Sex Trafficking Victims Gather, Share Stories at Capitol Mall

October 27, 2013

By Kimberly Easton on October 5, 2013— “Their stories are heart wrenching. Tonight they gathered at the Capitol Mall to share their stories and reasons for fighting against human sex trafficking. “My daughter was missing for eight pain-staking days.” Five years ago, Vicki Zito’s heart was broken when her 17-year old daughter, Kaci Klinner, got … More Sex Trafficking Victims Gather, Share Stories at Capitol Mall

“Italian Mafia Reinvests Billions in Guns and Drugs,” Says ‘Save the Children’

October 27, 2013

Posted on La Gazetta del Mezzogiorno on August 5, 2013— “Italy had the highest number of victims of human trafficking and exploitation in all of Europe in 2010, according to a study released Thursday by Save the Children. Of a total 9,500 cases reported in Europe, some 2,400 were in Italy, the NGO said in … More “Italian Mafia Reinvests Billions in Guns and Drugs,” Says ‘Save the Children’

European Commission President Pledges $40.7 Million to Help Italy Deal with Influx of Refugees

October 27, 2013

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD for The New York Times on October 14, 2013— “After the drowning of more than 300 Africans near the Italian island of Lampedusa, the European Commission president, José Manuel Barroso, pledged 30 million euros, or about $40.7 million, last week to help Italy deal with an overwhelming influx of refugees. While … More European Commission President Pledges $40.7 Million to Help Italy Deal with Influx of Refugees

Church Groups Help Expose Houston’s Dark Sex Trafficking Secret

October 26, 2013

By Efrem Graham on October 5, 2013— “Houston tops an ugly list. According to the U.S. Justice Department, the Texas metropolis is one of the country’s largest hubs of human trafficking. The problem is simply too big for police to tackle alone so Christian organizations are helping to expose the travesty and give shelter to … More Church Groups Help Expose Houston’s Dark Sex Trafficking Secret

Virginia Governor Holds Summit on Human Trafficking

October 26, 2013

By Kathy Stewart on October 5, 2013— Human trafficking, or modern-day sex slavery, is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the U.S., in the world and in our area, and many of its victims are children. It’s something that happens right in front of us but in the shadows. And that’s a major part of … More Virginia Governor Holds Summit on Human Trafficking

Human Traffickers Arrested in Deaths of 274 Migrants off Italian Coast

October 26, 2013

First published on Latino Daily News on October 8, 2013— “A Tunisian man is in custody in connection with the shipwreck that claimed the lives of at least 274 Eritrean and Somali migrants, an Italian prosecutor said Tuesday. Khaled Ben Salam, 35, was among the 155 survivors of last Thursday’s disaster off the island of … More Human Traffickers Arrested in Deaths of 274 Migrants off Italian Coast

India, China, Pakistan, Nigeria on Slavery’s List of Shame, Says Report

October 25, 2013

By Tim Hume, CNN, on October 17, 2013— “A new report claiming to be the most comprehensive look at global slavery says 30 million people are living as slaves around the world. The Global Slavery Index, published by the Australia-based Walk Free Foundation, lists India as the country with by far the most slaves, with … More India, China, Pakistan, Nigeria on Slavery’s List of Shame, Says Report

Child Labor Down But Not Enough, According to Third International Conference on Child Labor

October 25, 2013

Posted by AFP News on October 9, 2013— “Despite recent declines in the incidence of child labor much more must be done to tackle the issue, the Third International Conference on Child Labor heard Tuesday. International Labor Organization (ILO) Director-General Guy Ryder urged redoubled efforts, decrying the fact a target to eliminate the worst instances … More Child Labor Down But Not Enough, According to Third International Conference on Child Labor

Irish Business People ‘Buy’ Indian Children to Save Them From Brothels

October 24, 2013

By Niamh Horan on October 20, 2013— “Irish business people are “buying” babies and young girls in order to rescue them from brothels in an infamous Indian red-light district where they are kept in cages and auctioned off for sex to the highest bidder, the Sunday Independent has learnt. A young Irishman, Marc Carey, is … More Irish Business People ‘Buy’ Indian Children to Save Them From Brothels

ORLANDO: Mom and Dad Planned Child Sex Abuse Before Kids Were Born

October 24, 2013

By Amy Pavuk for Orlando Sentinel, on September 12, 2013— “Jonathan and Sarah Adleta’s children were doomed to a life of perverse cruelty before they were even born. Jonathan Adleta, a former Marine officer, dreamed of the day he could have “daddy-daughter sex.” After Sarah Adleta became pregnant with a daughter, he said he would … More ORLANDO: Mom and Dad Planned Child Sex Abuse Before Kids Were Born