Tag: Human trafficking
Thai police free Lao teenager after report of employer’s sexual abuse
The woman climbed a wall at the home to reach Thai police officers who had arrived outside the home along with her brother
Pope Francis: ‘It is never too late to take action’ against...
Human trafficking is estimated to be a $150 billion industry that profits off of an estimated 49.6 million victims worldwide
Vietnamese believed among migrants found in container at Irish port
The embassy said it has been coordinating with Irish authorities to verify the identities of the stowaways and assist with citizen protection
Lao trafficking victims describe ‘hellish’ Myanmar ordeal
In Myanmar, the trafficking victims were forced by their Chinese bosses to work as scammers, using chat apps to extract money from victims
Indian nuns pledge to eradicate human trafficking
The meeting brought to light that several sisters are preparing the kinner community to be a part of their work to combat human trafficking
Catholic nuns receive recognition for fighting human trafficking
According to United Nations data, detection rates of trafficking-related crimes dropped by 11%, and convictions decreased by 27% in 2020
Job-seeking Vietnamese teens trafficked to Laos, family members say
The number of children who left Phu Quoc City in Kien Giang province was at least five, according to family members.
SPOTLIGHT: Seeking justice and hope amidst battle against human trafficking in...
Rebuilding lives and tackling the root causes of human trafficking using a multi-pronged approach
Hong Kong cases expose shortcomings of gov’t interventions to protect OFWs...
"Governments are aware of the problem, but advocacy groups say regulations and enforcement are not enough."
Filipino migrant workers are harassed over loans they’re forced to make...
A comprehensive government solution is needed to address why Filipino overseas workers are forced into debt in the first place
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