Migration

Migration refers to the movement of people from one place to another, typically for the purpose of settling in a new location. Migration can occur for a variety of reasons, including economic, political, social, and environmental factors. Some people migrate voluntarily, while others may be forced to migrate due to conflict, persecution, or other circumstances. Migration can have both positive and negative impacts on individuals and communities, and it is a complex and often controversial issue.

2022 TIP Report Underscores that Extensive Work is Needed to Improve Global Efforts to Protect People from Human Traffickers
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2022 TIP Report Underscores that Extensive Work is Needed to Improve Global Efforts to Protect People from Human Traffickers

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Terry FitzPatrick WASHINGTON – The 2022 U.S. State Department’s annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, which reviews responses by governments to combat human trafficking and forced labor worldwide, reveals that significant increases in political will and funding are needed to meaningfully improve global efforts to end forced labor and sex trafficking. The 2022 report chronicles…

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the 2022 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report Launch Ceremony – United States Department of State – Department of State
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the 2022 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report Launch Ceremony – United States Department of State – Department of State

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  1. Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the 2022 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report Launch Ceremony – United States Department of State  Department of State
  2. US Demotes Indonesia, Promotes Thailand In Human Trafficking Report  Eurasia Review
  3. US State Department: Georgia maintaining “highest level” in combating trafficking  Agenda.ge
  4. Human trafficking: Bangladesh stays put in US ranking  The Daily Star
  5. India making significant efforts to eliminate human trafficking: US  Republic World
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Mass Global Migration Begets Mass Surveillance – ExpertClick
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Mass Global Migration Begets Mass Surveillance – ExpertClick

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The Agricultural Alamo For decades the humanitarian safety valves for the shipment of food and medicine to distressed regions were readily available from other regions or countries with bountiful surpluses and sent overseas to mitigate the crisis. Under the dire present-day global circumstances of droughts and floods, there are little to no surplus agricultural foodstuffs….

Homeland Security details anti-human trafficking efforts during The World Games – WSFA
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Homeland Security details anti-human trafficking efforts during The World Games – WSFA

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – The World Games has thrust Birmingham into the international spotlight. Thousands of guests from all over the world are spending time in the Magic City, but with the large crowds comes certain dangers. Preparation has been the key for the Department of Homeland Security. They have worked along side Immigration and…

Where to get help with your rights to justice, equality and civil liberties
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Where to get help with your rights to justice, equality and civil liberties

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 SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — We don’t have all the answers, but we do have a lot of local resources to help you navigate this difficult time in our communities. See below for a list of human rights resources that will help you find an ally and get help.  This list will keep growing, so if…

Road Map to Freedom in Ghana
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Road Map to Freedom in Ghana

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Aspiring for a better livelihood, migrants from Cote d’Ivoire frequently cross the border to Ghana in search of greener and more fertile lands. Due to financial hardship, they were deceived into taking jobs without reviewing their authenticity and even gave out their children to labor. However, little do most migrants know that some “job opportunities” can lead to exploitation or human trafficking—something that frequently occurs in Ghanaian communities like Jamera. 

Situated on the border of Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire is an read more >

Free the Slaves Joins Discussion on Overseas Filipino Workers’ Rights
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Free the Slaves Joins Discussion on Overseas Filipino Workers’ Rights

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Immigrants and overseas Filipino workers (OFW) are vital to the Philippine economy. It’s estimated of the 109 million people residing in the Philippines, 1.77 million Filipinos are OFWs. Despite their important role in the Philippine economy, many of these seasonal workers lack the respect, care, and rights they deserve. Employers and government officials often do not understand or respect these workers. As a result, OFWs are vulnerable to exploitation, abuse, and trafficking.

OFWs are often the particular targets of traffickers due read more >

Daler Mehndi Human Trafficking Case All you need to know – Jagran Josh
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Daler Mehndi Human Trafficking Case All you need to know – Jagran Josh

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Daler Mehndi Human Trafficking Case: A district court in Patiala on 14th July 2022 dismissed the pop-singer Daler Mehndi’s appeal against a two-year jail term in a 2003 case of human trafficking. Punjab Police has taken Singer Mehndi into custody after Patiala Additional Session Judge HS Grewal ordered immediate arrest of the singer. Mehndi and…

Despite the dangers, more are migrating to the U.S. by sea. A smuggler explains how. – NBC News
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Despite the dangers, more are migrating to the U.S. by sea. A smuggler explains how. – NBC News

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BAJA CALIFORNIA, Mexico — The fisherman knows the Pacific Ocean well, having traveled the high seas to catch snapper, sole, grouper and other fish since he was 12 years old. But for a few years now, his expeditions — as well as those of other veteran Mexican fishermen from Baja California — go well beyond…

Mo Farah's Documentary Spotlights U.K.'s Migration Policy – The New York Times
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Mo Farah's Documentary Spotlights U.K.'s Migration Policy – The New York Times

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Experts hope the running star’s revelations will humanize migrants’ struggles, but they don’t expect policy changes in a country that is trying to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda. LONDON — The harrowing revelation by Mo Farah, the Olympic track and field star, that he was trafficked to Britain as a young child has reverberated…