Media

Media refers to the various forms of communication, such as television, radio, newspapers, and the internet, that are used to convey information and entertainment to the public. Media can play a powerful role in shaping people’s attitudes, beliefs, and behavior, and can have a significant impact on society. Media outlets are typically owned and controlled by private companies or individuals, and can be subject to various forms of regulation and censorship. The media landscape is constantly evolving, with the rise of digital technologies and social media platforms leading to new ways of accessing and sharing information.

 

 

Migrant smuggling and human trafficking – The Nation
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Migrant smuggling and human trafficking – The Nation

Unemployment and extreme pov­erty in various countries have made many millions of men, women, and children vulnerable to traf­ficking and smuggling. Spurred by the twin crises of rising in­flation and unemployment, scores of Pakistanis are cross­ing national borders through illegal routes. They are even­tually victimised by people who exploit their poverty and helplessness. Due to…

Human trafficking seminar presents the reality of trafficking in the city and how to keep watch
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Human trafficking seminar presents the reality of trafficking in the city and how to keep watch

PETERSBURG—Upon exiting the I-95 and entering the city, a huge billboard on Washington St. greets drivers, asking people to report incidents of human trafficking. Human trafficking is happening more often than you think, and it doesn’t necessarily look like the things you imagine it to be: a white van abducting people, according to the city’s…

Nigerian politician accused of organ trafficking to UK paid doctor to find donor, court hears
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Nigerian politician accused of organ trafficking to UK paid doctor to find donor, court hears

Ike Ekweremadu, 60, tells Old Bailey he paid Dr Obinna Obeta £1,800 to find kidney donor for his daughter   A Nigerian politician accused of organ trafficking to the UK issued an “abide by the law” instruction to a doctor who offered to find a kidney donor for his sick daughter for a fee, the…

Sexual abuse of kids is a crime, not pornography – Sunday World
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Sexual abuse of kids is a crime, not pornography – Sunday World

The re-arrest and on-going trial of Gerhard Ackerman, who is accused of running a child abuse and trafficking ring is providing an opportunity for South Africa to reflect on the type of language it uses – and has made acceptable – to refer to atrocious crimes against children. Ackerman is facing more than 738 charges,…

National Inuit organization, RCMP start work to prevent human trafficking | CBC News
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National Inuit organization, RCMP start work to prevent human trafficking | CBC News

The national organization representing Inuit says it’s ready to start working with the RCMP to protect Inuit from human trafficking networks — especially in southern communities where they are more vulnerable. Natan Obed, president of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), said something must be done about Inuit who go south for services — such as health…

Andrew Tate denies lung cancer claims, says Dubai doctor visit was a regular checkup
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Andrew Tate denies lung cancer claims, says Dubai doctor visit was a regular checkup

Andrew Tate has said that he does not have lung cancer, claiming he has the lungs of an “Olympic athlete” and that the claims of the disease were a scar “from an old battle.” The former kickboxer’s denial came after his legal team and manager confirmed reports that he had been diagnosed with a possible…

Bill to sanction groups involved in China’s bloody human organ harvesting industry advances in the House
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Bill to sanction groups involved in China’s bloody human organ harvesting industry advances in the House

GOP lawmaker introduces bill to sanction those who promote organ harvesting. (Click here to watch video.) Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, introduced a bill to combat the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) organ-harvesting industry, which is used in a prolific and profitable transplant business. Experts say China uses incarcerated prisoners of conscience as an organ donor…

OSU students holding fashion show to combat human trafficking
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OSU students holding fashion show to combat human trafficking

A student organization at Ohio State University is holding a fashion show Sunday evening to combat human trafficking in Ohio. The Unchained OSU Fashion Show, organized by a student group of the same name, will use fashion to tell the story of a survivor of human trafficking and raise funds for a special scholarship for…

Mexican Nationals Charged with Operating Lucrative Illegal Alien Trafficking Scheme
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Mexican Nationals Charged with Operating Lucrative Illegal Alien Trafficking Scheme

Editor’s note: Food for thought. We included this article to demonstrate how the term “illegal alien” can be used to manipulate public opinion, specifically surrounding human trafficking. The correct, legal, term is “undocumented person.” Do you think the article would still get the point across if it said undocumented person? Would the headline still have…

Officials say CA sex trafficking operations are 'out of control,' call for repeal of loitering law
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Officials say CA sex trafficking operations are 'out of control,' call for repeal of loitering law

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Police chiefs and mayors across the state are criticizing a new law is limiting their ability to crack down on sex and human trafficking operations. Now, an effort to repeal it is underway after a civil rights organization saw our report exposing the problem in East Oakland. “I saw what happened…