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.

444 women went out of contact after reaching India, third countries – The Himalayan Times
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444 women went out of contact after reaching India, third countries – The Himalayan Times

KATHMANDU, JANUARY 1 As many as 444 women and girls especially from western Nepal who went to foreign countries in search of jobs have gone missing since. The data is based on the applications submitted at the Maiti Nepal, Nepalgunj chapter in 2022 with the requests for their whereabout. Nepalgunj-based Maiti Nepal extended office coordinator…

Success of ‘slavery on the ballot’ measures could help incarcerated pregnant people of color
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Success of ‘slavery on the ballot’ measures could help incarcerated pregnant people of color

Originally published by The 19th During the midterm elections, five states — Alabama, Oregon, Vermont, Louisiana, and Tennessee — put to vote initiatives purported to prohibit the use of slavery and indentured servitude as a punishment for crime, an antiquated allowance given by the 13th Amendment 157 years ago this month that prisons across the country still…

Who are Georgiana Naghel & Luana Radu? Meet the Tate's Angels arrested on suspicion of …
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Who are Georgiana Naghel & Luana Radu? Meet the Tate's Angels arrested on suspicion of …

The two women, called “Tate’s Angels,” were detained alongside Andrew Tate as part of a rape and human trafficking investigation. Let’s see who are the Tate’s Angels in detail. Tate’s Angels arrested: A model and a former police officer are reported to be the other two suspects arrested in connection with an investigation into claims…

Migrants unaware of rights falling prey to trafficking: Expert – Deccan Herald
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Migrants unaware of rights falling prey to trafficking: Expert – Deccan Herald

Migrants not aware of their rights have been falling prey to trafficking and exploitation, and coordination among stakeholders is vital to address the issue holistically, an expert on the subject said in light of cases of suspected human trafficking recently reported from Gujarat. It will be appropriate to have a separate investigation agency for dealing…

Police To Host Human Trafficking Safety Fair
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Police To Host Human Trafficking Safety Fair

In honor of Human Trafficking Month, the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety is hosting a human trafficking fair mid-January to raise awareness and share prevention tips. Just two weeks ago, police officers rescued two females, one a minor, from a human trafficking at a Rohnert Park hotel. The survivors were provided advocate services afterwards,…

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

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…

Andrew Tate's arrest inspires misinformation, memes and defenders online – NBC News
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Andrew Tate's arrest inspires misinformation, memes and defenders online – NBC News

Following the arrest of influencer Andrew Tate in Romania on suspicion of human trafficking and rape, social media was flooded with memes and misinformation from people both condemning and defending him. Tate, 36, has more than 10 million followers across platforms and has become a polarizing figure on Twitch and YouTube, thanks to his extreme…

The disturbing links between climate change and modern-day slavery
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The disturbing links between climate change and modern-day slavery

© Provided by The Hill On Sept. 12, a disturbing new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO), Walk Free and International Organization for Migration (IOM) revealed that the number of people in modern slavery has risen by approximately 10 million since 2016. Fifty million women, children and men are exploited through forms of slavery like forced labor and…

We can do more to help victims of human trafficking | Opinion
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We can do more to help victims of human trafficking | Opinion

In Central Florida, we continue to build collaborative solutions to fight human trafficking. United Abolitionists and Aspire Health Partners have worked together for the past decade to support long-term recovery for survivors, but it takes community support and awareness to make a greater impact. Data shows that victims of trafficking have often experienced other forms…

It’s time to care about victims of human trafficking | Commentary
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It’s time to care about victims of human trafficking | Commentary

In Central Florida, we continue to build collaborative solutions to fight human trafficking. United Abolitionists and Aspire Health Partners have worked together for the past decade to support long-term recovery for survivors, but it takes community support and awareness to make a greater impact. Data shows that victims of trafficking have often experienced other forms…