Human rights abuses

Michigan Legal Watchdog Group Re-forms To Fight Excessive Litigation

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Thursday, January 30, 2020
Tort law, Abuse of the legal system, Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch, Human rights abuses, Northville, Michigan, Watchdog, Northville, Abuse, Law, Social issues

This has prompted a legal watchdog group that disbanded in 2013 to return to action.

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  • This has prompted a legal watchdog group that disbanded in 2013 to return to action.
  • For 17 years, Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch served as a non-partisan citizen watchdog over the courts.
  • It worked to increase public awareness of all the ways excessive litigation negatively affects job providers, families and communities.
  • Based in Northville, Michigan, Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch is a non-partisan citizen watchdog over the courts.

J.B. Hunt Joins USDOT in Commitment to Fighting Human Trafficking, Signs Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking Pledge

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Philanthropy, Law enforcement, Emergency services, State, Local, Other Transport, Trucking, Foundation, Rail, Air, Transport, Other Philanthropy, Logistics, Supply chain management, Public policy, Government, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Human rights abuses, Organized crime, Human trafficking, Crime, Articles

The initiative, announced by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao, urges transportation industry leaders to combat human trafficking through employee education, raising public awareness, and sharing relevant data to measure the efforts collective impact.

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  • The initiative, announced by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao, urges transportation industry leaders to combat human trafficking through employee education, raising public awareness, and sharing relevant data to measure the efforts collective impact.
  • As part of our companys safety culture, J.B. Hunt employees are trained on recognizing the warning signs of trafficking and how to report suspicious activity.
  • We proudly support the U.S. Department of Transportations initiative and are committed to helping end human trafficking.
  • According to the USDOT, as many as 24.9 million men, women, and children are victims of human trafficking.

Article - Parliament pays tribute to the victims of the Holocaust

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020
The Holocaust, Human rights abuses, Holocaust studies, Racism in Europe, Genocide, Holocaust historiography, Bibliography of The Holocaust, Liliana Segre, Responsibility for the Holocaust, Aftermath of the Holocaust, Holocaust victims, Auschwitz concentration camp

The European Parliament opened the plenary session of Wednesday 29 January with a solemn ceremony in memory of the six million victims of the Holocaust.

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  • The European Parliament opened the plenary session of Wednesday 29 January with a solemn ceremony in memory of the six million victims of the Holocaust.
  • Whenever we read in newspaper articles of acts of violence, attacks, or racist insults, we must consider these attacks addressed at each of us.
  • In her speech, Liliana Segre, Italian senator for life and survivor of Auschwitz, said: I am extremely moved to be here in the European Parliament.
  • The term Holocaust refers to the mass murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime and its collaborators.

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Acquires Sobibor Perpetrator Collection

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Racism in Europe, Holocaust studies, Human rights abuses, Jewish resistance during the Holocaust, Sobibor extermination camp, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Bibliography of The Holocaust, The Holocaust, Extermination camp

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum today announced an important new addition to its collection.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum today announced an important new addition to its collection.
  • The Sobibor Perpetrator Collection provides an unprecedented view into the operations of one of the six killing centers Nazi Germany established for the sole purpose of murdering Jews.
  • The Sobibor Perpetrator Collection consists of 361 photographs and dozens of paper documents.
  • A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity.

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.

Governor General of Canada to travel to Poland for the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau

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Friday, January 17, 2020
The Holocaust, Human rights abuses, Racism in Europe, Racism, Holocaust historiography, Holocaust studies, Aftermath of the Holocaust, Auschwitz concentration camp, World Holocaust Forum, Extermination camp, Responsibility for the Holocaust, Franciszek Piper

This follows the Governor General's visit to Jerusalem to attend the Fifth World Holocaust Forum, "Remembering the Holocaust: Fighting Antisemitism".

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  • This follows the Governor General's visit to Jerusalem to attend the Fifth World Holocaust Forum, "Remembering the Holocaust: Fighting Antisemitism".
  • In Poland, she will take part in the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, which was the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp.
  • The Governor General will pay tribute to the more than 1.1 million people who lost their lives there, including approximately 1 million Jews.
  • Canada and Poland have a close relationship, rooted in shared history and a vibrant community of more than a million Polish-Canadians.

Press release - Human rights breaches in Nigeria and Burundi

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Thursday, January 16, 2020
Law by country, Politics by country, Cotonou, Cotonou Agreement, Human rights abuses, Impunity

MEPs urge the Nigerian authorities to guarantee respect for human rights and to protect the civilian population from terrorism and violence.

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  • MEPs urge the Nigerian authorities to guarantee respect for human rights and to protect the civilian population from terrorism and violence.
  • The fight against impunity is fundamental to the stability of the country and to building lasting peace, MEPs say.
  • The situation in Nigeria has significantly deteriorated over the last few years, posing a serious threat to international and regional security.
  • They recall that Burundi is bound by the human rights clause of the Cotonou agreement and therefore urge the countrys authorities to immediately revert this abusive trend and to uphold its human rights obligations.

Texas Restaurant Association takes a leadership role to help end human trafficking

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Human rights abuses, Human trafficking, Austin, Texas, Articles, Cities in the United States, Humans

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) launches a resource center for restaurants to take immediate action against human trafficking in the state.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) launches a resource center for restaurants to take immediate action against human trafficking in the state.
  • "With more than 50,000 restaurants across the state, the Texas Restaurant Association and its members are uniquely positioned as leaders in the fight against trafficking.
  • "The impact, scale, and reach of the Texas Restaurant Association makes it a natural choice to lead the efforts against trafficking," said Emily Williams Knight, Ed.D., CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association.
  • Along with the Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation, the Association represents, educates and, promotes the growing industry.

DLA Piper helps women in Rwanda protect themselves from violence, harassment and trafficking

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Monday, January 13, 2020
Law firms, Sex crimes, Violence against women, Violence against men, Human rights abuses, DLA Piper, Human trafficking, Akilah, Articles

NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- DLA Piper, through its award-winning New Perimeter affiliate, recently completed a training program at the Akilah Institute in Rwanda aimed at helping young women protect themselves from violence, harassment and human trafficking.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- DLA Piper, through its award-winning New Perimeter affiliate, recently completed a training program at the Akilah Institute in Rwanda aimed at helping young women protect themselves from violence, harassment and human trafficking.
  • DLA Piper attorneys from around the world worked over a three-day period with more than 1200 students and faculty in 17 different training sessions.
  • Participants discussed various ways of mitigating the risks of violence, harassment and human trafficking, received practical tips on how to best protect themselves, and focused on how the Akilah community could unite on these issues.
  • In addition to Pachciarek, DLA Piper participants included Victoria Richter and Crystal Doyle (both of Chicago) and Georgia Jolink (Austin).

IT'S A PENALTY Kicks Off Global Campaign to End Human Trafficking Ahead of Super Bowl LIV

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Thursday, January 9, 2020
Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Human rights abuses, Human trafficking, Articles, Crime, Social issues

MIAMI, Jan. 9 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, It's a Penalty launched its eighth global Super Bowl campaign focused on harnessing the power of sport to prevent abuse, exploitation and trafficking.

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  • MIAMI, Jan. 9 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, It's a Penalty launched its eighth global Super Bowl campaign focused on harnessing the power of sport to prevent abuse, exploitation and trafficking.
  • "This campaign is designed to progress us towards our and our partners' goal to eradicate abuse, exploitation and trafficking globally by 2030 together.
  • If viewers suspect they've encountered a case of human trafficking, the campaign video will encourage them to call 305-FIX-STOP or text BEFREE (233733) to make a report.
  • Hilton will also train their hotel staff and management to spot human trafficking across 60+ hotels and distribute IAP campaign materials.