United States

The United States of America (USA) is a federal constitutional republic consisting of 50 states and a federal district. The United States is the world’s third largest country by total area and the fourth largest by population. It is located in North America and is bordered by Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. The United States has a rich history and a diverse culture, with influences from many different ethnic and racial groups. The country is known for its political and economic freedoms, as well as for its advancements in technology, science, and the arts. The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. and the largest city is New York City.

Port of Seattle Commission President Sam Cho Appointed to DOT Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking – HS Today
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Port of Seattle Commission President Sam Cho Appointed to DOT Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking – HS Today

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Port of Seattle Commission President Sam Cho has been appointed by Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to the Transportation Department’s Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking (ACHT). This appointment elevates the Port of Seattle’s efforts to combat human trafficking to the national level. The 15-member ACHT is chartered to create a triennial counter-trafficking report with recommendations…

AAHOA Backs Best Practices, Enhanced Reporting Requirements to End Human Trafficking
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AAHOA Backs Best Practices, Enhanced Reporting Requirements to End Human Trafficking

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ATLANTA, Ga. – Hotels and motels are on the front lines of preventing and intercepting human sex and labor trafficking. AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association), the largest hotel owners association in the world, has been working with its 20,000 members to promote awareness and prevention strategies for trafficking. As the owners of 34,000 hotels…

‘Reach every victim’ and ‘leave no one behind’: Sisters combat human trafficking
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‘Reach every victim’ and ‘leave no one behind’: Sisters combat human trafficking

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July 30 is the United Nations’ World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The theme for this year is “Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind.” Our sister panelists shared what their congregations are doing to eliminate this grave offense against human dignity by responding to the question: What have you or your congregation…

Human Trafficking is Modern-Day Slavery That Can Happen Just Around the Corner, Say Advocates for Victims – The Tablet
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Human Trafficking is Modern-Day Slavery That Can Happen Just Around the Corner, Say Advocates for Victims – The Tablet

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Portuguese maritime police investigate one of two sites where hundreds of human trafficking victims, mostly migrants from Southeast Asia, were found near Lisbon June 21, 2023. (OSV News photo/Miguel Pereira, Reuters) LONDON (OSV News) — Human trafficking doesn’t happen only in far away places where human rights are neglected. It happens around the corner. It’s…

Expand Your Knowledge and Impact this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons – Engage Together
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Expand Your Knowledge and Impact this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons – Engage Together

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Each year on July 30th, the United Nations and the international community commemorate the day as World Day Against Trafficking in Persons to raise awareness and encourage action. This year’s theme is “reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind.”  With over 50M victims, this is no small task.  And it will require every one of us to better …

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Human trafficking needs coordinated solutions
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Human trafficking needs coordinated solutions

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It has been 23 years since the federal government first passed the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. Since then, the global anti-trafficking community has learned much about who is vulnerable to exploitation, traffickers’ business models, what drives the demand and how the problem is evolving in the digital age. While we have moved past many harmful…

Anti-Human Trafficking & Disaster Resilience | United Way Worldwide
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Anti-Human Trafficking & Disaster Resilience | United Way Worldwide

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Human trafficking is the act of compelling someone to work, for little or no pay, through force, fraud, or coercion. It is a multidimensional problem that disproportionately impacts marginalized communities across the United States and around the world. While human trafficking can happen anywhere, systemic injustices like racism, homophobia, sexism, economic inequality, and more lead…

Rotarians to host Red Sand Project, raising human trafficking awareness
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Rotarians to host Red Sand Project, raising human trafficking awareness

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HENDERSONVILLE – The Rotary Clubs of Hendersonville and Four Seasons are partnering with other local non-profits and law enforcement to bring awareness to Human Trafficking locally and around the globe. Rotarians will sponsor the area’s second annual Red Sand Project from 4-6 p.m. July 28 at the Historic Henderson County Courthouse, and the public is…

‘Sound of Freedom’ to Screen in Overseas Movie Theaters: Box Office Update
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‘Sound of Freedom’ to Screen in Overseas Movie Theaters: Box Office Update

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Faith-Based Political Thriller “Sound of Freedom” Set for International Release The highly anticipated faith-based political thriller, “Sound of Freedom,” is gearing up for its international release. Angel Studios, known for its independent approach to filmmaking, has announced release dates for 21 markets, including the United Kingdom, Australia, Spain, South Africa, and various countries in Latin…

Human Trafficking: An American Tradition of Silence
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Human Trafficking: An American Tradition of Silence

ByEyes on Trafficking News

In the hushed corners of our society, a sinister industry flourishes, largely hidden and unspoken of. It’s an issue so shocking and perplexing that people tend to ignore it when brought to light. This is the pandemic of sex trafficking and child sex trafficking. One might presume that in a civilized, developed nation like the…