Category: Human Trafficking

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

Human Traffickers Bring Children to UK to Sell Their Organs on Black Market

November 1, 2013

Posted on October 21, 2013 on the Voice of Russia— “”Traffickers are exploiting the demand for organs and the vulnerability of children. It’s unlikely that a trafficker is going to take this risk and bring just one child into the UK. It is likely there was a group,” said Bharti Patel, the chief executive of … More Human Traffickers Bring Children to UK to Sell Their Organs on Black Market

THAILAND: Anti-Trafficking Measures Prove Controversial

November 1, 2013

By Ruxandra Guidi on October 21, 2013— “Twenty-eight-year-old Mai has been a sex worker in Chiang Mai for a decade now. Originally from Burma, she previously worked as a domestic helper, a dishwasher, and baker but says none of these jobs allowed her to make as much money as she does now. “There are good … More THAILAND: Anti-Trafficking Measures Prove Controversial

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

HOUSTON: Man Charged with Five Human Trafficking-Related Charges

October 31, 2013

Posted by The Associated Press on October 26, 2013— “A Houston man has been arrested at a southwest Florida hotel on human trafficking charges. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says Sael Nathaniel Williams was arrested Saturday at the Travel Lodge in Fort Myers. Investigators say Williams forced a female victim to engage in prostitution by … More HOUSTON: Man Charged with Five Human Trafficking-Related Charges

USA: Human Trafficking Ring Leader and Five Others Sentenced to Federal Prison

October 31, 2013

From the Cleveland Advocate on October 27, 2013— “Francisco Chao-Martinez, 31, and five others have been ordered to prison for their roles in a conspiracy to transport or harbor aliens illegally present in the country, announced United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson. Mexican National Chao-Martinez pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport aliens as did Juan Carlos … More USA: Human Trafficking Ring Leader and Five Others Sentenced to Federal Prison

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

In Third World Countries, Slave Maids Cost the Price of a Smart Phone

October 30, 2013

By Susan V. Ople, Special for CN, on August 9, 2013— “If you ask young people what they could get for U.S. $200 or less, their answers would probably include a tablet, a smart phone, or a designer bag. Not on the list, a foreign maid – unless you live in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, … More In Third World Countries, Slave Maids Cost the Price of a Smart Phone

USA: The Hidden Indentured Class—Local Labor Trafficking

October 30, 2013

By Rachel Cernansky on October 23, 2013— “Anna and her husband were supposed to be in the U.S. on their honeymoon. They arrived at Los Angeles International Airport in the spring of 2007 and found Daniel waiting for them with a sign bearing their names. Daniel was an acquaintance, someone Anna’s father-in-law—who lived in Houston—knew … More USA: The Hidden Indentured Class—Local Labor Trafficking

MONTREAL: Gang Facing Charges for Human Trafficking and Sex Slavery

October 30, 2013

On October 24, 2013 for CTV Montreal— “The RCMP says it is breaking up a human trafficking ring that smuggled young women into Canada and used them as sex slaves. The force has made several arrests, including one Wednesday morning in Montreal, but cautions that at least one of the alleged slave traders is still … More MONTREAL: Gang Facing Charges for Human Trafficking and Sex Slavery