We found 527 results for “Human Trafficking”.
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International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
June 26, 2014
By Sophie Kasakove Today marks the 16th annual International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Established by the United Nations General Assembly, this day serves…
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Trafficking Ring Prosecuted in New York
June 24, 2014
In a piece for the NY Times, Benjamin Weiser reported on the prosecution of the leaders of a human trafficking ring operating between Mexico and the United States,…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: June 23, 2014
June 23, 2014
Top News CRISIS IN IRAQ Secretary of State… Read More
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Human Trafficking and the Private Sector
June 23, 2014
GENERAL RESOURCES Global Business Coalition Against Trafficking (gBCAT) gBCAT’s mission is to “mobilize the power, resources, and thought leadership of the business community to end…
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New Center for Civil and Human Rights Bridges Domestic and International Rights Movements
June 22, 2014
Atlanta – Human Rights First today welcomed the opening of the new Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta, the only museum in the country that…
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How to Manage the Increase in Families at the Border
June 20, 2014
The current surge of migrants crossing the southern U.S. border reflects a sharp increase in the number of unaccompanied minors, children crossing with one or…
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New Trafficking in Persons Report Highlights Need for Increased Enforcement of Anti-Human Trafficking Laws
June 20, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First said that the 2014 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report released today by the State Department reinforces the need for additional…
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Slave Labor and Your Dinner Table: Walmart and Costco Sell Shrimp Tainted in Thailand
June 12, 2014
By Sophie Kasakove In a piece for the Guardian this week, Kate Hodal and Chris Kelly share the story of Myint Thein, a Burmese fisherman who spent two years…
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Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling: How They Differ
June 12, 2014
Human trafficking and migrant smuggling are among the fastest growing criminal activities in the world, affecting virtually every country according to the United Nations. Trafficking…
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World Cup and Slave Labor: The Truth About Trafficking
June 11, 2014
By Nicky Lazar This week marks the beginning of the World Cup in Brazil, and with it renewed calls to combat human trafficking. Recently, nuns…
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ABA Report Details Corporate Policies on Trafficking
June 10, 2014
By Sophie Kasakove Last week the American Bar Association released a report on the efforts of Fortune 100 corporations to address human rights violations, including human trafficking…
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Who Are Human Traffickers?
June 10, 2014
Human Trafficking: Defining the Phenomenon Human trafficking is a human rights violation that involves the practice of holding another person in compelled service by force,…