Category: Sex Trafficking

COLUMBIA: Child Victims of Sexual Crimes During Armed Conflict Increase

September 14, 2013

By Ernesto Suárez Gómez for Infosurhoy.com on August 22, 2013— “The life story of 18-year-old Daniela, whose real name is not revealed for safety reasons, is marked by sexual violence committed as a result of the armed conflict. She was conceived when her mother allegedly was working as a collaborator with the Revolutionary Armed Forces … More COLUMBIA: Child Victims of Sexual Crimes During Armed Conflict Increase

PAMPANGA: “International Justice Mission” Helps Rescue Three Girls from Cybersex Den in Residential Neighborhood

September 11, 2013

On July 16, 2013— “Girls as young as 15 were rescued from a cybersex den in Angeles City last Friday. The city is a known destination for sex tourism, with large entertainment clubs and bars where young women are openly sold for sex. But the girls rescued July 12 were being exploited out of a … More PAMPANGA: “International Justice Mission” Helps Rescue Three Girls from Cybersex Den in Residential Neighborhood

DETROIT: Child Sex Trafficking Bust Rescues 10 Youths, Arrests 18 Pimps

September 9, 2013

By Tresa Baldas on July 30, 2013 for the Detroit Free Press— “A beaten teenage girl, held against her will in a hotel room. Two prostituted teens, rescued from a home. A fourth child caught in an undercover sex sting. The troubling details are part of the latest federal crackdown on child prostitution, which over … More DETROIT: Child Sex Trafficking Bust Rescues 10 Youths, Arrests 18 Pimps

Ramon Magsaysay Awards: Nepali Trafficking Survivors Find Power in Numbers

September 6, 2013

By Patricia Esteves (The Philippine Star) on August 30, 2013— “Nepalese Sunita Danuwar was only 14 years old when she was trafficked to India to become a sex slave. “I remember there were two guys who offered me sweets and afterwards, I lost consciousness. When I woke up, I was in a brothel in Mumbai, raped … More Ramon Magsaysay Awards: Nepali Trafficking Survivors Find Power in Numbers

MALAYSIA: Economic Growth Leading to More Human Trafficking Victims?

September 5, 2013

By Ludy Green on July 27, 2013 for The Huffington Post— “Despite Malaysia’s recent increase in prosperity, the country remains plagued by thousands of human trafficking cases annually. A lack of opportunity for economic growth in neighboring countries leads many individuals to join criminal networks that “traffic young girls and women for sexual exploitation.” Inconsistent … More MALAYSIA: Economic Growth Leading to More Human Trafficking Victims?

New Study Helps Estimate Online Sex Advertisement Usage—Up to 169,920 Buyers in Houston

September 5, 2013

“Invisible Offenders: A Study of Online Sex Customers,” a study concluded this month by a team of researchers from ASU’s School of Social Work, Office of Sex Trafficking Intervention Research with assistance from the Phoenix Police Department, developed a model to estimate the number of customers contacting online sex advertisements.  This model was applied by … More New Study Helps Estimate Online Sex Advertisement Usage—Up to 169,920 Buyers in Houston

FREE: Register for the Global Online Counter-Child Trafficking Conference—Oct. 16-18

August 30, 2013

Online Conference Counter-Child Trafficking: Free Global Online Conference 16-18th October 2013 The Counter-Child Trafficking Conference is the first global online conference to take place bringing together those working on child trafficking around the world to discuss various interventions and issues. Sessions include: Mexico: ‘From surviving to survivor’ – Rosi Orozco USA: ‘Victim, survivor, leader: Empowering CSE and trafficked youth’  – … More FREE: Register for the Global Online Counter-Child Trafficking Conference—Oct. 16-18

MEXICO: The Drug Cartels’ Other Business—Sex Trafficking

August 22, 2013

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