Identify

To identify something means to recognize or establish its identity. This can involve comparing it to a known standard or reference, or using various clues or characteristics to determine what it is. For example, someone might identify a plant by its leaves, flowers, or fruit, or identify a person by their face, voice, or name. Identifying something can also involve assigning it a label or category, such as a particular type or class. The process of identification can be important for providing information, for making decisions, or for understanding the world around us.

 

 

GFEMS Announces New Award to Fight Forced Labor in Brazil
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GFEMS Announces New Award to Fight Forced Labor in Brazil

The Global Fund to End Modern Slavery (GFEMS) is launching a new partnership with the Program to End Modern Slavery at the United States Department of State Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons targeting labor trafficking in the coffee supply chain in Brazil.

Victims of human trafficking being ‘punished and stigmatized’ 
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Victims of human trafficking being ‘punished and stigmatized’ 

Siobhán Mullally, UN Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, said States fail to identify and protect victims, often because of their alleged association with terrorist groups, and related stigma, discrimination, and racism. 

The Role of Technology in Human Trafficking
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The Role of Technology in Human Trafficking

Vienna (Austria) 14 October 2021 – Human traffickers who trick people with fake job offers and promises and then exploit them for profit are taking advantage of online technologies for every step of their criminal activities. Research conducted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) shows how victims are being targeted and recruited…

Human Trafficking in the Hospitality Industry
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Human Trafficking in the Hospitality Industry

Human Trafficking in the Hospitality Industry When most people think of human trafficking, they think of kidnappers and vans and feel they could spot a victim of human trafficking easily enough. However, this is rarely the case. The reality is that human trafficking efforts and exploitation occur everywhere, and much of it in public, though […]

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Main Drivers of Human Trafficking in Brazil
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Main Drivers of Human Trafficking in Brazil

Brasília (Brazil) 16 September 2021 A new UNODC report on human trafficking trends in Brazil highlights how socio-economic vulnerability and the lack of decent employment opportunities are leading people into the hands of criminal networks who exploit them for profit. The publication, “National Report on Trafficking in Persons 2017-2020”, brings together knowledge and expertise from…

Barriers to the access and utilization of healthcare for trafficked youth in the United States

Barriers to the access and utilization of healthcare for trafficked youth in the United States

PMID: 34419901 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2021.105259 Background: Child trafficking is a pervasive public health problem in the United States, with significant health consequences for survivors. Previous studies demonstrated that survivors face barriers to healthcare, though much of the literature has not solely focused on domestic child trafficking. Objective: To identify barriers to healthcare faced by survivors of child trafficking…

DataJam Against Exploitation
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DataJam Against Exploitation

Vienna (Austria) 7 June 2021 A web application that can support police investigations into human trafficking rings has taken the top prize at the recent “DataJam Against Exploitation” competition. The team behind the winning entry, ‘Buyer Resist’, consists of five young professionals from British Columbia, Canada who were among 75 participants of 16 different nationalities…

Not Alone: Putting Survivor Leadership in the Spotlight
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Not Alone: Putting Survivor Leadership in the Spotlight

Earlier this month, our team had the distinct privilege to visit the Bullock Museum’s exhibit on human trafficking which intentionally highlights survivor’s experiences. We were moved by the information presented, and the stories shared were especially powerful. It served as a sobering reminder of the reason why we do this work and also highlighted the…

NHTTAC offering free training for SUD treatment providers to support human trafficking survivors
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NHTTAC offering free training for SUD treatment providers to support human trafficking survivors

The National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center, through its SOAR to Health and Wellness Training Program, invites organizations to form teams for a free, six-week training opportunity and technical assistance package to strengthen your organization’s substance use treatment and referral system for survivors of human trafficking. Training will cover the creation of action…