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.

 

 

Senator Ileana Garcia appointed to Florida council on human trafficking – FOX 35 Orlando
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Senator Ileana Garcia appointed to Florida council on human trafficking – FOX 35 Orlando

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Senator Ileana Garcia was appointed to Chair of the Senate Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs on Thursday. Her position within the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking is meant to build state and local partnerships to combat human trafficking throughout Florida.  “Human traffickers are dangerous criminals in constant search of new…

President Office — Press Release – The Florida Senate
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President Office — Press Release – The Florida Senate

Tallahassee — Senate President Wilton Simpson (R–Trilby) today announced the appointment of Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami), Chair of the Senate Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs to the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking. Senator Garcia’s term of service begins immediately and expires June 15, 2026. “I am pleased to appoint Senator Garcia as a member…

Launch of an educational simulation ‘game’ to combat online grooming and sex trafficking
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Launch of an educational simulation ‘game’ to combat online grooming and sex trafficking

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Educational simulation ‘game’ to combat online grooming and sex trafficking Announcing the launch of ‘May and Bay’, a new interactive game aimed at preventing online child sexual exploitation and abuse of children A new culturally informed educational ‘game’ has been developed to help educate children and young people across Thailand and Cambodia […]

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Multiple victims of alleged human trafficking rescued in Akron – WKYC
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Multiple victims of alleged human trafficking rescued in Akron – WKYC

Summit County authorities responded to ‘several credible complaints of possible exploitation and potential human trafficking violations’ at an Akron tent city. AKRON, Ohio — The Summit County Sheriff’s Office announced that on June 14 multiple victims of alleged human trafficking were found and rescued at a location often referred to as a “tent city” in…

Defence For Children Netherlands: Global developments in the sexual exploitation of children
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Defence For Children Netherlands: Global developments in the sexual exploitation of children

PRESS RELEASE   The Netherlands, 13 June 2022   The influence of the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and increasing food insecurity on the sexual exploitation of children worldwide.  Internationally, the risks of children becoming victims of sexual exploitation have increased, both in real life and by technology. Climate change, food insecurities, and conflict exacerbate the risks…

Human trafficking in Norway: progress on legislative reforms, but should avoid rapid deportations of foreigners without screening for potential victims of trafficking 
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Human trafficking in Norway: progress on legislative reforms, but should avoid rapid deportations of foreigners without screening for potential victims of trafficking 

The Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) has published its third evaluation report on Norway focusing on human trafficking victims’ access to justice and effective remedies. The report also assesses developments since the publication of GRETA’s second evaluation report on Norway as regards the implementation of the…

2 men accused of sex trafficking teen girls at Dallas hotel, officials say – WFAA.com
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2 men accused of sex trafficking teen girls at Dallas hotel, officials say – WFAA.com

LaDarius Alton Smith, 33, and Ulises Rene Garcia, 22, were arrested at a Dallas hotel in April and indicted this week. DALLAS — Two men have been federally-charged for allegedly sex trafficking teenage girls in a Dallas hotel, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). LaDarius Alton Smith, 33, and Ulises Rene Garcia, 22,…

Chesterfield County Man Sentenced for Production of Child Pornography
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Chesterfield County Man Sentenced for Production of Child Pornography

A Chesterfield Count man was sentenced today to 30 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release for producing child pornography.

“The concept of place of safety under international law and the respect of the rights of migrants and refugees rescued at sea by all States”
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“The concept of place of safety under international law and the respect of the rights of migrants and refugees rescued at sea by all States”

PRESS RELEASE Vienna, 18 May 2022 Migrants and refugees take to the seas in search of dignity and safety, refuge, or otherwise across all regions worldwide. The drivers of this mobility are complex and without safe and legal alternatives people are increasingly compelled to turn to smugglers and traffickers who facilitate this irregular migration across…

Brave Movement Survivors and Allies Call on World Leaders to #BeBrave to End Childhood Sexual Violence
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Brave Movement Survivors and Allies Call on World Leaders to #BeBrave to End Childhood Sexual Violence

  ECPAT International endorses the Brave Movement Press Release of April 27 – 2022 29 April 2022 – On 27 April 2022, the #BeBrave Global Survivors Action Summit adult survivors of childhood sexual violence and allies in 22 countries (Albania, Bolivia, Canada, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria,…