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Online refers to things that are done or accessed through the internet. Online activities can include a wide range of activities, such as shopping, banking, social networking, or gaming. The internet allows people to connect with others and access information and resources from anywhere in the world. Online services and platforms are often convenient and efficient, but can also be subject to security risks and other challenges. The use of the internet and online technology has greatly expanded in recent years, and is a significant part of many people’s daily lives.

New bill directs universities to implement human trafficking awareness training – Royal Examiner
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New bill directs universities to implement human trafficking awareness training – Royal Examiner

This story is being published through a partnership between the Mercury and the Medill News Service. Tricia Obester, an elementary school teacher and mother of a high school freshman, knew fentanyl overdoses were a national crisis. She was also aware that nationally some students were taking drugs. What she didn’t realize was how young some…

How a Canadian Foundation Exposed the Signs of Sex Trafficking | LBBOnline
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How a Canadian Foundation Exposed the Signs of Sex Trafficking | LBBOnline

Did you know that right now, as you are reading this article, someone is being lured into sex trafficking? It’s certainly a grim statistic, and, at the very least, worth a few moments of your time and consideration. But perhaps this will grab your attention just a little longer. Did you know that right now,…

Angeles City steps up anti-human trafficking campaign after rescue of 3 minors
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Angeles City steps up anti-human trafficking campaign after rescue of 3 minors

  ANGELES CITY, Philippines  — Mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr. on Friday, March 24 ordered a stepped-up awareness campaign on human trafficking, following the rescue of three minors from a bar on Fields Avenue. “We believe that awareness is the key here,” Lazatin told Rappler two days after he led a random check on the city’s…

Philippine multi-agency effort vs human trafficking lauded
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Philippine multi-agency effort vs human trafficking lauded

MANILA, Philippines — The recent move by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), the Department of Justice (DOJ) and other government agencies to undertake an intensified effort for the country’s fight against human trafficking that victimizes overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) is being lauded as a “welcome development”. According to lawyer Jose Vicente Salazar, the multi-agency effort comes at…

Detecting face morphing: A simple guide to countering complex identity fraud
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Detecting face morphing: A simple guide to countering complex identity fraud

Our reliance on face matching for identity verification is being challenged by the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and facial morphing technology. This technique involves digitally creating an image which is an average of two people’s faces, and which can deceive not only human examiners, but also facial recognition systems. The misuse of this technology…

TRAPPED: The Powerful VR Experience for Youth and Counselors to Combat Human Trafficking
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TRAPPED: The Powerful VR Experience for Youth and Counselors to Combat Human Trafficking

Virtual Reality (VR) technology is revolutionizing the way we experience and learn about the world around us. Among the many applications of VR, education and training are emerging as one of the most promising areas of development. In particular, VR is being used as a powerful tool for raising awareness about important social issues, such…

Lusail University launches two master programmes in collaboration with UN agencies
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Lusail University launches two master programmes in collaboration with UN agencies

As part of Lusail University’s expansion of academic programmes at the master’s level, the university yesterday launched master programmes in International Criminal Justice and in International Affairs and Public Policy. The first is in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) while the second is in collaboration with the United Nations…

What those TikTok videos about human-trafficking get wrong – The Toronto Star
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What those TikTok videos about human-trafficking get wrong – The Toronto Star

Videos circulating on TikTok might make you think the kidnappers are lurking behind every corner. A new trend on the popular social-media platform has young people warning about human trafficking and how to avoid becoming a victim. Some of the videos describe down-to-earth scenarios women face when out and about. For example, one TikTokker describes…

The Jensen Project Skywrites 'Sex Trafficking Language' Over Downtown Dallas
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The Jensen Project Skywrites 'Sex Trafficking Language' Over Downtown Dallas

“Hey beautiful.” “Thought you were cool.” “Leave and I’ll find you.” They’re things sex traffickers say online to lure, challenge, and threaten victims. And for thousands of people in and around downtown Dallas Wednesday, they were written in the sky—to raise awareness and help fight a growing national problem.   The “SkyTrafficking” messages were created…

Soter Technologies and Saving Jane Partner to Prevent Human Trafficking
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Soter Technologies and Saving Jane Partner to Prevent Human Trafficking

Soter will bring the Abolitionista! workshops to their partner schools nationwide, enhancing Saving Jane’s reach while adding additional resources to Soter’s safety focused offerings. RONKONKOMA, N.Y. and LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) March 15, 2023 Saving Jane, a non-profit dedicated to empowering human trafficking survivors and preventing new victims, especially children, and Soter Technologies, a leading technology…