International

International means involving or relating to more than one country. It can refer to things that happen or exist between countries, such as international trade, international relations, or international law. It can also refer to things that are shared by or are common to many countries, such as languages, organizations, or standards.

The term “international” is often used to distinguish something that is not limited to a single country or region. For example, an international organization is one that is made up of members from multiple countries, and international law is a set of rules that applies to multiple countries. In contrast, something that is national is limited to a single country or nation.

Overall, the term is often used to describe things that happen or exist on a global scale, or that involve multiple countries.

There are 195 countries in the world. This includes 193 countries that are members of the United Nations, as well as two countries that are not UN members but are recognized by the organization: the Holy See (Vatican City) and the State of Palestine.

Transnational

Transnational refers to something that transcends national boundaries or involves multiple countries. This can apply to a wide range of things, such as organizations, activities, or ideas. For example, a transnational corporation is a company that operates in multiple countries, and a transnational crime is a crime that is committed in more than one country. Transnationalism is a term that is often used in the context of globalization, as it refers to the interconnectedness of people, organizations, and ideas across national borders.

Trafficking Inc.: Forced labor in Massachusetts – WGBH
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Trafficking Inc.: Forced labor in Massachusetts – WGBH

Melba regularly showed up at Boston Children’s Hospital in 2018 to accompany a child she cared for who was being treated there. But nobody noticed — or asked about — Melba’s own suffering. The petite Filipina was miserable, working more than 100 hours a week as a maid and nanny, earning between $400 and $550…

Human trafficking trial of seven Chinese nationals postponed due to language barrier
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Human trafficking trial of seven Chinese nationals postponed due to language barrier

The trial of seven Chinese nationals arrested for alleged human trafficking and child labour was on Monday postponed in the High Court in Johannesburg to Friday next week as the court tries to secure a Mandarin interpreter. “It emerged in court that the previous interpreter spoke Cantonese and the accused were battling to follow proceedings…

The Time Is Now | UNICEF
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The Time Is Now | UNICEF

We also couldn’t foresee the global COVID-19 pandemic, the number and intensity of conflicts and natural disasters, or the snail-paced response to the impacts of climate change. Each of these exacerbates girls’ vulnerabilities, exposes them to new risks, and for millions of girls, further disrupts their access to quality healthcare, sanitation, education, and nutrition. During…

Regulating cryptocurrency ATMs is necessary to combat illicit cyber activities – Bollyinside
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Regulating cryptocurrency ATMs is necessary to combat illicit cyber activities – Bollyinside

Using crypto ATMs for criminal activities According to a research by the GAO, because cryptocurrency ATMs are less closely regulated than cryptocurrency exchanges, they contribute to the surge in criminal activities. As a result, it is challenging to follow transactions made at ATMs. FBI officials believe that the growth of the cryptocurrency industry would increase…

Human Trafficker Sentenced to Five Years Imprisonment, Ordered to Pay 20,000 Cedi Compensation to Victim
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Human Trafficker Sentenced to Five Years Imprisonment, Ordered to Pay 20,000 Cedi Compensation to Victim

ACCRA, GHANA – The Jasikan Circuit Court, in the Jasikan District of the Oti Region on September 20, 2022, sentenced a 45-year-old fisherman to a five-year imprisonment term for the offense of human trafficking and ordered him to pay a compensation of 20,000 cedis to the victim. Spanning 13 months, the court proceedings started on…

Ending the Silence on Child Sexual Exploitation: A Podcast Episode on She Leads
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Ending the Silence on Child Sexual Exploitation: A Podcast Episode on She Leads

In our latest podcast episode we cover She Leads, a programme dedicated to amplifying the voices of girls and young women across Africa and the Middle East. In our new podcast episode on a joint ECPAT, Plan International Netherlands, Defence for Children – ECPAT the Netherlands (DCI-ECPAT), African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET), and…

Expanding Our Anti-Trafficking Work into Ecuador – Love Justice International
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Expanding Our Anti-Trafficking Work into Ecuador – Love Justice International

“We have been praying for over 15 years to be able to do what we’re starting right now.” Melania Toledo, our new project manager in Ecuador, shared on a staff Zoom call the story of how her organization, Fundación Casa Mis Sueños, came to partner with Love Justice this year. Since modern slavery happens in…

More African journalists to have advance training on human trafficking – Expertise France
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More African journalists to have advance training on human trafficking – Expertise France

Plans are well ahead to get more African journalists to partake in an advance training on human trafficking and its related issues in Africa and the world at large. The training which would be funded by the European Union and organized by Expertise France seeks to broaden the knowledge of African journalists in the combat…

US “strongly” condemn killing of 15 migrants in Libya
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US “strongly” condemn killing of 15 migrants in Libya

U.S. Embassy in Libya “strongly” condemned on Sunday the reported killing of at least 15 migrants and asylum seekers in Sabratha, west of Tripoli. The Embassy called on Libyan authorities to “swiftly investigate this horrific attack, prosecute the criminals involved, and intensify efforts to combat human trafficking to the fullest extent.” Libyan rescue workers have…