Category: Government

United Nations General Assembly Approves Landmark Arms Trade Treaty

April 8, 2013

By Neil MacFarquhar on April 2, 2013, UNITED NATIONS — “The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to approve a pioneering treaty aimed at regulating the enormous global trade in conventional weapons, for the first time linking sales to the human rights records of the buyers. Although implementation is years away and there … More United Nations General Assembly Approves Landmark Arms Trade Treaty

‘EDEN’ FILM + PANEL DISCUSSION ON SEX TRAFFICKING

March 30, 2013

Sex Trafficking Awareness Event EDEN Screening + Panel Discussion on Sex Trafficking Organized by Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) and Centripetal Films, Hope for Justice and World Affairs Council are co-presenters of the opening night of Eden screening with panel discussion on sex trafficking. SXSW 2012: Audience Award Best Narrative Feature – Special Jury Award Best … More ‘EDEN’ FILM + PANEL DISCUSSION ON SEX TRAFFICKING

Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling: GOP Needs Better Outreach, Not Slavery Talk

March 23, 2013

“Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling Thursday stepped out of the cone of silence he entered last week after announcing he wouldn’t rejoin Virginia’s 2013 gubernatorial race to discuss one of his favorite topics of late: the state of the Republican Party. In a wide ranging interview, Bolling elaborated on his decision not to run as an … More Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling: GOP Needs Better Outreach, Not Slavery Talk

WA Senate Passes Kohl-Welles, Padden Bills to Crack Down on Sex Trafficking of Minors

March 5, 2013

OLYMPIA, March 4, 2013 — “The Washington State Senate today passed two bills to crack down on the trafficking of minors for commercial sex: Senate Bill 5488, sponsored by Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle, and Senate Bill 5669, sponsored by Sen. Mike Padden, R-Spokane Valley. SB 5488 would impose an additional $5,000 fine on top of … More WA Senate Passes Kohl-Welles, Padden Bills to Crack Down on Sex Trafficking of Minors

U.S. House of Representatives Voted Today to Pass a Senate-Approved Version of the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA)

February 28, 2013

“The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to pass a Senate-approved version of the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA), paving the way for President Obama to sign into law the United States’ most important tool in the fight against human trafficking and modern-day slavery. An estimated 27 million people worldwide are victims of modern-day … More U.S. House of Representatives Voted Today to Pass a Senate-Approved Version of the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA)

Why Even Amsterdam Doesn’t Want Legal Brothels

February 21, 2013

By Julie Bindel for The Spectator on February 2, 2013 “The Dutch experiment in legalised prostitution has been a disaster Do you remember the rather brilliant comedy sketch featuring Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse in which they played laid-back police officers in Amsterdam, bragging that they no longer have to deal with the crime of … More Why Even Amsterdam Doesn’t Want Legal Brothels

Action Alert: Support the reauthorization of the ‘Trafficking Victims Protection and Reauthorization Act’ by asking Senators to Vote YES on Amendment #21 to VAWA

February 9, 2013

Last week Senator Leahy proposed adding the entire text of the Trafficking Victims Protection and Reauthorization Act (TVPRA), to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), through an amendment. The vote on the amendment will take place this Monday, February 11, 2013. Please continue supporting the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act by urging your Senators to … More Action Alert: Support the reauthorization of the ‘Trafficking Victims Protection and Reauthorization Act’ by asking Senators to Vote YES on Amendment #21 to VAWA

European Police Arrest 103 in Suspected Human Trafficking Ring

February 2, 2013

For CNN by Ed Payne on January 31, 2013— “Officials are calling it one of the largest operations against human traffickers in Europe. Police in Europe arrested 103 people in 10 countries this week, all accused of smuggling in people on boats, freight trains and small hidden compartments in the floors of buses and trucks. … More European Police Arrest 103 in Suspected Human Trafficking Ring

Mayor McGinn and King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn Announce Anti-Trafficking Campaign

February 1, 2013

“Mayor McGinn and King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn unveiled a campaign to raise awareness of human trafficking taking place in our community. They were joined by representatives from Clear Channel Outdoor, who donated $94,000 in advertising space, and Clear Channel Entertainment+Media, who donated $88,000 of air time for anti-trafficking public service announcements. “Hundreds of people, … More Mayor McGinn and King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn Announce Anti-Trafficking Campaign