Category: Human Trafficking Awareness

SEATTLE: Holy Names Academy’s ‘Junior State of America’ Chapter Protests Human Trafficking

January 16, 2014

By JSA Director of Publicity, Hari Mahesh, on January 12, 2014— “On the 5th of January, the Holy Names JSA Chapter took matters into their own hands and protested Human Trafficking in the Westlake Center (located in downtown Seattle). Even though most protests are loud and rowdy in conveying their message, the Holy Names JSA … More SEATTLE: Holy Names Academy’s ‘Junior State of America’ Chapter Protests Human Trafficking

BURMA: Shan State Records Most Human Trafficking Cases

January 15, 2014

Posted by http://www.elevenmyanmar.com on January 14, 2014— “The number of cases of human trafficking from Myanmar to China increased last year, with most of the activity coming from Shan State, according to the Anti-Human Trafficking Police Force. Some 40 human trafficking incidents out of the 120 nationwide occurred in Shan State last year, while the … More BURMA: Shan State Records Most Human Trafficking Cases

KENTUCKY: New Report Monitors Human Trafficking Problem

January 6, 2014

By The Associated Press on December 9, 2013— “A state agency says child protection officials in Kentucky investigated 20 allegations of human trafficking involving 25 children from late June through mid-October. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports the cases included children prostituting themselves for drugs and a guardian offering to sell a child for money or place … More KENTUCKY: New Report Monitors Human Trafficking Problem

CHARLOTTE: After Career in Sex Trade, Baker Finds Purpose as Entrepreneur, Mentor

January 6, 2014

By Michaela L. Duckett on August 1, 2013— “Sex sells. In a culture where women like Kim Kardashian, Draya Michelle and Amber Rose have not only become famous, but have made millions off flaunting big butts and pretty smiles, it’s apparent that even the illusion of sex can be lucrative. It’s a trap that 15-year-old … More CHARLOTTE: After Career in Sex Trade, Baker Finds Purpose as Entrepreneur, Mentor

CHARLOTTE: Gallery Crawl to Benefit Victims of Human Trafficking

November 7, 2013

By Ann Sheridan for NBC Charlotte on November 1, 2013— “The city light Charlotte studio may look simple, but inside big things are happening. “Hope of love. That’s what they have little of — hope. That’s the one thing we’re in the process of changing,” Said CityLight volunteer Donya Dunlap, as she showed off artwork … More CHARLOTTE: Gallery Crawl to Benefit Victims of Human Trafficking

Chile Hosts Human Trafficking Conference a Week After a Flood of Convictions

November 6, 2013

By Charlotte Karrlsson-Willis on July 23, 2013— “UN experts and officials from ten nations plan unified action against human trafficking days after court hands down sentence in the case of dozens of trafficked Bolivians.  On any given day last year, 250,000 people worked in forced labor in Latin America, according to the U.N. This accounts … More Chile Hosts Human Trafficking Conference a Week After a Flood of Convictions

SCOTLAND: Women Asked to Assist with Police Crackdown on Human Trafficking in Nail Bars

November 2, 2013

By Annie Brown on October 26, 2013— “With many Vietnamese and Chinese-owned shops staffed by victims of trafficking or illegal immigrants, police say the customers themselves can help detect and tackle the problem. Scotland’s women can play a vital role in a police crackdown on human trafficking in nail bars, a leading officer has said. … More SCOTLAND: Women Asked to Assist with Police Crackdown on Human Trafficking in Nail Bars

REGISTER FREE NOW! “Girl Rising” Film Showing on Nov. 17 at Intiman Theater

November 1, 2013

Wells Fargo Washington Women’s Roundtable presents Girl Rising. Girl Rising is a groundbreaking film, directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Robbins, which tells the stories of 9 extraordinary girls from 9 countries, written by 9 celebrated writers and narrated by 9 renowned actresses. Girl Rising showcases the strength of the human spirit and the power of education … More REGISTER FREE NOW! “Girl Rising” Film Showing on Nov. 17 at Intiman Theater

Survivor of Human Trafficking Says There’s More You Can Do

October 31, 2013

By Pamela Escobar on October 9, 2013— “A Charlotte man accused of sex Trafficking made his first appearance in court Wednesday. Detectives said 30-year old Tony Drum recruited a teen girl through an online chat-room. Police said Drum drove to South Carolina picked the girl up then forced her to work in Charlotte as a … More Survivor of Human Trafficking Says There’s More You Can Do