Human rights abuses

Human Trafficking Forum to be Led by Miss Connecticut Teen USA 2020

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Global issues, Human rights abuses, Articles, Human trafficking, Miss Connecticut Teen USA, Crime, Social issues

HARTFORD, Conn., July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Miss Connecticut Teen USA 2020 Samantha Sarelli is hosting a virtual forum; in conjunction with the United Nation's World Day Against Trafficking Persons .

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  • HARTFORD, Conn., July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Miss Connecticut Teen USA 2020 Samantha Sarelli is hosting a virtual forum; in conjunction with the United Nation's World Day Against Trafficking Persons .
  • It will feature expert voices on human trafficking and be held via Zoom beginning at 7 pm EST on Thursday, July 30.
  • Featured speakers include Rosi Orozco, former Mexican congresswoman and current author and activist against human trafficking; Rachel Garcia, president of Reintegra USA and activist against human trafficking; and Rebecca Bender, human trafficking survivor, author, and founder of the Rebecca Bender Initiative.
  • Sarelli is a vocal advocate against human trafficking and has used her platform as Miss Connecticut Teen USA to raise awareness of these global atrocities.

End 21st Century Slavery - The Evil of Human Trafficking

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Global issues, Human rights abuses, Articles, Human trafficking, Crime, Social issues, Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking

WASHINGTON, July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Voices Against Trafficking announces an international human rights forum which will live stream via Facebook/VoicesAgainstTrafficking on July 29, 2020 11:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT (UTC-4).

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  • WASHINGTON, July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Voices Against Trafficking announces an international human rights forum which will live stream via Facebook/VoicesAgainstTrafficking on July 29, 2020 11:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT (UTC-4).
  • Human trafficking is the world's fastest growing multibillion dollar criminal industry.
  • This vast transnational criminal enterprise is the greatest exploitation of men, women and children in the world.
  • Leading national and international human rights activists will share details on many aspects of the current state of human trafficking.

For the First Time, Iconic Documentary Ballad "I See Wings" from "An Armenian Trilogy" Now Available as Film Released in Five Languages

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Monday, July 13, 2020
Anti-Armenianism, Human rights abuses, Armenian Genocide, Committee of Union and Progress, Genocides, Persecution of Christians in the Ottoman Empire, Armenians, Yerevan, War crimes, Continents

"While the Armenian Genocide happened a century ago, the age-old question of why people harm others due to differences remains too relevant today.

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  • "While the Armenian Genocide happened a century ago, the age-old question of why people harm others due to differences remains too relevant today.
  • "The lyrics are about a connection to ancestors and for me that would be to my African heritage," said Watson.
  • The film has been shown at festivals throughout the U.S. and won Best Score, Audience Choice and Exceptional Merit awards.
  • "An Armenian Trilogy Live in Yerevan", performed by the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra, was recently made available on iTunes , Spotify , and Amazon .

Message of President Charles Michel for the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide

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Sunday, July 12, 2020
Srebrenica, Human rights abuses, Murder, Criminal homicide, Genocides, Srebrenica massacre, Genocide, Remembering Srebrenica, Bosnian genocide

Today we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica.

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  • Today we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica.
  • And to those who still have no confirmation of the fate of their loved ones.
  • All Europeans should be humbled, and furious, at what was allowed to happen in Srebrenica.
  • That gives us reason for hope.Today, we condemn the genocide at Srebrenica.

Statement by President Charles Michel, President Ursula von der Leyen and EU HR Josep Borrell on the 25th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica

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Sunday, July 12, 2020
Human rights abuses, Genocides, Murder, Srebrenica, Criminal homicide, Bosnian genocide, Srebrenica massacre, Genocide

On July 11, we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica, one of the darkest chapters of modern European history.

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  • On July 11, we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica, one of the darkest chapters of modern European history.
  • We honour the memory of those laid to rest and all those still missing.
  • 25 years ago Europe failed to live up to the promise that never again would there be such tragedy on our continent.
  • But for peace and reconciliation to continue, the way forward must include the recognition of suffering, mutual respect and dignity.

InnovaCare Health Subsidiary Continues Collaboration to End Abuse and Exploitation of Seniors

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Legal, Seniors, Nursing, Managed care, Health, Consulting, Professional services, Consumer, Violence against men, Violence against women, Human rights abuses, Articles, Crime, Humans, Sex crimes, Abuse, Human trafficking, Domestic violence

The CIAV currently offers free orientation and legal representation services to low-income individuals, victims of human trafficking and elderly victims of physical, emotional and economic exploitation.

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  • The CIAV currently offers free orientation and legal representation services to low-income individuals, victims of human trafficking and elderly victims of physical, emotional and economic exploitation.
  • This joint initiative protects older adults from domestic abuse, intra-family abuse, and other violent situations.
  • In June, MMM received a letter from Vivian I. Neptune Rivera, Dean of the UPR School of Law, thanking the organization for their collaboration and commitment to putting an end to the exploitation and abuse of seniors.
  • InnovaCare Health improves the lives of members and physicians through innovative solutions for value-based healthcare.

Katie Price to give evidence to Petitions Committee as new online abuse inquiry launched

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Thursday, June 25, 2020
British people, English people, Katie Price, Peter Andre, Human rights abuses, Television series, Abuse, Katie

Next week, the Petitions Committee will hear evidence from media personality Katie Price, as it formally launches a new Parliamentary inquiry into tackling online abuse.

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  • Next week, the Petitions Committee will hear evidence from media personality Katie Price, as it formally launches a new Parliamentary inquiry into tackling online abuse.
  • Katie Price - a successful media personality, businesswoman and best-selling author - and her mother Amy Price, will answer questions from MPs on the subject of online abuse and their personal experiences with this in raising Katies son Harvey.
  • The Committee will examine what progress has been made by the Government since the conclusion of its previous inquiry into online abuse , which focused on online abuse and the experience of disabled people after Katie Price started a petition about online abuse .
  • The new inquiry will see the Committee scrutinise the Governments response to online abuse, and continue to press the Government on the action it needs to take.

Katie Price to give evidence to Petitions Committee as new online abuse inquiry launched

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Thursday, June 25, 2020
British people, English people, Katie Price, Peter Andre, Human rights abuses, Television series, Abuse, Katie

Next week, the Petitions Committee will hear evidence from media personality Katie Price, as it formally launches a new Parliamentary inquiry into tackling online abuse.

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  • Next week, the Petitions Committee will hear evidence from media personality Katie Price, as it formally launches a new Parliamentary inquiry into tackling online abuse.
  • Katie Price - a successful media personality, businesswoman and best-selling author - and her mother Amy Price, will answer questions from MPs on the subject of online abuse and their personal experiences with this in raising Katies son Harvey.
  • The Committee will examine what progress has been made by the Government since the conclusion of its previous inquiry into online abuse , which focused on online abuse and the experience of disabled people after Katie Price started a petition about online abuse .
  • The new inquiry will see the Committee scrutinise the Governments response to online abuse, and continue to press the Government on the action it needs to take.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Definitions of terrorism, International law, Terrorism, State terrorism, Human rights abuses, Foreign relations of Pakistan, International relations, National security, Reactions to the 2014 Peshawar school massacre, Reactions to the Manchester Arena bombing

"The attack was an act of unspeakable malice and remains the deadliest terrorist attack in Canadian history.

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  • "The attack was an act of unspeakable malice and remains the deadliest terrorist attack in Canadian history.
  • It was a shock to our country, and a threat to our collective sense of security.
  • Terrorism in Canada did not begin with this heinous act and, sadly, did not end there either.
  • "Today, on the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism , I join Canadians across the country to remember and pay tribute to all Canadian victims of terrorism.

Article - MEPs condemn racism and police violence in debate on George Floyd’s death

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Social issues, Discrimination, Abuse, Police brutality, Political repression, Racism, Human rights abuses, Injustice

On Wednesday 17 June MEPs debated racism, discrimination and police violence, often faced by minorities such as those of African descent, with Council and Commission representatives.

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  • On Wednesday 17 June MEPs debated racism, discrimination and police violence, often faced by minorities such as those of African descent, with Council and Commission representatives.
  • In late May, George Floyd, an African American, died while being arrested by police officers on the street in the US city of Minneapolis.
  • His death, along with other such cases, has sparked both peaceful and violent protests against racism and police brutality in the US and around the globe the past few weeks.
  • Racism in Europe

    Acknowledging the existence of racism in Europe, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, As a society, we need to confront reality.