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With the increasing allegation of organ trafficking, the Government has resolved to start a mandatory organ testing on all Ugandans traveling abroad.This mainly targets those going to the United Arab …
Human trafficking sadly exists in North Dakota and the people working to end this issue face many challenges when it comes to educating the public, apprehending offenders, supporting survivors, and working towards prevention. A Bismarck-based non-profit, 3:18 Project, is hosting an event in Watford City to be a part of the end to trafficking, by…
Martinez, Calif – On June 17th, 2022, Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton and U.S. Department of Labor Assistant District Director for San Jose Alberto Raymond formalize a partnership to combat wage theft and protect workers’ rights. Both agencies commemorate the agreement by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the District Attorney’s Office in Martinez….
Contra Costa County, federal government team up to combat wage theft KTVU Fox 2 news at noon MARTINEZ, Calif. – Contra Costa County and the U.S. Department of Labor on Friday vowed to work together to prevent wage theft and protect workers’ rights. Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton announced that her office and…
WASHINGTON (CBSDFW.COM) — As part of a Department of Labor program distributing over $201 million in funding to benefit workers across the country adversely impacted by foreign trade, Texas will receive $15 million — the second highest total awarded. Washington, awarded nearly $19 million, is the only state allocated a greater share of the funds….
The vinyl flooring industry is experiencing a boom in the U.S. and other wealthy countries. At chain stores like Home Depot, being able to purchase vinyl flooring – what the […]
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PRESS RELEASE The Netherlands, 13 June 2022 The influence of the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and increasing food insecurity on the sexual exploitation of children worldwide. Internationally, the risks of children becoming victims of sexual exploitation have increased, both in real life and by technology. Climate change, food insecurities, and conflict exacerbate the risks…
Farmworker advocates linked to human trafficking and forced labor in Georgia Two Georgia labor officials whose jobs involved protecting or advocating for farmworkers have links to one of the largest U.S. human trafficking cases ever prosecuted involving foreign agricultural laborers brought here on seasonal visas. One individual indicted in the case, Brett Donovan Bussey, left…
On June 13, 2022, Free the Slaves joined 20 civil society organizations, survivors, and academics in urging the G7 to adopt new measures in ensuring forced labor is eradicated from the global supply chain. The leaders of these prosperous countries have the resources and collective voice necessary to enact concrete steps that would protect those…
SCHENECTADY – The owner of Thai Thai Bistro in Niskayuna has admitted to labor trafficking, Schenectady County District Attorney’s officials said. Piyamas Demasi, 45, plead guilty to the felony charge Friday. She is to be sentenced in May to up to three years in prison. She could also get as little as five years of probation….
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