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NGO takes human trafficking campaign to streets
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NGO takes human trafficking campaign to streets

A non-governmental organisation, Live Abundantly, on Monday, embarked on a roadshow or walk in Lagos to mark this year’s World Day Against Human Trafficking. The NGO embarked on the roadshow in collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking and the International Organisation for Migration. During the awareness campaign monitored by our correspondent,…

Ghana Makes Progress In Human Trafficking Prosecution
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Ghana Makes Progress In Human Trafficking Prosecution

Ghana has made significant progress in prosecuting cases of human trafficking over the past five years. A total number of 210 individuals, out of 221 prosecuted for human trafficking and child labour related offences have also been convicted and sentenced with a fine and jail terms between 5-25 years.

Human trafficking remains high despite war against it
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Human trafficking remains high despite war against it

HAART Kenya research manager Dr Fatuma Mohammed describes human trafficking as an act that involves the use of human beings for selfish gain or, in simple terms, the trade of humans. She says it is synonymous with exploitation. There are different forms of human trafficking, she says, including being exploited sexually, forced labour, forced begging,…

Operation Underground Railroad Works with Abuse Relief Corps to Fight Sexual … – EIN News
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Operation Underground Railroad Works with Abuse Relief Corps to Fight Sexual … – EIN News

Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R) partners with the Abuse Relief Corps (ARC) to fight sexual abuse and child sex trafficking in Ghana. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — Abuse Relief Corps (ARC), a non-governmental organisation committed to fighting sexual abuse and child sex trafficking in Ghana has officially become Operation Underground…

USDOT works to combat human trafficking in the transportation sector
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USDOT works to combat human trafficking in the transportation sector

As part of its efforts to combat human trafficking in the transportation sector, USDOT highlights the work that it is doing in partnership with public-private stakeholders in the industry to raise awareness and recognise the warning signs of this crime.   The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced that it is taking several actions…

Sabah's Native Court Enactment to be amended to end child marriages – The Star
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Sabah's Native Court Enactment to be amended to end child marriages – The Star

KOTA KINABALU: Efforts are underway to amend Sabah’s Native Court Enactment to put an end to child marriages. Former Sabah law and native affairs assistant minister Jannie Lasimbang said the Native Courts in Sabah will have to be prepared to deal with cases related to applications for marriages involving anyone below age 18 once the…

'We have no one': The women and girls sold as brides in Kashmir – Al Jazeera
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'We have no one': The women and girls sold as brides in Kashmir – Al Jazeera

Indian-administered Kashmir – Twenty-nine-year-old Nazima Begum* sits cross-legged on the floor of her dark room, the windows covered with tarpaulin. On her lap is her youngest son, five-month-old Taufiq*, who plays with his mother’s face as she talks. Occasionally, she stops to plant a kiss on his head. Nazima lives in this single room in…

Migrants unaware of rights falling prey to trafficking: Expert – Deccan Herald
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Migrants unaware of rights falling prey to trafficking: Expert – Deccan Herald

Migrants not aware of their rights have been falling prey to trafficking and exploitation, and coordination among stakeholders is vital to address the issue holistically, an expert on the subject said in light of cases of suspected human trafficking recently reported from Gujarat. It will be appropriate to have a separate investigation agency for dealing…