An actress is reflected in a mirror as she performs during the “15 22 performance” opposing violence against women in front of Chigi palace in Rome, September 25, 2013. REUTERS/Remo Casilli By Maria Caspani on November 25, 2013— “The Italian government declared a “total war” on gender violence on Monday as Prime Minister Enrico Letta … More ITALY Vows War on Violence Against Women
By Tom McGhee, for The Denver Post, on November 26, 2013— “When Jason and Michelle Korth found that there were too few beds in the country to provide shelter for teen girls rescued from prostitution, they started Restore Innocence. On Tuesday, the Colorado Springs non-profit, which now runs a safe house for young sex trafficking … More COLORADO: Non-Profit Honored for Aiding Sex Trafficking Victims
By Tarek Mahmud, Chittagong, on November 23, 2013— “Police detained six human traffickers and rescued 23 victims who were ready to be shipped off to Malaysia from the port city of Chittagong. The raid was conducted in a joint operation by Panchlaish and Chandgaon police on Friday at midnight, police said. Chittagong Metropolitan Police Panchlaish … More Six Traffickers Detained Attempting to Deport 23 People to Malaysia
On November 22, 2013 for FINNBAY— “The Council of Europe, a human rights organisation in Strasbourg, reckons harassment and violence against women costs Europe an estimated 20 to 60 euros per person per year, or up to 33 billion euros, the non-profit group Intervista Onlus announced on Thursday. © FINNBAY-ANSA Onlus Intervista crunched data like … More Violence Against Women Costs Europe 33 Billion Euros
Published by ENCA on November 24, 2013— “Up to 6,000 children have been enrolled in armed groups in the Central African Republic according to Unicef and there are warning that things could get worse. The United Nations Children’s Fund has said the number of child soldiers has doubled in the Central African Republic. This comes as … More CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC: Fears Loom Over Child soldiers
On November 21, 2013, for BBC NEWS LONDON— “Three women have been “rescued” from a south London house as police investigate claims they were held as slaves for about 30 years. Last month officers were contacted by Freedom Charity after it received a call from a woman saying she had been held against her will … More LONDON: Women ‘Held as Slaves for 30 Years’
By Trymaine Lee on November 21, 2013— “When Kery Rodriguez was arrested earlier this year during a drug sting in Florida, law enforcement agents discovered that heroine wasn’t the only thing that Rodriguez and his crew were trafficking. According to detectives and informants, Rodriguez also sold young women whom he referred to as “fresh meat.” “If … More Staggering Report Exposes US Sex Trafficking—Of Which 42% Are Pimp-Controlled Prostitution
Published on Fashion United on November 20, 2013— “French luxury holding company Kering and the Kering corporate foundation have signed a joint treaty to help prevent and fight against domestic violence occurring in Italy. After the success of its pilot programme, which was first launched at Gucci, the new commitment is set to be rolled … More ITALY: French Luxury Holding Company ‘Kering’ Takes Stand Against Domestic Violence
By Beverly Taylor on November 19, 2013— “It is known to happen in other countries, but in the United States? Oh, yes. Human sex trafficking not only happens in the U.S. — but it seems to be on the rise. It is trapping young victims and clogging the court system. Martha Kuhlman was 14 when … More Milwaukee Tied with Detroit for the Second-Highest Number of Sex-Trafficking Incidents in the Nation
By Thomas Whittle for Global Times on November 18, 2013— ““Don’t cry on Singles’ Day. Go to Vietnam and find yourself a bride!” This was the unusual slogan used by group buying website 55tuan.com as part of a special promotion, which offered a free trip to Vietnam for one lucky person, provided he married a … More VIETNAM: Wives for Sale
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