India

India is a country located in South Asia. It is the second most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion people. India has a rich and diverse culture, with many different languages, religions, and traditions. Hindi and English are the two official languages of India, and the country has a federal parliamentary democratic system of government. India has a long and complex history, and it has been home to many great civilizations, including the Indus Valley civilization and the Maurya and Mughal empires. India is a rapidly developing country and is one of the world’s largest economies, with a growing technology and service sector. Some of India’s major cities include Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore.

11 Men Arrested in Sting Operation Targeting Human Trafficking through Prostitution in Dubuque
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11 Men Arrested in Sting Operation Targeting Human Trafficking through Prostitution in Dubuque

Click a link below to jump to a particular article or scroll down to read the whole blog post. 11 Men Arrested in Prostitution Sting in Dubuque The NAHT Needs Your Help to Ensure the Iowa Legislature Passes the Safe Harbor Bill (HF 2464) New Human Trafficking Trainer at Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Iowa Faith-Based…

Using Microbiome-Based Approaches to Deprogram Chronic Disorders and Extend the Healthspan following Adverse Childhood Experiences

Using Microbiome-Based Approaches to Deprogram Chronic Disorders and Extend the Healthspan following Adverse Childhood Experiences

Abstract Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), which can include child trafficking, are known to program children for disrupted biological cycles, premature aging, microbiome dysbiosis, immune-inflammatory misregulation, and chronic disease multimorbidity. To date, the microbiome has not been a major focus of deprogramming efforts despite its emerging role in every aspect of ACE-related dysbiosis and dysfunction. This…

16 Ethical Brands We Love
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16 Ethical Brands We Love

It’s no secret that the clothing and textile industries often utilize forced labor, human trafficking victims, and unfair working conditions to keep costs low and profit margins high. When the demand for cheap clothing is high, many large companies will compromise worker safety to satisfy this demand. Oftentimes, this means outsourcing the manufacturing to countries…

Raising Awareness in Schools
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Raising Awareness in Schools

“One child, one teacher, one pen, and one book can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai.

Children are like clay. We can mold them into any shape and form just by our actions or our words. If we take the time to educate children, FTS and our partners believe that many lives will change, for the better. That’s why our team in India has been working with secondary schools in Bhadohi and Mirzapur to raise awareness on safe international read more >

Migration Vigilance Committees
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Migration Vigilance Committees

Posted by Kuldeep Singh Chauhan on February 10, 2022 Free the Slaves along with our partner organizations MSEMVS and Verite are running The Safe Migration to GCC program in the Mirzapur and Bhadohi districts of Uttar Pradesh. To learn more about the safe migration guide click here. If you’re interested in learning about how we’re working…

“It’s Time to Talk Human Trafficking” Through Stop-Now
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“It’s Time to Talk Human Trafficking” Through Stop-Now

Harold D’Souza shares his story  Harold D’Souza strives to give a voice of courage, hope, and freedom for all victims of human trafficking. I had never had the opportunity to hear his voice before, so when I joined this discussion through Zoom. I really didn’t know what to expect.  What I found was a very…

Born to Live, Not Born to Work: The Implications of New Proposed Labour Regulations in India
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Born to Live, Not Born to Work: The Implications of New Proposed Labour Regulations in India

Image description: A person working on a pottery wheel.  The Indian government is currently considering allowing factories in India to extend daily permissible work hours from the current norm of 9 hours per day or 48 hours per week, under the Factories Act, to 12 hours per day for 4 days per week. Should this…

Using Graffiti to Prevent Modern Slavery
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Using Graffiti to Prevent Modern Slavery

The writing’s on the wall – literally. Free the Slaves partner MSEMVS has been painting messages in Indian communities to educate people about the risks of leaving home to find work.

Thousands of Indian laborers migrate each year to the Middle East. For many, it’s a journey into modern slavery.

Free the Slaves and Verité are working with Indian community groups to disseminate information about the warning signs of exploitative foreign work opportunities. One of the best read more >

Countries Unite to Tackle Smuggling of Migrants in South Eastern Europe
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Countries Unite to Tackle Smuggling of Migrants in South Eastern Europe

Skopje, (North Macedonia) 9-10 December 2021 – Crimes that cross borders can only be stopped through cross border cooperation. This was the main message of the Regional Expert Group Meeting on countering migrant smuggling in Skopje, North Macedonia. The event, which was organised by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the…