Socioeconomic

Socioeconomic refers to the social and economic factors that influence the status and opportunities of individuals or groups. Socioeconomic factors can include things like education, income, occupation, and social class. These factors can have a significant impact on an individual’s opportunities and access to resources, and can affect their ability to succeed in different areas of life. Socioeconomic status is often used as a measure of inequality and can be used to assess the distribution of resources and opportunities within a society.

 

 

Federal Law Enforcement Partners Commemorate National Human Trafficking Awareness Day–January 11, 2023
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Federal Law Enforcement Partners Commemorate National Human Trafficking Awareness Day–January 11, 2023

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PORTLAND, Ore.—Today, federal law enforcement partners from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon, FBI Portland Field Office, and Homeland Security Investigations Seattle Field Office join to commemorate National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and reaffirm their commitment to combating all forms of human trafficking. “Human trafficking devastates families and communities and preys on…

City of West Hollywood Recognizes January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
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City of West Hollywood Recognizes January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

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During the month of January, governments, advocacy organizations, anti-trafficking entities, law enforcement officials, survivor advocates, communities of faith, businesses, and individuals all around the world unite to raise awareness to prevent and end human trafficking. In commemoration of the month, from Tuesday, January 10, 2023 through Friday, January 20, 2023, West Hollywood City Hall and…

CVSA Begins Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative – Fleet Management – Trucking Info
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CVSA Begins Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative – Fleet Management – Trucking Info

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On Jan. 9, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance began its five-day annual awareness and outreach effort to educate commercial motor vehicle drivers, motor carriers, law enforcement officers and the general public about the crime of human trafficking, the signs to look for and what to do if you suspect someone is being trafficked. This week, CVSA law…

What is a Data set: And How it helps to confront human trafficking? – The Hear UP
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What is a Data set: And How it helps to confront human trafficking? – The Hear UP

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Human trafficking includes the use of force, fraud, or coercion to get some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, thousands or millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including most developing countries like (the United States) so that’s why there is a need to consider this problem and find…

Libya Is Deadliest Launching Pad for Illegal Immigration to Europe – The Media Line
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Libya Is Deadliest Launching Pad for Illegal Immigration to Europe – The Media Line

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International Organization for Migration reports over 20,000 migrants rescued from Mediterranean Sea in 2022 and returned to Libya Over 20,000 migrants have been rescued from migration attempts via the Mediterranean Sea and returned to Libya so far in 2022, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported. According to figures presented in the report released on…

Need for more child-friendly spaces in India's response efforts – Express Healthcare
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Need for more child-friendly spaces in India's response efforts – Express Healthcare

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Prarthana Sen, member of the Indian Association for Asian and Pacific Studies (IAAPS) and former researcher at the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) explains that child-friendly spaces reflect cultural sensitivity as they are built in adherence to the local norms and values of a concerned place. Its staff is also selected from amongst those affected, and…

Rockdale County’s Public Relations Department presents “End It: A Forum Against Human Trafficking
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Rockdale County’s Public Relations Department presents “End It: A Forum Against Human Trafficking

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ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is Jan.11. In recognition of this day, Rockdale County Public Relations Department invites everyone to wear blue (#WearBlueDay), and attend “End IT,” a forum against Human Trafficking. The forum will be held at the Rockdale County Auditorium, 903 Main Street, Conyers on Jan. 11, 2023. Doors open at…

Turning Point creates unique human trafficking program – Macomb Daily
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Turning Point creates unique human trafficking program – Macomb Daily

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Turning Point has been helping survivors of domestic violence for decades, including victims of human trafficking, who were compelled against their will by force, fraud and coercion into commercial sexual acts or into labor or service. Now, thanks to a $400,000 renewable grant from Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Turning Point will have a Human…

Rotarians hear presentation on human sex and labor trafficking – YourValley.net
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Rotarians hear presentation on human sex and labor trafficking – YourValley.net

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Valerie Carter The Sun City West Rotary Club hosted Tiffany Lam Mendoza, Community Affairs Coordinator with the  Maricopa County District Attorney’s office, as she spoke about the problem of human sex and labor trafficking in Arizona. Some key information from her speech brought more focus on this growing problem: Average age of trafficked victims is…

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

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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…