Category: Human Trafficking

RWANDA: Boys and Girls Lured Away from Homes by “Football Coaches” or “Policemen” with Promises of Cash, Jobs, Education

October 29, 2013

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) on October 6, 2013— “According to the U.N., a third of child soldiers that escaped from Congolese rebel group M23 came from Rwanda. Some of the M23 child soldiers received training from the Rwandan Defense Force for two weeks before being handed over to the rebel group. U.N. experts have … More RWANDA: Boys and Girls Lured Away from Homes by “Football Coaches” or “Policemen” with Promises of Cash, Jobs, Education

Photos of Rundown Home Where the 4-y/o ‘Greek Maddie’ Lived with her Gypsy ‘Abductors’

October 29, 2013

By Simon Murphy on October 18, 2013— “The first pictures of the gipsy camp where an abducted four-year-old girl was rescued in Greece emerged yesterday as the international appeal to identify the child continued. The discovery of the blonde, blue-eyed girl, who police believe may be from northern or eastern Europe, gives hope that Madeleine … More Photos of Rundown Home Where the 4-y/o ‘Greek Maddie’ Lived with her Gypsy ‘Abductors’

Human Trafficking Charges Tossed Against Saudi Princess In Southern California

October 28, 2013

By The Associated Press on September 22, 2013— “A human-trafficking charge against a Saudi princess was abruptly dismissed Friday after prosecutors were unable to support claims by a Kenyan maid who said she had to escape from her employer’s condominium after having her passport taken and being forced to work long hours for meager pay. … More Human Trafficking Charges Tossed Against Saudi Princess In Southern California

Europe Urged to Follow Italy’s Lead on Human Trafficking

October 28, 2013

By Lizzy Davies in Rome and Philip Oltermann in Berlin, for The Guardian, on October 20, 2013— “European countries should learn from Italy and establish penal codes “fit for the mafia” to get to grips with people-trafficking organisations responsible for enslaving nearly one million people on the continent, according to a report by the European … More Europe Urged to Follow Italy’s Lead on Human Trafficking

Sex Trafficking Victims Gather, Share Stories at Capitol Mall

October 27, 2013

By Kimberly Easton on October 5, 2013— “Their stories are heart wrenching. Tonight they gathered at the Capitol Mall to share their stories and reasons for fighting against human sex trafficking. “My daughter was missing for eight pain-staking days.” Five years ago, Vicki Zito’s heart was broken when her 17-year old daughter, Kaci Klinner, got … More Sex Trafficking Victims Gather, Share Stories at Capitol Mall

“Italian Mafia Reinvests Billions in Guns and Drugs,” Says ‘Save the Children’

October 27, 2013

Posted on La Gazetta del Mezzogiorno on August 5, 2013— “Italy had the highest number of victims of human trafficking and exploitation in all of Europe in 2010, according to a study released Thursday by Save the Children. Of a total 9,500 cases reported in Europe, some 2,400 were in Italy, the NGO said in … More “Italian Mafia Reinvests Billions in Guns and Drugs,” Says ‘Save the Children’

European Commission President Pledges $40.7 Million to Help Italy Deal with Influx of Refugees

October 27, 2013

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD for The New York Times on October 14, 2013— “After the drowning of more than 300 Africans near the Italian island of Lampedusa, the European Commission president, José Manuel Barroso, pledged 30 million euros, or about $40.7 million, last week to help Italy deal with an overwhelming influx of refugees. While … More European Commission President Pledges $40.7 Million to Help Italy Deal with Influx of Refugees

Church Groups Help Expose Houston’s Dark Sex Trafficking Secret

October 26, 2013

By Efrem Graham on October 5, 2013— “Houston tops an ugly list. According to the U.S. Justice Department, the Texas metropolis is one of the country’s largest hubs of human trafficking. The problem is simply too big for police to tackle alone so Christian organizations are helping to expose the travesty and give shelter to … More Church Groups Help Expose Houston’s Dark Sex Trafficking Secret

Virginia Governor Holds Summit on Human Trafficking

October 26, 2013

By Kathy Stewart on October 5, 2013— Human trafficking, or modern-day sex slavery, is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the U.S., in the world and in our area, and many of its victims are children. It’s something that happens right in front of us but in the shadows. And that’s a major part of … More Virginia Governor Holds Summit on Human Trafficking

Human Traffickers Arrested in Deaths of 274 Migrants off Italian Coast

October 26, 2013

First published on Latino Daily News on October 8, 2013— “A Tunisian man is in custody in connection with the shipwreck that claimed the lives of at least 274 Eritrean and Somali migrants, an Italian prosecutor said Tuesday. Khaled Ben Salam, 35, was among the 155 survivors of last Thursday’s disaster off the island of … More Human Traffickers Arrested in Deaths of 274 Migrants off Italian Coast