Over 1,000 Refugees Have Died Trying to Reach Christmas Island, Yet They Keep Coming

December 28, 2013

By Luke Mogelson on November 15, 2013 for The New York Times Magazine— “It’s about a two-and-a-half-hour drive, normally, from Indonesia’s capital city, Jakarta, to the southern coast of Java. In one of the many trucks that make the trip each month, loaded with asylum seekers from the Middle East and Central Asia, it takes … More Over 1,000 Refugees Have Died Trying to Reach Christmas Island, Yet They Keep Coming

CHILE: “80% of Trafficking Victims are Women Because They are Seen as ‘Product,'” Says Embassy Expert

December 27, 2013

By Michelle Loubon on November 6, 2013— ““Eighty per cent of the victims of trafficking are women because they are seen as a ‘product’ which can be used more than once”, said Chilean Embassy gender expert Bernardita Prado. She made this comment during a seminar on Gender Based Violence which was hosted by the Chilean … More CHILE: “80% of Trafficking Victims are Women Because They are Seen as ‘Product,'” Says Embassy Expert

FBI: Children Being Sex Trafficked in the Tampa Bay Area at an Alarming Rate

December 27, 2013

By Jamison Uhler on November 15, 2013— “The story comes from the girl next door in Clearwater.  A good student and good daughter, Crystal was close to her father. But at age 15, as her dad was passing away from a terminal illness, a simple change of her online status update was all it took … More FBI: Children Being Sex Trafficked in the Tampa Bay Area at an Alarming Rate

“How To End Modern Slavery And Human Trafficking”—Somaly Mam

December 27, 2013

By Somaly Mam on November 15, 2013— “Editor’s Note: Somaly Mam is a global leader who has pioneered the movement against modern slavery for nearly two decades. She has been recognized as a CNN hero, Glamour Magazine’s Woman of the Year, and one of Time Magazine’s most influential people. Through her work as a tireless advocate … More “How To End Modern Slavery And Human Trafficking”—Somaly Mam

LIBYA: Lampedusa Boat Victims Raped and Tortured

December 26, 2013

Italian police say dozens of Lampedusa boat tragedy victims were raped and tortured in Libya. Published on Aljazeera on November 8, 2013— “Dozens of the people who were on the boat that sank near the Italian coast last month were raped and tortured in Libya before starting their journey, Italian police said. The police revelation on Friday came … More LIBYA: Lampedusa Boat Victims Raped and Tortured

CHILE: 152 Victims of Human Trafficking Rescued Since 2011

December 26, 2013

By Carolina Contreras for Infosurhoy.com on November 4, 2013— “One hundred fifty-two victims of human trafficking for labor and sexual exploitation have been rescued in the Andean nation since 2011. Chile’s sound economy is being exploited by organized crime to encourage foreigners to travel to the country with the promise of a better job. But … More CHILE: 152 Victims of Human Trafficking Rescued Since 2011

SAN DIEGO: Navy Secrets Bought with Prostitutes, Bribes

December 26, 2013

By The Associated Press on USA Today on November 4, 2013— “The gregarious Malaysian businessman nicknamed “Fat Leonard” is well known by U.S. Navy commanders in the Pacific. But prosecutors in court papers say Leonard Francis worked his connections to obtain military secrets by arranging prostitutes, Lady Gaga tickets and other bribes for a U.S. … More SAN DIEGO: Navy Secrets Bought with Prostitutes, Bribes

Charges Recommended in 1990 Spokane Prostitute Killings

December 25, 2013

By Kaitlin Gillespie for The Spokesman Review on November 1, 2013— “It’s been 23 years since the bodies of three Spokane prostitutes were found shot to death near the Spokane River. But on Thursday, the Spokane Police Department and the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office called the cold cases solved. Detectives recommended three charges of first-degree murder … More Charges Recommended in 1990 Spokane Prostitute Killings

Italy Passes Anti-Domestic Violence Measures to Stop “Femicide”

December 25, 2013

By Helen Farrell on October 24, 2013— “The decree on ‘femicide’ has become law. On October 13, the Italian Senate approved the new measures against domestic violence, doing so in record time with the backing of political parties Popolo della Libertà, Partito Democratico and Scelta Civica. Groups MoVimento 5 Stelle, Lega Nord and Sinistra Ecologia … More Italy Passes Anti-Domestic Violence Measures to Stop “Femicide”

Kids Pimping Kids out for Sex in Indonesia

December 25, 2013

By Margie Mason on October 30, 2013— “Chimoy flicks a lighter and draws a long drag until her cheeks collapse on the skinny Dunhill Mild, exhaling a column of smoke. Her no-nonsense, tough-girl attitude projects the confidence of a woman in her 30s, yet she’s only 17. Colorful angel and butterfly tattoos cover her skin, … More Kids Pimping Kids out for Sex in Indonesia