By Ioan Grillo / Mexico City on July 31, 2013— “Like many victims of human trafficking, Marcela was tricked into the sex trade by a man she thought she could trust. She met him in her small hometown in Veracruz state when she was 16. Posing as a wealthy businessman, he asked for her hand … More MEXICO: The Drug Cartels’ Other Business—Sex Trafficking
By CNN Staff on July 2, 2013— “Authorities in Mexico City say they’ve rescued 46 women in a human trafficking bust. The women rescued included 27 Mexicans and 19 foreigners, Mexico City prosecutors said in a statement. Forty people were detained after a raid at the Cadillac table-dance club in the country’s capital over the … More MEXICO: 46 Women Rescued after Sex Trafficking Bust
On August 21, 2013, from BBC News— “South Africa’s police have arrested six men suspected of being part of an international child pornography ring, a spokesman has said. The suspects, who include teachers and a legal officer, are believed to have links with the US, Canada, the UK and other European countries, reports say. Images … More SOUTH AFRICA: Child Porn Ring Cracked with Global Links
Chosen Premiere Film Showing in Seattle This event is on September 26, 2013, at 6:30pm, at the Seattle Aquarium. Join us for the Seattle Premiere of Chosen, a new inside-look documentary at the true stories of two “All-American” teen girls, and how they were tricked into trafficking. It can happen anywhere. Teach your kids how … More “Chosen” Premiere Film Showing in Seattle September 26
Human Trafficking Awareness Not My Life Screening + Panel Discussion in Seattle DATE | OCTOBER 10, 2013 TIME | 7 PM WITH PANEL DISCUSSION FOLLOWING FILM LOCATION | SIFF FILM CENTER ADDRESS | 305 HARRISON ST., SEATTLE, WA 98109 BUY TIX HERE | $8 SIFF MEMBER OR $13 NON-MEMBER FACEBOOK EVENT (HELP US SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS) ORGANIZER … More Not My Life Screening + Panel Discussion
From AP on August 10, 2013— “Thai authorities have arrested and charged a suspected human trafficker who allegedly sold hundreds of migrants from Myanmar into slavery to work in Thailand’s fishing industry, police said Saturday. Ko Myo, a 42-year-old Myanmar national, was captured in a raid by police and justice officials on Aug. 1 in … More BANGKOK: Ko Myo, Human Trafficking Suspect From Myanmar, Arrested In Thailand
From Agence France-Presse on August 16, 2013—”The Swiss city of Zurich on Thursday unveiled a sex drive-in which local authorities say will enable them to keep closer tabs on prostitution, a year after voters backed the plan. Due to be opened officially in a ceremony on August 26, the nine so-called “sex boxes” are located … More ZURICH: Sex Drive-In Unveiled
Media Release on Interpol on August 8, 2013— “An operation across Eastern and Southern Africa targeting a range of cross-border crimes has resulted in the rescue of human trafficking victims, the seizure of drugs, guns and stolen vehicles and the recovery of smuggled goods including ivory and diamonds. Codenamed Usalama – which means ‘safety’ – … More KENYA/ZIMBABWE: Human, Drugs and Arms Traffickers Targeted in Operations across Eastern and Southern Africa
By Associated Press and KOMO on July 29, 2013— “Three children from our region have been rescued from sex trafficking and three pimps have been arrested as part of a nationwide FBI sweep. Authorities rescued 105 children who were forced into prostitution and arrested 150 pimps and others in a three-day law enforcement sweep in 76 … More SEATTLE: FBI Raids Rescue 3 Children from Sex Trafficking
From AP on August 10, 2013— “Thai authorities have arrested and charged a suspected human trafficker who allegedly sold hundreds of migrants from Myanmar into slavery to work in Thailand’s fishing industry, police said Saturday. Ko Myo, a 42-year-old Myanmar national, was captured in a raid by police and justice officials on Aug. 1 in … More BANGKOK: Thailand Arrests Key Human Trafficking Suspect
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