Preventing Human Trafficking

Preventing human trafficking is a complex and multi-faceted challenge. It involves a range of efforts to address the underlying factors that make individuals vulnerable to trafficking, as well as efforts to disrupt the activities of traffickers and support victims of trafficking. Some of the key strategies for preventing human trafficking include:

  • Strengthening laws and policies to prevent trafficking and provide support to victims. This can involve ratifying and implementing international conventions on trafficking, as well as developing and enforcing national laws and policies that address the crime.
  • Improving access to education and economic opportunities. Providing individuals with education and employment opportunities can help to reduce their vulnerability to trafficking.
  • Raising awareness of human trafficking and its signs. Educating the public about the risks and signs of trafficking can help individuals to recognize potential trafficking situations and seek help.
  • Collaborating with other organizations and agencies. Combating human trafficking often requires the coordination and cooperation of multiple organizations and agencies, both within and across national borders.
  • Supporting victims of trafficking. Providing victims with access to medical and psychological care, legal assistance, and other forms of support can help them to recover and rebuild their lives.

 

 

Special initiative aims to rope in students for reducing crime against women in Nagpur
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Special initiative aims to rope in students for reducing crime against women in Nagpur

Non-Governmental Organisations and Nagpur Police have joined hands to spread awareness about preventing human trafficking and crime against women with the involvement of students as volunteers. The Young India Unchained (YIU) initiative for the prevention of human trafficking and crimes against women and children is launched by Alliance Against Centres of Trafficking (ACT), a coalition…

Third Committee – Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Issues | UN Press
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Third Committee – Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Issues | UN Press

Note: A complete summary of today’s Third Committee meetings will be available on Tuesday, 4 October. Briefing DELPHINE SCHANTZ, of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), expressed her agency’s support for Member States in their fight against drugs, corruption, terrorism and organized crime, including crimes that affect the environment, and cybercrime.  Championing…

Louisville advocates host training-series on identifying, preventing human trafficking
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Louisville advocates host training-series on identifying, preventing human trafficking

Louisville advocates are inviting professionals and community leaders to attend a training series designed to fight human trafficking. According to a press release, the Office for Women, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness’ (LMPHW) Center for Health Equity, the Bakhita Empowerment Initiative of Catholic Charities and the Trauma Resilient Communities Project of…

UNITAS Star-Studded 5th Annual Gala Raises $1 Million To Continue Fighting Human Trafficking
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UNITAS Star-Studded 5th Annual Gala Raises $1 Million To Continue Fighting Human Trafficking

EXCLUSIVE NYC EVENT AT CIPRIANI SOUTH STREET FEATURED PERFORMANCES BY GRAMMY-NOMINATED MULTI PLATINUM SINGER NATASHA BEDINGFIELD, SINGER & RECORDING ARTIST CRIS CAB, AND AWARD-WINNING VIOLIST DAVID AARON CARPENTER OF THE CARPENTER TRIO  HOSTED BY EMMY AWARD WINNING ABC-TV NEWS ANCHOR SADE BEDERINWA   EVENT INCLUDED HONOREES NYPD LIEUTENANT ANY CAPOGNA FROM CITYWIDE HUMAN TRAFFICKING SQUAD; AND…

Misperceptions about labor trafficking in Colorado: Antonio's experience – 9News
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Misperceptions about labor trafficking in Colorado: Antonio's experience – 9News

Labor trafficking is a widespread problem occurring in many different industries. Human traffickers often seem legitimate, but lure in workers.  COLORADO, USA — PAID FOR BY the Colorado Human Trafficking Council Antonio was pursuing a job opportunity in the United States in the restaurant industry. Instead, he was trafficked. Labor traffickers are operating in Colorado and…

Radical Empathy raising funds to put their interactive anti-trafficking education experience in a web browser
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Radical Empathy raising funds to put their interactive anti-trafficking education experience in a web browser

For my 55th birthday, I hope you’ll consider contributing as a way to celebrate with me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGhddZm0_h0 Hey everybody!! I want to jump right into this, tell you why I care about human trafficking, and explain why I need your help now more than ever. Children are innocent and vulnerable to being tricked. Adults take…

Hong Kong’s reluctance to introduce anti-trafficking law
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Hong Kong’s reluctance to introduce anti-trafficking law

In April, a judge ruled that the lack of anti-trafficking legislation in Hong Kong had hindered police investigations into the abuse of a domestic worker from the Philippines. Alarmingly, the government is now appealing this judicial rebuke rather than developing adequate laws to prevent further harm. The April ruling When a domestic worker, referred to…

International leaders urged to step up efforts to combat human trafficking – Angelus News
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International leaders urged to step up efforts to combat human trafficking – Angelus News

The predators engaged in human trafficking “never take a holiday, nor can we,” a U.S congressman who holds a top international anti-trafficking post told world leaders gathered July 2-6 in Birmingham, England. Those “who exploit and abuse vulnerable women, children and men never cease in their nefarious work,” U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., said during…

How can we detect and report human trafficking? Ask the lawyer – Daily Breeze
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How can we detect and report human trafficking? Ask the lawyer – Daily Breeze

By RON SOKOL | [email protected] | Daily Breeze PUBLISHED: June 20, 2022 at 11:37 a.m. June 20, 2022 at 11:38 a.m. Q: Can you please get the word out – human trafficking must be combatted! There are signs people can look for and report. – F.M., Santa Monica A: The signs of human trafficking may include: an appearance of…