 27.6 million people were in forced labor. While January is coming to a close, it is a month that spreads awareness and educates others on human trafficking prevention. Human trafficking is defined as the use of force, fraud or coercion…

U.S. Attorney, YWCA Wheeling To Host Human Trafficking Seminar – The Intelligencer
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U.S. Attorney, YWCA Wheeling To Host Human Trafficking Seminar – The Intelligencer

WHEELING – A discussion about human trafficking geared toward local law enforcement and social service providers is set for Wheeling next week. The Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia and the YWCA Wheeling are partnering to present “Human Trafficking: An Invisible Epidemic” from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday…