ORLANDO: Police Say 24 Children Rescued from Door-to-Door Human Trafficking Scheme

November 3, 2013

By J.D. Gallop for Florida Today on October 29, 2013— “Two dozen Orlando children younger than 18 were crammed into the back of an older model Chevrolet work van, driven to Palm Bay on Friday and dropped off to spend more than 10 hours selling cheap items door-to-door, Palm Bay police said. If they had … More ORLANDO: Police Say 24 Children Rescued from Door-to-Door Human Trafficking Scheme

CHILE: Modern Slavery Rears its Ugly Head

November 3, 2013

By Marianela Jarroud on October 30, 2013— “In recent years, Chile has become a source, transit, and destination hub for human trafficking victims, experts say. According to judicial authorities, forced labour and sexual exploitation are the crimes most frequently associated with this “modern form of slavery”. “Although human trafficking appears to be a considerably common … More CHILE: Modern Slavery Rears its Ugly Head

London’s ‘Shadow City’ of Human Trafficking

November 2, 2013

By Dave Hill for The Guardian on October 20, 2013— “A report by a Conservative London Assembly member argues for more and better tackling of a largely hidden form of criminality and exploitation in all its forms. Andrew Boff on the ubiquity of human trafficking: Most London residents imagine that it does not touch directly … More London’s ‘Shadow City’ of Human Trafficking

FLORIDA: “Selah Freedom” Safe House for Trafficking Victims Opens

November 2, 2013

By J. David McSwane on October 19, 2013— “In a nondescript home in a nearby neighborhood, Elizabeth Fisher explains that salvation is a plush pillow and new sheets, a flat-screen TV, antique furniture. And check out the glassware. “You can’t help but feel special every time you get a drink of water,” Fisher says, holding … More FLORIDA: “Selah Freedom” Safe House for Trafficking Victims Opens

SCOTLAND: Women Asked to Assist with Police Crackdown on Human Trafficking in Nail Bars

November 2, 2013

By Annie Brown on October 26, 2013— “With many Vietnamese and Chinese-owned shops staffed by victims of trafficking or illegal immigrants, police say the customers themselves can help detect and tackle the problem. Scotland’s women can play a vital role in a police crackdown on human trafficking in nail bars, a leading officer has said. … More SCOTLAND: Women Asked to Assist with Police Crackdown on Human Trafficking in Nail Bars

Human Traffickers Bring Children to UK to Sell Their Organs on Black Market

November 1, 2013

Posted on October 21, 2013 on the Voice of Russia— “”Traffickers are exploiting the demand for organs and the vulnerability of children. It’s unlikely that a trafficker is going to take this risk and bring just one child into the UK. It is likely there was a group,” said Bharti Patel, the chief executive of … More Human Traffickers Bring Children to UK to Sell Their Organs on Black Market

THAILAND: Anti-Trafficking Measures Prove Controversial

November 1, 2013

By Ruxandra Guidi on October 21, 2013— “Twenty-eight-year-old Mai has been a sex worker in Chiang Mai for a decade now. Originally from Burma, she previously worked as a domestic helper, a dishwasher, and baker but says none of these jobs allowed her to make as much money as she does now. “There are good … More THAILAND: Anti-Trafficking Measures Prove Controversial

REGISTER FREE NOW! “Girl Rising” Film Showing on Nov. 17 at Intiman Theater

November 1, 2013

Wells Fargo Washington Women’s Roundtable presents Girl Rising. Girl Rising is a groundbreaking film, directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Robbins, which tells the stories of 9 extraordinary girls from 9 countries, written by 9 celebrated writers and narrated by 9 renowned actresses. Girl Rising showcases the strength of the human spirit and the power of education … More REGISTER FREE NOW! “Girl Rising” Film Showing on Nov. 17 at Intiman Theater

HOUSTON: Man Charged with Five Human Trafficking-Related Charges

October 31, 2013

Posted by The Associated Press on October 26, 2013— “A Houston man has been arrested at a southwest Florida hotel on human trafficking charges. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says Sael Nathaniel Williams was arrested Saturday at the Travel Lodge in Fort Myers. Investigators say Williams forced a female victim to engage in prostitution by … More HOUSTON: Man Charged with Five Human Trafficking-Related Charges

USA: Human Trafficking Ring Leader and Five Others Sentenced to Federal Prison

October 31, 2013

From the Cleveland Advocate on October 27, 2013— “Francisco Chao-Martinez, 31, and five others have been ordered to prison for their roles in a conspiracy to transport or harbor aliens illegally present in the country, announced United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson. Mexican National Chao-Martinez pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport aliens as did Juan Carlos … More USA: Human Trafficking Ring Leader and Five Others Sentenced to Federal Prison