Violence

Violence is the use of physical force or power to cause harm or damage. Violence can take many different forms, such as assault, rape, murder, or war. Violence can be committed by individuals, groups, or governments, and can be directed against oneself, other people, or property. Violence can have serious physical, emotional, and psychological consequences for victims, as well as for those who witness or perpetrate it. The prevention of violence and the promotion of peace are important goals in many societies.

Identifying human trafficking on Guam discussed at human rights conference | News
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Identifying human trafficking on Guam discussed at human rights conference | News

Although human trafficking on Guam can involve people who are brought here to work in the sex trade or to serve as laborers, it can also involve Guam residents pressed into modern slavery. A victim advocacy panel is introduced during the Guam Human Rights Initiative’s “Human Rights Conference Series: Human Trafficking on Guam and in…

Government of Canada announces funding for survivor-informed human trafficking prevention initiative for youth
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Government of Canada announces funding for survivor-informed human trafficking prevention initiative for youth

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Government of Canada announces funding for survivor-informed human trafficking prevention initiative for youth Aug 30, 2022 (PRNewswire via COMTEX) — Canada NewsWire MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 30, 2022 MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 30, 2022 /CNW/ – Human trafficking is a heinous crime that disproportionately…

Abogada Julia Provides Consistent Education About Immigration Law Through Social Media
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Abogada Julia Provides Consistent Education About Immigration Law Through Social Media

Abogada Julia continues to grow her social media presence to provide education for all generations. MIAMI BEACH, FL, August 26, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ — Abogada Julia, an immigration lawyer based out of Miami Beach, Florida, continues to grow her social media presence to provide education for all generations. Utilizing Facebook and TikTok, her firm aims to…

“Our Africa” TV Program Releases Episode 15 on GH One TV to Focus on Health Issues
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“Our Africa” TV Program Releases Episode 15 on GH One TV to Focus on Health Issues

Accra, Ghana & Mumbai, Maharashtra, India: Our Africa by Merck Foundation TV Program is now broadcasting on LNTV, Liberia; AYV, Sierra Leone and ZNBC, Zambia after a huge success on GH One TV, Ghana; NTV, Uganda and KTN, Kenya. ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ is a pan-African TV program that is conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted by Senator, Dr….

End It Now event raises awareness about human trafficking
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End It Now event raises awareness about human trafficking

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – A good crowd turned out in downtown Mobile to take a stand to end human trafficking. Bienville Square played host to the fourth annual End It Now event and march to raise awareness and be proactive in spotting the signs of human trafficking. It also advocates ending abuse and violence against…

ECPAT Calls for Funding #1
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ECPAT Calls for Funding #1

We’re sharing what we know! Learn more about the latest calls for funding. In our ongoing efforts to support our members and recognizing that there are pressures on your time and resources, going forward, we will be sharing periodically the latest and most relevant calls for funding. Effective fight against trafficking in human beings   Deadline – 23…

Hindustan Zinc organized an awareness camp on child marriage – Sangri Today
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Hindustan Zinc organized an awareness camp on child marriage – Sangri Today

Girls who are adversely affected due to child marriage are more likely to experience violence, abuse, and harassment.  Early marriage impacts both boys and girls physically, intellectually, psychologically, and emotionally. 24th August 2022: Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group company organized a rally to spread awareness on the importance of countering the societal evil of ‘child…

Runway for Justice: IJM Partners with NYC based Elegantees during New York Fashion Week
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Runway for Justice: IJM Partners with NYC based Elegantees during New York Fashion Week

Watch the 2022 Runway for Justice promo video here Justice is fashionable. International Justice Mission (IJM), an international non-profit with a mission to end modern slavery within our lifetime has partnered with Elegantees, a New York City based fashion brand committed to tackling poverty in Nepal through job creation for survivors of trafficking and those…

Appeals court says prohibition on involuntary servitude not applicable to prison labor
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Appeals court says prohibition on involuntary servitude not applicable to prison labor

Colorado voters who made slavery and involuntary servitude unconstitutional in 2018 did not mean to abolish the state Department of Corrections’ prison labor program, the Court of Appeals ruled last week. A three-judge panel for the appellate court turned away the constitutional challenge of inmate A. Mark Lamar, who argued the general requirement that prisoners…