Press Release

A press release is a written or recorded statement that is issued to the media for the purpose of announcing something newsworthy. Press releases are typically issued by organizations or individuals who want to share information with the public, such as businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

Press releases may be issued to announce a variety of events or developments, such as the launch of a new product or service, the appointment of a new CEO, or the completion of a major project. Press releases may also be used to provide updates on ongoing issues or to respond to a crisis or controversy.

Press releases are typically written in a standardized format, with a headline, dateline, and body text that provides details about the news being announced. They may also include quotes from key stakeholders and contact information for further inquiries. Press releases are often distributed to journalists, media outlets, and other interested parties through email or online platforms.

 

 

Launch of the Global Boys Initiative: Boys In Belgium Report
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Launch of the Global Boys Initiative: Boys In Belgium Report

PRESS RELEASE: 1 August 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   BELGIUM—ECPAT’s latest report seeks to understand how comprehensive Belgium’s national legislation is in protecting children, particularly boys, from sexual exploitation. In collaboration with ECPAT Belgium and as part of ECPAT International’s Global Boys Initiative, the Belgium Report is the sixth in a series of ten country reports…

GirlsDoPorn co-owner pleads guilty to sex trafficking by force, partner on the lam – New York Post
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GirlsDoPorn co-owner pleads guilty to sex trafficking by force, partner on the lam – New York Post

The co-owner of the San Diego-based GirlsDoPorn website coerced about a hundred young women into filming explicit videos that he posted online after assuring them that the videos would not be shared, according to the Justice Department. Matthew Isaac Wolfe, 40, of New Zealand, on Tuesday pleaded guilty to sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion, as…

Namibia Achieves Top Ranking in Fight against Human Trafficking – African Business
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Namibia Achieves Top Ranking in Fight against Human Trafficking – African Business

Namibia achieved “Tier 1” status for its actions during 2021 in the fight against human trafficking, according to a U.S. State Department Report.  This is the third consecutive year that Trafficking in Person’s (TIP) Report ranked Namibia in the top tier, and Namibia remains the only “Tier 1” African country. Visiting U.S. Under Secretary Uzra…

Morocco, Spain, EU to foster joint action against human trafficking networks – The North Africa Post – The North Africa Post
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Morocco, Spain, EU to foster joint action against human trafficking networks – The North Africa Post – The North Africa Post

Spain and the EU paid tribute to Morocco’s efforts to curb illegal migration as the three parties agreed to cooperate closely against migrant trafficking networks whom they blamed for the violent crossing attempt into Melilla on June 24. Moroccan authorities said 23 migrants died in a violent crossing attempt after they stormed a narrow border…

ECPAT and 13 child protection organisations launch a new campaign to stop the spread of child sexual abuse material online
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ECPAT and 13 child protection organisations launch a new campaign to stop the spread of child sexual abuse material online

Safety Online must be a priority: 14 organisations launch campaign to stop the spread of child sexual abuse material online. PRESS RELEASE 8 JULY 2022 — We are proud to launch the Child Safety Online Now (#ChildSafetyOnlineNow) campaign in partnership with 14 organisations dedicated to protecting children’s safety and rights online. The campaign supports the…

Global Air Traffic Recovered 68.7% of Pre-Pandemic Levels in May – SchengenVisaInfo.com
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Global Air Traffic Recovered 68.7% of Pre-Pandemic Levels in May – SchengenVisaInfo.com

[Editor’s note: While this article is not about “human trafficking,” it is indicative of the level of travel allowed at this point in time, and how tourism is being affected. – PBJ Learning] The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that air traffic is recovering, with the rates in May being 83.1 per cent…

“Human trafficking, slavery & sexual exploitation,” from Afghanistan War Victims’ Voices
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“Human trafficking, slavery & sexual exploitation,” from Afghanistan War Victims’ Voices

Afghanistan War Victims’ Voices – PRESS RELEASE CONGRESS from The Hague Remarks at The Hague, Netherlands, on June 23rd, 2022 Regarding Crimes Against Humanity in Afghanistan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w21uGV88IU?t=2924 Some people are blocked from the audio, so be sure to turn on closed captions. Good afternoon, my name is Adam Zarnowski and I will be speaking about…

G7 Governments failing to take action to end childhood sexual violence, new data reveals
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G7 Governments failing to take action to end childhood sexual violence, new data reveals

ECPAT International endorses the Brave Movement Press Release of June 24 – 2022 A new report ranking G7 nations on their efforts to protect children from abuse shows that global leaders are failing – with progress woefully inadequate to end childhood sexual violence The U.S.A, France, Japan and Italy are the worst performers, having made very…

Child sex trafficking ‘mastermind’ sentenced to federal prison with other conspirators – Charleston Post Courier
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Child sex trafficking ‘mastermind’ sentenced to federal prison with other conspirators – Charleston Post Courier

MYRTLE BEACH — The “mastermind” of a multistate child sex trafficking conspiracy was sentenced to federal prison on June 23 along with three related conspirators. The 26-year-old ringleader, Hart William Grow of Surprise, Arizona, was convicted of running a trafficking scheme that involved at least two minors from South Carolina. He is also alleged to…

Slave-Free Alliance warns of low awareness of Xinjiang forced labor import ban
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Slave-Free Alliance warns of low awareness of Xinjiang forced labor import ban

This article is reprinted from its original location at Hope for Justice‘s website. It was pulled from their RSS feed for your education. Visit Hope for Justice’s news page by clicking here. The U.S. Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act comes into force from today (June 21, 2022) – but very few businesses are ready for…