Russia

Russia is a country located in Eastern Europe and northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world by land area, covering over 6.6 million square miles. Russia has a population of over 144 million people, making it the ninth-most populous country in the world.

Russia has a diverse landscape, with a range of climates and topographies, including forests, mountains, and tundra. The country is known for its rich cultural heritage, including its art, literature, music, and architecture.

Russia has a mixed economy that includes both a strong industrial base and a significant agricultural sector. The country is a major producer of oil, natural gas, and other natural resources, and it is also a leader in the defense and aerospace industries.

Russia has a long and complex history, and it has played a significant role in international relations. It is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and is a major military and political power.

 

 

Displaced Ukrainians entering France “increasing rapidly”
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Displaced Ukrainians entering France “increasing rapidly”

ByTheresa Ryan-Rouger

They have only what they can carry The number of refugees arriving in France as they flee the Russian invasion of Ukraine is ‘increasing rapidly’ the government has said – but it does not in any way reflect the true reality of the refugee crisis experienced by millions of Ukrainians. France hits out at UKs…

Ukraine invasion: Needs keep growing with cities facing ‘fatal shortages’; breakthrough as UN convoy reaches Sumy
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Ukraine invasion: Needs keep growing with cities facing ‘fatal shortages’; breakthrough as UN convoy reaches Sumy

ByEyes on Trafficking News

“What happened in Lviv this morning, is nothing new, just as it was in other parts of the country, but it’s a strong reminder that this country is in war and the medical needs are increasing,” said Dr Jarno Habicht, representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Ukraine. Now in its fourth week, the…

Ukraine and Russia War is a Human Trafficking Crisis
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Ukraine and Russia War is a Human Trafficking Crisis

ByBilly Joe Cain

This episode is the first in a three-part series that looks at the Ukraine and Russia conflict that is leading to millions being increasingly vulnerable to human trafficking.

Where Will The Children Go?
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Where Will The Children Go?

ByTheresa Ryan-Rouger

“The child refugee influx is greater than anyone imagined” War creates opportunities for human traffickers willing to exploit women and children for sex and labour. This is a humanitarian crisis. It should not be a human trafficking crisis. But in reality, it is a human trafficking crisis, because child refugees are vulnerable, very vulnerable. There…

Women’s History: An Indispensable Heritage
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Women’s History: An Indispensable Heritage

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Photo from Unsplash.com In a special post for International Women’s Day, we are highlighting several brave activists who fought for women’s rights and equality from different eras and places around the world. These are but brief snapshots of full and complicated lives, but may they inspire pride, comfort, and long-range vision for an equal world. “Women’s…

Forced Prison Labor in China: Hiding in Plain Sight
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Forced Prison Labor in China: Hiding in Plain Sight

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Ancient Mogilev, a former city of the medieval Duchy of Lithuania and now part of Belarus close to the border with Russia, cradled along the River Dnieper, is a most unlikely spot for an interview about forced prison labor in China. But this is the home to which Dima Siakatsky returned after his release from…

REVIEW: “Your Role In Preventing Human Trafficking: Recognize the Signs” from ECPAT
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REVIEW: “Your Role In Preventing Human Trafficking: Recognize the Signs” from ECPAT

ByBilly Joe Cain

Online Course Review Series This is a part of a series of reviews of online anti-trafficking courses. Summary Cost: Free. Assessment-based Certificate: No. Interactivity: There are a few sections where you can select the order in which you read them. On the menu, students can review any section they have completed. However, once you have…

Sarah E. Mendelson, senior fellow with the Center for Sustainable Development in the Global Economy and Development program at the Brookings Institution
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Sarah E. Mendelson, senior fellow with the Center for Sustainable Development in the Global Economy and Development program at the Brookings Institution

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Ambassador Sarah E. Mendelson is a nonresident senior fellow with the Center for Sustainable Development in the Global Economy and Development program at the Brookings Institution. She is also distinguished service professor of public policy at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) as well as head of CMU’s Heinz College in Washington, D.C. At CMU, she co-chairs…

Libya’s migrants and crimes against humanity
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Libya’s migrants and crimes against humanity

ByEyes on Trafficking News

The U.N.-brokered process in Libya focused on the withdrawal of foreign mercenaries and parliamentary and presidential elections in December 2021 remains fragile. Still, the High National Elections Committee said that nominations for the presidency would start in November with voting cards distributed within weeks. Much is uncertain, including the powers of the presidency. Aside from…