Worker

A worker is a person who is employed and performs work in exchange for compensation, such as wages or a salary. Workers can be found in a wide variety of occupations and industries, and can have different levels of education, skill, and experience. In general, workers are entitled to certain rights and protections under the law, such as the right to a safe and healthy work environment, fair compensation, and freedom from discrimination. The rights and conditions of workers can vary depending on the country, industry, and type of work they do.

Hidden in Plain Sight: The Prevalence of Familial Sex Trafficking in the US
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Hidden in Plain Sight: The Prevalence of Familial Sex Trafficking in the US

The study “Domestic Minor Familial Sex Trafficking: A National Study of Prevalence, Characteristics, and Challenges across the Justice Process” aimed to explore the prevalence, characteristics, and challenges associated with domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST) by family members.

Angeles City steps up anti-human trafficking campaign after rescue of 3 minors
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Angeles City steps up anti-human trafficking campaign after rescue of 3 minors

  ANGELES CITY, Philippines  — Mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr. on Friday, March 24 ordered a stepped-up awareness campaign on human trafficking, following the rescue of three minors from a bar on Fields Avenue. “We believe that awareness is the key here,” Lazatin told Rappler two days after he led a random check on the city’s…

Philippine multi-agency effort vs human trafficking lauded
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Philippine multi-agency effort vs human trafficking lauded

MANILA, Philippines — The recent move by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), the Department of Justice (DOJ) and other government agencies to undertake an intensified effort for the country’s fight against human trafficking that victimizes overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) is being lauded as a “welcome development”. According to lawyer Jose Vicente Salazar, the multi-agency effort comes at…

Let’s do away with organ trafficking
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Let’s do away with organ trafficking

THIS is with reference to the editorial ‘Organ racket’ (Feb 14) which dealt with the commercial removal of the kidney of a brick kiln worker in Rawalpindi and the need for a police probe to identify the gang and groups involved in this inhuman activity. Read the original article here. Punjab, no doubt, is considered…

A bright and healthy future for Harford County and the state | COMMENTARY – Baltimore Sun
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A bright and healthy future for Harford County and the state | COMMENTARY – Baltimore Sun

As member of the Maryland General Assembly’s Health and Government Operations Committee, I consider and support legislative bills that uphold the best interests of my constituents.  This session, I will be working on 13 total bills — four of which will be highlighted in detail. My priority has been to initiate a series of bills…

Fighting Human Trafficking as a Survivor Leader | United Way Worldwide
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Fighting Human Trafficking as a Survivor Leader | United Way Worldwide

To mark #MyFreedomDay on March 16, a day-long student-driven event to raise awareness of human trafficking, United Way is re-publishing this blog by a person with lived experience of human trafficking. As part of our commitment to empowering survivors, United Way and Survivor Alliance have opened up applications for a new fellowship for human trafficking…

Vietnam joins international efforts in human trafficking prevention
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Vietnam joins international efforts in human trafficking prevention

Consistent with the viewpoint on facilitating safe, orderly and regular migration, and resolutely combating illegal migration, the Vietnamese government has regarded the fight against illegal migration and human trafficking a regular and long-term political task.  This task should be performed proactively with the close coordination of the international community. In August 2022, 42 Vietnamese in…

DMW boosts campaign vs human trafficking – The Manila Times
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DMW boosts campaign vs human trafficking – The Manila Times

(UPDATE) AMID calls by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to put an end to modern-day slavery, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan Ople on Tuesday vowed to intensify the DMW’s awareness campaign against illegal recruitment and human trafficking, particularly those being undertaken through social media. At the same time, Ople called on the 11 member…

COYOTE RI: Support immunity for sex workers reporting crimes – Uprise RI
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COYOTE RI: Support immunity for sex workers reporting crimes – Uprise RI

Have you ever thought sex workers and sex trafficking survivors should be able to go to police and report crimes like sex trafficking, kidnapping, or assault without being arrested for prostitution? House Bill 6064, introduced on March 3rd, attempts to make that a reality, and it needs your support. The Nuts and Bolts This is…

News from the state of Tennessee
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News from the state of Tennessee

By: State Senator Page Walley  Supporting firefighters suffering from PTSD Among many important bills we are advancing in the Senate is a proposal that seeks to reduce stigma and provide support for firefighters following a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis. The measure was unanimously passed in our Commerce and Labor committee. The bill allows firefighters…