Violence against women

The Jensen Project Invests $3.1 Million to Combat the Effects of Sex Trafficking and Exploitation

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Monday, March 15, 2021
Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Debt bondage, Human trafficking

Human trafficking is not only a transnational crime, but also a domestic one that impacts each community in the U.S. Its victims represent every gender, race, age, and socio-economic status.

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  • Human trafficking is not only a transnational crime, but also a domestic one that impacts each community in the U.S. Its victims represent every gender, race, age, and socio-economic status.
  • As the crime increases and evolves with each generation, so must our response.
  • The Jensen Project is honored to collaborate with each inspiring program to create stronger outcomes for survivors nationwide.
  • We assess existing curriculums and capacities and may help provide resources that could help elevate the aftercare process within each organization.

SWAT League Develops New Initiative for Fighting Human Trafficking

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Debt bondage, Human trafficking, Sex trafficking, Human trafficking in the United States

This is the first of many initiatives they are developing in their mission to eradicate human trafficking.

Key Points: 
  • This is the first of many initiatives they are developing in their mission to eradicate human trafficking.
  • Their goal for 2021 is to engage every sports league and team in the fight against human trafficking.
  • "Parents and children need to be educated about the dangers of human trafficking and how to prevent becoming a victim."
  • SWAT LEAGUE does ask that each family consider making a $1 donation per month that helps cover expenses.

85% of women have witnessed harassment and online violence, finds new research from The Economist Intelligence Unit

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Crimes against women, Sex industry, Violence against women, Women, Jigsaw, Articles, Misogyny, Bullying

"Measuring the prevalence of online violence against women " reveals that nearly 40% of women surveyed have been harassed online whilst the vast majority (85%) have witnessed harassment or other forms of online violence.

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  • "Measuring the prevalence of online violence against women " reveals that nearly 40% of women surveyed have been harassed online whilst the vast majority (85%) have witnessed harassment or other forms of online violence.
  • Half of women surveyed said that the internet is not a safe place for them to express their thoughts and opinions.
  • 32% of women reconsidered posting a comment online, 30% reduced their online presence, and 20% stopped using that online platform entirely.
  • Jigsaw is a unit within Google that forecasts and confronts emerging threats, creating future-defining research and technology to keep our world safer.

Press release - International Women’s Day celebrated in plenary

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Countries, Foreign relations, Government, Feminism, In Turkey, Istanbul Convention, Gender pay gap, International Women's Day, Violence against women

Just before the opening of the session on Monday, Parliament marked 2021 International Womens Day, focussing on womens empowerment and leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Just before the opening of the session on Monday, Parliament marked 2021 International Womens Day, focussing on womens empowerment and leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Regarding the gender pay gap, he added, Women in Europe earn on average 14.1% less than men.
  • The Commissions proposal for binding pay transparency measures will be central to our work.
  • President Sassoli concluded by calling for all member states to ratify the Istanbul Convention, and for the EU to make violence against women a European-wide crime.

Persistent challenge: violence against women

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Monday, March 8, 2021
Articles, Crimes against women, Violence against men, Crime, Violence against women, Sex industry, Violence, Victims' rights, Sexual violence, Domestic violence in Australia

We need to do much more to tackle violence against women and honour their rights.

Key Points: 
  • We need to do much more to tackle violence against women and honour their rights.
  • FRAs Crime, safety and victims rights report reveals that:

    These figures corroborate the findings of FRAs 2012 violence against women survey.

  • Countries should also boost measures that seek to prevent violence against women.
  • Campaigns that confront mens violence against women and educate men, who are mostly the perpetrators, are examples of how to provide preventative support.

"The United States recognizes progress in the fight against drug trafficking in Honduras"

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Human trafficking, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Articles, Sex trafficking, Crime

The law is the first step to share radar or other information related to airborne drug trafficking with Honduran authorities.

Key Points: 
  • The law is the first step to share radar or other information related to airborne drug trafficking with Honduran authorities.
  • The Honduran government does not have the capacity to track all suspected drug trafficking flights without outside support.
  • The United States will support the JIOC to equip the facility and develop necessary policies and standard operating procedures.
  • The United States continues to help build the capacity of Honduran institutions to combat drug trafficking, corruption, and other criminal issues.

"The United States recognizes progress in the fight against drug trafficking in Honduras"

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Human trafficking, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Articles, Sex trafficking, Crime

The law is the first step to share radar or other information related to airborne drug trafficking with Honduran authorities.

Key Points: 
  • The law is the first step to share radar or other information related to airborne drug trafficking with Honduran authorities.
  • The Honduran government does not have the capacity to track all suspected drug trafficking flights without outside support.
  • The United States will support the JIOC to equip the facility and develop necessary policies and standard operating procedures.
  • The United States continues to help build the capacity of Honduran institutions to combat drug trafficking, corruption, and other criminal issues.

Victims of Abuse (Support) Bill

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Saturday, February 27, 2021
Articles, Violence against men, Violence against women, Crimes against women, Crimes, Abuse, Domestic violence, Sexual violence, Violence, Domestic violence in the United States, Garda National Protective Services Bureau

A Bill to establish a right to specialist sexual violence and abuse support services for victims of sexual, violent and domestic abuse; and for connected purposes.

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A Bill to establish a right to specialist sexual violence and abuse support services for victims of sexual, violent and domestic abuse; and for connected purposes.

Deadline to File Sexual Abuse Claims in the Bankruptcy of the Archdiocese of New Orleans is March 1, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans, Violence against children, Sexual abuse scandals in Catholic orders and societies, Articles, Violence against men, Violence against women, Childhood, Violence, Settlements and bankruptcies in Catholic sex abuse cases, Catholic Church sex abuse cases in the United States

On May 1, 2020, the Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans (ANO) filed for Chapter 11 Reorganization under the United States Bankruptcy Code.

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  • On May 1, 2020, the Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans (ANO) filed for Chapter 11 Reorganization under the United States Bankruptcy Code.
  • Individuals who do not file a timely claim may lose legal rights that may exist against the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
  • To file a clergy abuse claim: Individuals claiming abuse must file a claim using the Sexual Abuse Survivor Proof of Claim by March 1, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. (Central Time).
  • For more information on the Archdiocese of New Orleans' reorganization and a video message from Archbishop Aymond, visit www.nolacatholic.org/renew .

Connecticut Senator Alex Kasser and National Domestic Violence Advocates Introduce "Jennifer's (Dulos) Law" for 2021 Legislative Session

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Crimes, Articles, Abuse, Violence against men, Violence against women, Domestic violence, Family, Child abuse, Human behavior

GREENWICH, Conn., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Connecticut Protective Moms , a grassroots group of Connecticut moms working to make family court safer for Domestic Violence (DV) Victims, announces that Senator Alex Kasser has introduced "Jennifer's Law" for the 2021 Legislative session.

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  • GREENWICH, Conn., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Connecticut Protective Moms , a grassroots group of Connecticut moms working to make family court safer for Domestic Violence (DV) Victims, announces that Senator Alex Kasser has introduced "Jennifer's Law" for the 2021 Legislative session.
  • Kasser's bill would require judges to recognize victims of DV and child abuse and give them the safety and protection they deserve.
  • "When women are the victims of abuse, they seek safety for themselves and their children," said Senator Kasser, lead sponsor of this legislation.
  • "Many victims say that the invisible forms of DV - Coercive Control - are more terrifying than physical violence," noted Senator Kasser.