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When undocumented clients come into Mayra Rodriguez-Alvarez’s office, they discover quickly why she calls herself “the nosy lawyer.” After becoming interested in human trafficking in 2022, the Hammond immigration attorney made it a mission of hers to determine whether her clients are also being trafficked, she told a room of more than 200 during the…
Human trafficking is the act of compelling someone to work, for little or no pay, through force, fraud, or coercion. It is a multidimensional problem that disproportionately impacts marginalized communities across the United States and around the world. While human trafficking can happen anywhere, systemic injustices like racism, homophobia, sexism, economic inequality, and more lead…
HENDERSONVILLE – The Rotary Clubs of Hendersonville and Four Seasons are partnering with other local non-profits and law enforcement to bring awareness to Human Trafficking locally and around the globe. Rotarians will sponsor the area’s second annual Red Sand Project from 4-6 p.m. July 28 at the Historic Henderson County Courthouse, and the public is…
GUEST COMMENTARY – I took the opportunity to see the movie Sound of Freedom recently, which I knew was about human trafficking, but had no appreciation for the extent of the problem. There were parts of the film that caused me to tear up, and after watching interviews with former HSI special agent Tim Ballard…
Ghana has made significant progress in prosecuting cases of human trafficking over the past five years. A total number of 210 individuals, out of 221 prosecuted for human trafficking and child labour related offences have also been convicted and sentenced with a fine and jail terms between 5-25 years.
Glory Matipile is featured in an episode of Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network. Scientology and its members are more and more involved in fighting human trafficking in different ways. Human Righs education and collaborative skills are key. JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, July 20, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Scientology and its members are more and more involved…
Human trafficking awareness advocates are reminding the public of signs of human trafficking, after a woman was discovered hiding in a Houston airport for 10 days. DALLAS — Days after the news that a Houston airport staffer helped a girl hiding in a terminal for 10 days, human trafficking awareness advocates are reminding the public…
Do you know what human trafficking looks like? Myths and misconceptions make the crime difficult to spot. Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including right here in the United…
There are more slaves today than at any other time in our history, even when slavery was legal. Did you know that? I didn’t until I saw the must-see movie of summer: “Sound of Freedom.” Movie reviews have been glowing: “It’s based on an incredible true story and it shines a light on the darkest…
Tampa (BLOOM) – Human trafficking is a pervasive and heinous crime that plagues our world, exploiting millions of individuals each year. To combat this issue effectively, it is crucial to gain a deep understanding of its realities. By shedding light on the scope, victims, contributing factors, and counter-trafficking efforts, we can work towards eradicating this…
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