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Indigenous People are the original inhabitants of a particular region or country. They have a unique culture, language, and way of life that has been passed down through generations. Indigenous people often face challenges and discrimination due to their status as minority groups. Many indigenous communities around the world are working to preserve their cultural heritage and assert their rights as distinct peoples.
Indigenous people are among the groups most vulnerable to human trafficking due to factors such as poverty, displacement, and discrimination. Indigenous women and girls are particularly vulnerable to sex trafficking. Traffickers often prey on their vulnerability and target them for sexual exploitation. Indigenous communities are also less likely to have access to services and support for survivors.
WARNING: This article contains graphic content and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it. Sierra, 34, is determined to speak out about how she survived what she calls a hellish ordeal. Raised by a mother who moved frequently between the United States and Akwesasne — a Mohawk community bordering Cornwall, Ont. — Sierra said she had…
ILIGAN, Philippines – Police and Marines have rescued 15 people, including three toddlers, from a human trafficking syndicate during a two-day operation on the waters off Tawi-Tawi, according to a military task force on Monday, February 13. The rescue missions were spearheaded by the Joint Task Force Tawi-Tawi and involved members of the Marine…
Today, the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (PITF) met for the second time in the Biden-Harris Administration. A member of the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking also joined the meeting and spoke about the Council’s 2022 report, which includes insights and recommendations for how the Federal Government can…
About 50 people demonstrated Saturday outside the office of the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada, at 2330 Paseo Del Prado in Las Vegas, to bring attention to the unusually high rates of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and murder suffered by female members of Indigenous groups throughout the country. There are about 55,000 Indigenous…
February 2023 Vice President Harris continues to lead the implementation of the Root Causes Strategy, which tackles the drivers of irregular migration by improving the conditions in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras so people do not feel compelled to leave their homes. This includes tackling economic, governance, and security challenges. These efforts are providing hope…
WARNING: This story contains content that may be upsetting to some readers. Links to support services are included at the end of the article. A human trafficking survivor is sharing her story to help teach police and front-line workers about the warning signs and the effects of such abuse. Jessica Desmond-Solomon talked about her experience…
With eyes on Arizona this week, one organization has launched a campaign — It’s a Penalty — to raise awareness about a crisis: human trafficking. The numbers are staggering. Among the facts and figures from It’s A Penalty, which works collaboratively to end human trafficking, exploitation and abuse using major sports events as vehicles for…
PHOENIX — As human trafficking continues to alarm the nation, advocates and a survivor in Arizona discussed bringing awareness to human trafficking prevention on Wednesday. “Every experience was a rock bottom for me. Thinking about what I just did, thinking about what I had to endure, wanting those late nights and early mornings to be…
Brandon advocates say more resources are needed to address the exploitation and trafficking of Indigenous women and youth in the city. The issue has been under the spotlight since Winnipeg police announced earlier this week that they believe the remains of two Indigenous women are in a nearby landfill. Police say they believe the women,…
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) led the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Republic Act (RA) 11596, otherwise known as “An Act Prohibiting the Practice of Child Marriage and Imposing Penalties for Violations Thereof” on Wednesday, December 7. Signed into law on December 10, 2021, RA 11596 promotes…
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