Paris

Paris is the capital and largest city of France. It is located in the northern part of the country, on the banks of the River Seine, and is known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and iconic landmarks. Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world and is known for its museums, art galleries, restaurants, and shopping. Some of the most famous landmarks in Paris include the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Champs-Elysees. Paris is also a major center for business and finance, and is home to many international organizations, including the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

 

 

Tarrant County 5 Stones August 2023 Meeting
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Tarrant County 5 Stones August 2023 Meeting

Here is our recorded meeting link and chat notes for our August 2023 TC 5 Stones meeting! Our 5 Stones meeting this August consisted of some law enforcement updates and a presentation by Sonya Brooks, Unbound Now Director of Youth Prevention, as she discussed implementation of the HTYPE prevention education grant at FWISD. Link to the recorded meeting: https://youtu.be/Q-w6I3RxUgQ Presentation:…

History of labor trafficking
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History of labor trafficking

ARIZONA, La. (KTAL/KMSS) –   The kids ran circles around the old brick chimney, yelling “You’re it,” at one another until they tired and headed back to the front porch of the crumbling mansion—but if the children had known the truth about the chimney in the middle of that Claiborne Parish field, would they have used…

Human Trafficking: The Silent Pandemic – UWF Voyager
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Human Trafficking: The Silent Pandemic – UWF Voyager

Post-Emancipation Proclamation, the view of many in America is that slavery is an issue in our rearview. Contrarily, there are more individuals in captivity in 2023 than ever before. According to the International Labour Association, 1 in 150 individuals worldwide are experiencing some form of modern slavery. This includes sex trafficking, arranged marriages, forced labor…

Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige served in human trafficking lawsuit
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Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige served in human trafficking lawsuit

David Miscavige, the leader of the Church of Scientology, was attempted to be served 27 times in connection with a federal lawsuit accusing him of human trafficking. However, the Church of Scientology leader reportedly evaded being served. A judge recently ruled that Miscavige was “actively concealing his whereabouts,” and that he was officially served in…

Coalition aims to combat human trafficking in SW La. – American Press
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Coalition aims to combat human trafficking in SW La. – American Press

Coalition aims to combat human trafficking in SW La. Published 4:28 pm Friday, February 3, 2023 The United Against Human Trafficking Coalition in Calcasieu Parish met for a special forum this week in honor of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The topic of discussion: how to decrease demand. “Just like any business, if you stop…

Repression, Debt, Corruption and Human Trafficking: Hun Sen's Cambodian Legacy
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Repression, Debt, Corruption and Human Trafficking: Hun Sen's Cambodian Legacy

  Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen’s record of 38 years in power is currently exceeded by only three African despots. The presidents of Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, and Uganda, Théodoros Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, Paul Biya, and Yoweri Museveni, have all held power for longer than Hun Sen. Like him, they are political fossils who have done…

Sister Kanlaya aiming for a Zero Waste, Zero Human Trafficking world – Vatican News
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Sister Kanlaya aiming for a Zero Waste, Zero Human Trafficking world – Vatican News

In the heart of Bangkok, a woman religious inspired by a Buddhist monk is transforming a school into a 0 Waste facility, and at the same time offers jobs to refugees at risk of human trafficking. By Sr Bernadette Mary Reis, fsp After 50 years in religious life, Sister Agnes Kanlaya Trisopa launched herself into…

Rapides groups commit to working together to fight child trafficking – The Town Talk
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Rapides groups commit to working together to fight child trafficking – The Town Talk

The Children’s Advocacy Network has worked for years with law enforcement − investigators to prosecutors − to combat child abuse. A new law will expand that model to include child trafficking. Trafficking happens in Rapides Parish, and it often doesn’t look like what people see in television or movies. What’s much more common is online…

The 2022 World Cup: from Soccer to Human Rights Violations & Geopolitics
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The 2022 World Cup: from Soccer to Human Rights Violations & Geopolitics

It is not news that Qatar, a country with serious human rights violations, was chosen to host this year’s World Cup. Migrant workers have been the most affected by the nation’s kafala system, with abuses, exploitation, injuries, and death, while the most vulnerable – including women and LGBTQ+ people – are subjected to verbal, physical,…