Tag #Human Trafficking

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Four-Year-Old Abducted, Sexually Abused, and Finds Redemption

Antonio Salazar Hobson, a Mexican-American child, was abducted at age four from Arizona and endured years of sexual abuse in California before becoming a successful lawyer fighting for farmworkers' rights.

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Gender Equality
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Reverse Migration from North America: 14,000 Return to South America Due to US Immigration Policies

Between January and July, approximately 14,000 migrants, primarily Venezuelan, returned to South America from Mexico and the US, driven by stricter US immigration policies under the Trump administration and worsening conditions during their journey.

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UK Launches Investigation into Pimping Websites

The UK's anti-slavery commissioner launched an investigation into adult service websites suspected of facilitating sexual exploitation, uncovering thousands of potential indicators of exploitation and highlighting a yearly increase in victims.

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Gender Equality
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Italian NGO Ship Seized After Libyan Threats; Investigation Demanded

The Italian NGO, Mediterranea Saving Humans, had its ship seized in Trapani after a rescue mission where its crew faced threats and intimidation from Libyan authorities, prompting calls for an investigation into Italy's relationship with Libya concerning migrant handling.

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X Faces Criticism Over Child Abuse Material Trade

A BBC investigation reveals the ongoing sale of child sexual abuse material on Elon Musk's X platform, including images of a victim, Zora, who is appealing to Musk to act; the investigation links the sale to an individual in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Giuffre's Posthumous Memoir on Epstein's Sex Trafficking Ring to be Published

Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir, "Nobody's Girl," detailing her experiences with Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring, will be published October 21st; the book, completed before her death in April, aims to shed light on systemic failures enabling human trafficking.

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Gender Equality
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Elderly Couple Freed From 12 Years of Forced Labor in Stavropol Krai

A 69-year-old woman contacted Komsomolskaya Pravda, leading to the rescue of her brother and his wife from 12 years of forced labor on a Stavropol Krai farm; the couple, suffering from severe health issues, declined to press charges.

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theguardian.com
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Australia's Weak Modern Slavery Laws Risk Making it a "Dumping Ground

Australia's weak modern slavery laws risk turning the country into a dumping ground for goods produced with forced labor, according to the country's first anti-slavery commissioner, Chris Evans, who highlighted the lack of import bans and low prosecution rates.

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theguardian.com
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UK Investigation Launched into Sex Trafficking on Online Platforms

The UK's independent anti-slavery commissioner launched an investigation into websites advertising sex services, prompted by concerns about the exploitation of trafficked women, following a 2021 Scottish parliamentary study linking online advertising to a surge in sex trafficking.

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Gender Equality
dailymail.co.uk
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Thailand's Tourism Dark Side: Sex, Drugs, and Animal Exploitation

Increased sex tourism in Thailand, fueled by "The White Lotus," has exacerbated human trafficking and exploitation; cannabis legalization has led to increased drug-related issues among tourists; animal exploitation remains prevalent despite legal prohibitions.

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No Poverty
pt.euronews.com
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Bulgarian Police Arrest Smugglers After Van Crash Involving Afghan Migrants

Bulgarian border police arrested two Georgian men after their van carrying 24 Afghan migrants crashed near Lozenets; migrants paid €4,000 each for illegal entry into Turkey; increased border security has reduced illegal crossings compared to 2023.

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South Africa Warns of Russia Job Scam Targeting Young Women

The South African government warned women about a viral social media job scam promoting opportunities in Russia, specifically targeting young women aged 18-22 with a 'two-year start program' promoted by influencers like Cyan Boujee; allegations exist that some recruits ended up in weapons factories.

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