Women

Women are adult human females. They are distinguished from men, who are adult human males, by their sex chromosomes, hormones, and reproductive organs. Women have traditionally been seen as the less powerful gender in many cultures, and have faced discrimination and unequal treatment in many areas of life. However, women have made significant progress in recent years in terms of achieving greater equality and empowerment. Today, women are active in all areas of society and are making important contributions in fields such as politics, business, science, and the arts.

The Story of a Young Afghan Asylum Seeker, Through His Words
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The Story of a Young Afghan Asylum Seeker, Through His Words

In this blog piece, a young Afghan asylum seeker narrates his journey seeking refuge away from his homeland. He contacted STOP THE TRAFFIK after seeing our Aman Safety campaign which targeted young unaccompanied minors in Greece and Turkey. “I was living and working in Turkey for a year. Because I was single*, it was very…

Expanded law to boost gov't fight vs. human trafficking | Philippine News Agency
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Expanded law to boost gov't fight vs. human trafficking | Philippine News Agency

MANILA – Senators on Wednesday said Republic Act 11862 or the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act signed recently by President Rodrigo Duterte will boost the government campaign against human trafficking. Senator Imee Marcos, principal author of the measure in the Senate, thanked President Duterte for signing the new law, vowing to pass more economic measures…

Ukrainian Refugees Drive Increased Human Trafficking in Poland – Providence Magazine
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Ukrainian Refugees Drive Increased Human Trafficking in Poland – Providence Magazine

With the return of armed conflict in continental Europe, the Russian Federation is committing brutalities that have characterized the most violent of warfare since ancient times.   Cold-blooded executions, brutal mass rapes, the bombings of a maternity ward and shelter for children, along with the forced displacement of roughly 500,000 Ukrainians into Russia, are just some…

Curbing Human Trafficking Through Intelligence Gathering In Nigeria – PRNigeria News
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Curbing Human Trafficking Through Intelligence Gathering In Nigeria – PRNigeria News

By Victor Buoro Globally acknowledged as a high-profit but low-risk criminal activity, human trafficking has unfortunately gained attention as the modern-day form of slavery that is expanding in scale with damaging repercussions on humanity and nations’ economic lives. And going by the definition that; “Human Trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of…

Global Social Impact Agency Hive Rebrands As “WRTHY,” Expanding Its Offerings In New Fundraising Models, Products For Purpose, And Gaming For Good
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Global Social Impact Agency Hive Rebrands As “WRTHY,” Expanding Its Offerings In New Fundraising Models, Products For Purpose, And Gaming For Good

The Award-Winning Agency Will Continue to Develop Innovative Social Impact Strategies, Campaigns and Initiatives to Tackle Some of the Most Challenging Issues Facing the World Today NEW YORK, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Hive, the award-winning social impact agency announced today it will now be known as “WRTHY” as it expands its team, offerings and…

“Human trafficking, slavery & sexual exploitation,” from Afghanistan War Victims’ Voices
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“Human trafficking, slavery & sexual exploitation,” from Afghanistan War Victims’ Voices

Afghanistan War Victims’ Voices – PRESS RELEASE CONGRESS from The Hague Remarks at The Hague, Netherlands, on June 23rd, 2022 Regarding Crimes Against Humanity in Afghanistan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w21uGV88IU?t=2924 Some people are blocked from the audio, so be sure to turn on closed captions. Good afternoon, my name is Adam Zarnowski and I will be speaking about…

Talitha Kum, combatting human trafficking in nearly 100 nations – Vatican News
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Talitha Kum, combatting human trafficking in nearly 100 nations – Vatican News

By Deborah Castellano Lubov Despite the increase in human trafficking during the Covid-19 pandemic, Talitha Kum has boosted its activities to combat the scourge in the nearly 100 countries in which it operates. This was evidenced in Talitha Kum’s 2021 Report, published on Tuesday, summarizing the activities of the past year and outlining the commitments…

Ghislaine Maxwell sentencing: Who will speak, where will she be imprisoned and how long …
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Ghislaine Maxwell sentencing: Who will speak, where will she be imprisoned and how long …

Ghislaine Maxwell will be sentenced on Tuesday following her conviction on five counts of sex trafficking. The 60-year old, a friend of presidents and princes, was found guilty in December of grooming and recruiting vulnerable underage girls for wealthy paedophile Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse in the 1990s and early 2000s. The victims Mr Epstein…

At least 46 migrants found dead in San Antonio, Texas – The Texas Tribune
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At least 46 migrants found dead in San Antonio, Texas – The Texas Tribune

Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. SAN ANTONIO — A tractor-trailer found near Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio contained the bodies of 46 dead people, along with 16 others who have been taken to hospitals, local officials in San…

Children Parliament Calls on Traditional Rulers to Sign against FGM, Child Marriage
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Children Parliament Calls on Traditional Rulers to Sign against FGM, Child Marriage

Kuni Tyessi in Abuja Children parliament has urged the government and other stakeholders to compel traditional rulers to sign legal documents that would prevent early child marriage and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in their communities and domains. Representing the FCT in the National Children’s Parliament, Miss Splendor Joe-King, who made the call in Abuja, said…