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.

Survivors work to prevent human trafficking, aid victims – U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Italy
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Survivors work to prevent human trafficking, aid victims – U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Italy

Victims of human trafficking come from every region of the globe. Increasingly, survivors are taking the lead in the fight against the crime and in helping its victims to heal. To understand the scope of the problem, caused primarily by criminals subjecting victims to forced labor or sex trafficking, one need only see the International Labour Organization estimates, which…

Shedding light on local issues during Human Trafficking Awareness Month
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Shedding light on local issues during Human Trafficking Awareness Month

During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month – with Jan. 11 being National Human Trafficking Awareness Day – it’s important for parents and all people in the community to understand the realities of this crime and what can be done to help local victims of human trafficking. Mattie Critchfield Dodds, program manager with The Formation Project,…

Human Trafficking Awareness Month: NC Ranked in top 15 nationwide
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Human Trafficking Awareness Month: NC Ranked in top 15 nationwide

Governor Roy Cooper declared January Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention month yesterday, and many cities, counties and nonprofit organizations are raising awareness through community information sessions and trainings. Last year, 922 calls were placed to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, ranking North Carolina 12th nationwide. Of those 922 calls, 223 resulted in identified cases. NC…

Organizations stress importance of understanding human trafficking issues – Live 5 News
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Organizations stress importance of understanding human trafficking issues – Live 5 News

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – Two Lowcountry organizations that treat victims of human trafficking find ways to increase awareness and education on the topic after Attorney General Alan Wilson released the state’s 10th annual human trafficking report. According to the data, Charleston County ranks second highest in the state when it comes to reported human trafficking cases….

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

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…

January is National Sex Trafficking Awareness Month – WKBW
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January is National Sex Trafficking Awareness Month – WKBW

Kelly Galloway is the founder and executive director of Project Mona’s House. They exist to shed light on the terrible crime of human trafficking, restore those who have been victimized and prevent it from ever happening again. They do this through education, legislation and amplifying their voices. Project Mona’s House is right here in Buffalo…

Events Scheduled to Commemorate National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
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Events Scheduled to Commemorate National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

SOUTH FLORIDA – On Wednesday, January 11 the Female Development World Organization (FDWO) will commemorate national Human Trafficking Awareness Day with two events. The first event will be the 2nd Annual National Day of Prayer. It is scheduled for 6:30a.m. to 7:30a.m. via Zoom (ID 873 8812 2881 Passcode: 696899; Mobile: 646-931-3860).   Farm Share Food…

Diocese of Portland puts spotlight on human trafficking prevention
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Diocese of Portland puts spotlight on human trafficking prevention

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is working to bring awareness to National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. “The elimination of human trafficking is a priority issue for the Catholic Church as every life is a gift from God and is sacred, it deserves to be protected and nurtured,” the diocese stated in a…