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Poverty is a state or condition in which an individual or group lacks the resources, income, or access to opportunities to meet their basic needs, such as food, shelter, and healthcare. Poverty can be measured in various ways, including absolute poverty, which is defined as the lack of access to the minimum resources necessary to meet basic needs, and relative poverty, which is defined as the inability to participate fully in the economic and social life of a society due to a lack of resources compared to others in the same society. Poverty is a global issue that affects millions of people around the world, and it is often linked to other social and economic issues, such as inequality, unemployment, and poor health.
Mahadeep Singh JamwalHuman trafficking means ‘Trade of Humans’ (Men, Women including Children). Trafficking in human beings is not only one of the most abhorrent crimes challenging today but it is also one of the most complex ones. The United Nations defines ‘Human Trafficking’ as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of persons by means…
Here is our recorded meeting link and chat notes for our June 2023 TC 5 Stones meeting! Our 5 Stones meeting this June consisted of some law enforcement updates and then a panel discussion of how trafficking and trauma interrelate. Experts on the panel included Rev. Yevette Christy, Servant-Survivor; Heather’Amelia Johnson, LPC; Mridu Adhikari, MSW; and Carolina Utz, CSC,…
The International Justice Mission (IJM) says a partnership with the space technology company Maxar is allowing it to track the growth of “compounds,” places where people are forced to work as online scammers in Southeast Asia. The IJM publicized this effort in a tweet that featured three years of imagery captured by Maxar Earth-observing satellites….
The organ trade is a complex crime that is fuelled by the high demand for organ transplants and rising global inequalities. The root causes of the trade need to be addressed and stronger responses are needed to tackle the more organised and exploitative forms of the trade, writes Frederike Ambagtsheer for The Conversation. Organ trade…
On the steps of the state Capitol, a powerful and visually striking protest took place. Survivors of forced and child marriages, dressed in white bridal gowns and veils, stood united with their wrists chained together and their mouths taped shut. Their message was clear: California must take action to outlaw child brides and put an…
Editor’s note: We are non-partisan. Children are being hurt. Please, watch, read, learn, and act accordingly. Hearing Date: Wednesday 04/26/2023 – 3:00 PM Hearing Location: 2141 Rayburn House Office Building The hearing, “The Biden Border Crisis: Exploitation of Unaccompanied Alien Children,” will examine the unprecedented surge of unaccompanied alien children at the southwest border and…
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…
Coming to theaters nationwide on July 4 (search for tickets here), Sound of Freedom is a highly-anticipated film based on a true story of bravery and heroism. Produced by Angel Studios, this gripping movie sheds light on the dark world of human trafficking and the extraordinary efforts of one man to rescue children from its clutches.
The story so far: “There are 160 million children waiting for your action. How long will they have to wait?” asked Kinsu Kumar, a survivor of child labour and rights advocate, while speaking at a panel organised on the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour. Mr. Kumar started working at the age of six,…
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Human trafficking is a disturbing problem that affects millions of people worldwide, including those in our own community. According to 2022 data from the Louisiana Human Trafficking Coalition, Caddo Parish ranks at the top of Louisiana parishes in reported instances of human trafficking. Human trafficking can be defined as the recruitment,…
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