Socio-economic

Socio-economic refers to the combination of social and economic factors that influence an individual, group, or society. Social factors include things like education, culture, values, beliefs, and relationships. Economic factors include things like income, wealth, and employment. Socio-economic factors are important because they can affect people’s opportunities, access to resources, and overall quality of life. Socio-economic factors can also play a role in determining an individual’s or group’s position in society, and they can impact a person’s ability to participate in and contribute to the economy.

Human trafficking – A grave issue – The Nation
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Human trafficking – A grave issue – The Nation

SAAIM AHMAD – Human trafficking has emerged as a grave issue of concern in modern times at both national as well as global levels. The developing world, including Pakistan, has been a soft target of this menace since long owing to various socio-economic and geographical circumstances. The main culprits of this heinous crime are criminal…

Human Trafficking: A Look Inside “The Life,” part 1
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Human Trafficking: A Look Inside “The Life,” part 1

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WBAY) – Human trafficking is a real issue happening across the country, including Wisconsin. However, most people don’t notice it even when it’s happening right in front of them. In all 72 counties of Wisconsin is another world unseen by most with the worst to offer. It’s known as “The Life.” “The Life,…

African, Caribbean and Pacific States Forge Strategic Cooperation on Migration Across Continents
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African, Caribbean and Pacific States Forge Strategic Cooperation on Migration Across Continents

Luanda — The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) signed today a cooperation agreement on enhanced and more strategic cooperation on migration in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. “This renewed partnership will encourage a broader participation of all relevant state and non-state actors to design…

Number of child marriages on the decline in Tiruvallur, says Collector – The Hindu
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Number of child marriages on the decline in Tiruvallur, says Collector – The Hindu

The number of child marriages in Tiruvallur district has come down over the last year-and-a-half with the active involvement of panchayat presidents and village-level child protection committees. Tiruttani, R. K. Pettai and Pallipattu taluks had become notorious for child marriages and have specifically been targeted to bring down the numbers. From May 2021, 51 child…

IOM launches project to manage migration | The Guardian Nigeria News
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IOM launches project to manage migration | The Guardian Nigeria News

Facilitates return of 29,000 stranded Nigerian migrants The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with the Edo State government, has announced the launching of a new project to improve migration management through development. The project titled ‘Managing Migration Through Development’, (MMDP 2.0), funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is…

– Human Trafficking: A Look Inside “The Life,” part 2
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Human Trafficking: A Look Inside “The Life,” part 2

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WBAY) – Human trafficking is a real issue happening across the country, including Wisconsin. However, most people don’t notice it even when it’s happening right in front of them. In all 72 counties of Wisconsin is another world unseen by most with the worst to offer. It’s known as “The Life.” “The Life,…

Chang says collaboration critical for region's security | Caribbean – Jamaica Gleaner
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Chang says collaboration critical for region's security | Caribbean – Jamaica Gleaner

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council for National Security and Law Enforcement (CONSOLE), Dr Horace Chang, says the region must continue to share information and intelligence particularly as it relates to firearms trafficking, cyber security, trafficking in persons and maritime security. Addressing the 24th CONSOLE meeting that ends later on Friday,…

Boston Man Charged with Sex Trafficking of a Minor
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Boston Man Charged with Sex Trafficking of a Minor

BOSTON – A Boston man has been charged with allegedly trafficking a minor he met on social media to engage in commercial sex acts. Jimall Dawn Brown, 33, was charged by criminal complaint with one count of sex trafficking of a minor. Brown was arrested this morning and will appear in federal court in Boston…

Global Estimates Reveal Modern Slavery Is on the Rise
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Global Estimates Reveal Modern Slavery Is on the Rise

Global estimates of modern slavery are up from 40 million to 50 million in the last five years, according to a new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO). The dread rippling through our staff Slack channel upon hearing this update was almost tangible. It’s easy to feel discouraged about this at first, but on…