Trafficking of children

Goya Foods Pledges $2 Million To Combat Child Trafficking

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Human trafficking, Crime, Articles, Goya Foods, Latin American cuisine, Human rights abuses, Slavery in the 21st century, Francisco Goya, Child trafficking in India, Trafficking of children

WASHINGTON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic owned food company in the United States, announces at a press conference in Washington D.C., to pledge $2 million to combat child trafficking and to launch Goya Cares.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic owned food company in the United States, announces at a press conference in Washington D.C., to pledge $2 million to combat child trafficking and to launch Goya Cares.
  • The top U.S. states for trafficking routes include Georgia, New York, Texas, Florida, and Los Angeles.
  • "Human and child trafficking is the largest modern-day slavery of our time and it is on the rise.
  • Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America's largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments.

Law enforcement training to tackling child trafficking

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Friday, December 18, 2020
Articles, Human rights abuses, Crime, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Human trafficking, Trafficking of children, Human trafficking in the United States, Human trafficking in Greece

According to the latest data, more than half of the children identified in Europe as victims of trafficking were EU nationals.

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  • According to the latest data, more than half of the children identified in Europe as victims of trafficking were EU nationals.
  • FRA carried out training at a CEPOL webinar to raise awareness and exchange experiences about protection and transnational cooperation in tackling child trafficking.
  • The training targeted law enforcement officers, psychologists and other professionals working on human trafficking, particularly with EU children nationals.
  • A representative from the Swedish Police shared their practical experience of protecting child victims in Sweden.

RAADR To Become Supporter Of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R)

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Human trafficking, Articles, Crime, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Human rights abuses, Sex trafficking, Trafficking of children

consists of former CIA, past and current law enforcement, and highly skilled operatives that help to identify sex trafficking rings and assist in child evacuation missions.

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  • consists of former CIA, past and current law enforcement, and highly skilled operatives that help to identify sex trafficking rings and assist in child evacuation missions.
  • At RAADR we believe teen bullying and child trafficking are most often linked.
  • Online abuse can potentially push teenagers into dangerous circumstances if family or school administrators are not aware of the problem to help.
  • While these two efforts by RAADR and O.U.R are separate, both organizations agree to a mission of helping children in need around the world and RAADR is onboard to support O.U.R.

RCMP partners with the Dominican Republic to help in the fight against child sexual abuse

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Articles, Human sexuality, Sexual ethics, Forced prostitution, Sex crimes, Child labour, Human rights abuses, Commercial sexual exploitation of children, Child sexual abuse, Laws regarding child sexual abuse, Trafficking of children, Child prostitution

This partnership will build on the existing relationship between the two countries to fight against atrocities such as the sale of children, child prostitution and pornography, trafficking and other forms of child sexual abuse.

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  • This partnership will build on the existing relationship between the two countries to fight against atrocities such as the sale of children, child prostitution and pornography, trafficking and other forms of child sexual abuse.
  • "These Agreements will further enhance the great collaboration between the RCMP and our colleagues from the Dominican Republic.
  • The RCMP's National Child Exploitation Crime Centre (NCECC), was created in response to the growing and disturbing crime of online child sexual exploitation.
  • In 2019, the NCECC received 102,967 reports of online child sexual abuse, a dramatic 1106% increase since 2014.

One Million People Sign Petition to Shut Down Pornhub for Alleged Sex Trafficking Videos

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
MindGeek, Pornhub Network, World Wide Web, Websites, Adult entertainment, Human rights abuses, Human trafficking, Forced prostitution, Pornhub, Trafficking of children

The petition is based on evidence of numerous alleged cases of real videos of child rape, child trafficking, adult trafficking, abuse, and exploitation monetized on Pornhub.

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  • The petition is based on evidence of numerous alleged cases of real videos of child rape, child trafficking, adult trafficking, abuse, and exploitation monetized on Pornhub.
  • The campaign has compelled legislators in Canada and the United States to call for federal level investigations into Pornhub's parent company MindGeek.
  • The face of the child's alleged attacker was seen in the videos and matched by law enforcement to convenience store surveillance footage.
  • Pornhub had verified the child victim and accidentally admitted to complicity in her trafficking, but later deleted their admission.

Avani and Challenging Heights win 2020 Juliette Gimon Courage Awards

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Crimes, Challenging Heights, Crime, Human rights abuses, Human trafficking, Hewlett Foundation, Family, The Global Fund for Children, Trafficking of children

WASHINGTON, DC and LONDON, April 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Fund for Children announces the winners of its 2020 Juliette Gimon Courage Awards today, recognizing innovative grassroots organizations Avani in India and Challenging Heights in Ghana for work to advance childrens rights despite extreme challenges.

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  • WASHINGTON, DC and LONDON, April 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Fund for Children announces the winners of its 2020 Juliette Gimon Courage Awards today, recognizing innovative grassroots organizations Avani in India and Challenging Heights in Ghana for work to advance childrens rights despite extreme challenges.
  • Now an international advisor on child rights, he and the Challenging Heights team are determined to end child trafficking in Ghana.
  • At great personal peril, Challenging Heights staff and volunteers rescue children from slavery and provide them with comprehensive rehabilitation services.
  • Global Fund for Children gives the annual Courage Awards through the Juliette Gimon Fund for Courageous Leadership a more than $1 million endowment made possible by William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and other donors in honor of Juliette Gimon.

Ultimate Ventures Commits to Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts

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Thursday, January 23, 2020
Crimes, Crime, Human trafficking, ECPAT International, Human rights abuses, Childhood, Trafficking of children

"Ultimate Ventures is proud to support The Code, ECPAT-USA, and their efforts to prevent sexual exploitation and trafficking of children," said Laurie Sprouse, President of Ultimate Ventures.

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  • "Ultimate Ventures is proud to support The Code, ECPAT-USA, and their efforts to prevent sexual exploitation and trafficking of children," said Laurie Sprouse, President of Ultimate Ventures.
  • "ECPAT-USA is pleased to welcome Ultimate Ventures as our latest corporate partner and member of The Code," said Emily Becker, Director of Digital Content at ECPAT-USA.
  • "Ending the trafficking and exploitation of children in travel and tourism is a fight that includes every sector of the industry, and we thank Ultimate Ventures for making protecting children a top priority."
  • Ultimate Ventures (UV) is Dallas-Fort Worth based events and destination management company known for creating exceptional experiences, saving time, and providing Peace of Mind.

CRY: Contribution of Community Members Vital in Addressing Child Trafficking

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Crime, Human rights abuses, Articles, Violence against men, Violence against women, Sex crimes, Human trafficking, Trafficking of children, Child trafficking in India, Human trafficking in Thailand, Human trafficking in South Africa

Among the South Asian countries, India, Nepal and Bangladesh have taken centre stage for rampant cross-border trafficking of women and children.

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  • Among the South Asian countries, India, Nepal and Bangladesh have taken centre stage for rampant cross-border trafficking of women and children.
  • As per recent estimates by the UNODC, approximately 38% of the victims of trafficking in South Asia are men, while 31% are women and 31% are children.
  • Child trafficking is defined asany person under 18 who is recruited, transported, transferred, harboured or received for the purpose of exploitation, either within or outside a country.
  • Causes of trafficking are rooted in poverty, illiteracy, lack of opportunities, gender discrimination, social violence and demand for services that trafficking victims are forced to provide.

CRY: Contribution of Community Members Vital in Addressing Child Trafficking

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Crime, Human rights abuses, Articles, Violence against men, Violence against women, Sex crimes, Human trafficking, Trafficking of children, Child trafficking in India, Human trafficking in Thailand, Human trafficking in South Africa

Among the South Asian countries, India, Nepal and Bangladesh have taken centre stage for rampant cross-border trafficking of women and children.

Key Points: 
  • Among the South Asian countries, India, Nepal and Bangladesh have taken centre stage for rampant cross-border trafficking of women and children.
  • As per recent estimates by the UNODC, approximately 38% of the victims of trafficking in South Asia are men, while 31% are women and 31% are children.
  • Child trafficking is defined asany person under 18 who is recruited, transported, transferred, harboured or received for the purpose of exploitation, either within or outside a country.
  • Causes of trafficking are rooted in poverty, illiteracy, lack of opportunities, gender discrimination, social violence and demand for services that trafficking victims are forced to provide.

Stopping Child Trafficking is Everyone's Job, Says More Too Life Founder

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Crime, Human rights abuses, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Articles, Human trafficking, Trafficking of children, Sex trafficking, Human trafficking in Fiji

"Human Trafficking is a serious societal issue and one that all of us need to address," said David Arkless, board chairman of More Too Life.

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  • "Human Trafficking is a serious societal issue and one that all of us need to address," said David Arkless, board chairman of More Too Life.
  • "It is the responsibility of all Americans to participate in the prevention of child trafficking in their communities," said Bello.
  • More Too Life offers a downloadable brochure that details how to prevent human trafficking, including ways the public can identify and report suspected cases of child trafficking before irretrievable damage impacts innocent children.
  • For the most common signs of child trafficking, please contact More Too Life and download our free PDF from our website.