Partner

A partner is a person who is involved in a close personal or professional relationship with another person. In a personal context, a partner can refer to a spouse or romantic partner. In a professional context, a partner can refer to a member of a business partnership or law firm. Partners often share responsibilities, resources, and decision-making power in their relationship. The term partner can also be used more broadly to refer to any two people or organizations who are working together towards a common goal or objective.

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,…

Arizona partners with Native organization to prevent human trafficking
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Arizona partners with Native organization to prevent human trafficking

The program is geared toward developing a curriculum to create awareness and prevention resources on human trafficking and missing and murdered Indigenous People Shondiin Silversmith AZ Mirror As a way to address the unique challenges Indigenous communities face concerning human trafficking, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office has entered into a partnership with the Inter Tribal…

Human Trafficking, Kidnapping Constitute Gross Violations Of Rights – IOM
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Human Trafficking, Kidnapping Constitute Gross Violations Of Rights – IOM

ABUJA – International Organization for Migration (IOM) has said human trafficking and kidnapping are not only crimes but also constitute gross violations of human rights. Laurent De Boeck, Chief of Mission, IOM Nigeria, stated this on Friday in Abuja at the commemoration of the International Day for the Right to the Truth organised by IOM…

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…

El Dorado County supervisors vote 3-2 to dissolve Human Rights Commission – Tahoe Daily Tribune
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El Dorado County supervisors vote 3-2 to dissolve Human Rights Commission – Tahoe Daily Tribune

Despite overwhelming opposition from the public Tuesday morning, El Dorado County took another step toward disbanding its Human Rights Commission.  In a divisive vote, the Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to make an amendment to an ordinance that established the commission to state that it has been terminated. Some board members previously expressed concerns regarding…

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…

'We'll help you': Human trafficking protocol to ensure every victim's need is met
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'We'll help you': Human trafficking protocol to ensure every victim's need is met

Lana Saunders, chair of the Anti-Human Trafficking Working Group, holds the new Human Trafficking Protocol in Kingston, on Wednesday. Photo by Steph Crosier /The Whig-Standard Had police asked Alexandra Stevenson who controlled her money while she was with her ex-boyfriend in 2007, a switch may have clicked. Had they asked how she decided what to…

Mid Michigan College to host human trafficking awareness speaker session – MLive.com
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Mid Michigan College to host human trafficking awareness speaker session – MLive.com

MT. PLEASANT, MI— Scheduled for Monday, March 17 on its Mt. Pleasant Campus, Mid Michigan College has partnered with the R.I.S.E. Advocacy group to better inform the surrounding community on the matter of human trafficking. The speaker session will kick off at 11:30 a.m. and will feature Kaitlyn Holbeck with R.I.S.E. Advocacy sharing what human…