New Girl leading comedic actress, Zooey Deschanel was recently on TLC’s reality show, Who Do You Think You Are?, and found the incredible history of her 5x great-grandparents’ daughter, Sarah Pownall, was a huge figure in the abolition movement as a Quaker and was active in the Underground Railroad. Watch the entire episode here: http://bit.ly/17l6wDD.
On August 8, 2013, from FOCUS News Agency— “Bulgaria’s Chief Directorate of Border Police has busted a criminal group for human trafficking, announced the border police. In an operation the border police identified and detained a criminal group of five people who tried to organize a channel for illegal transfer of foreign citizens from Bulgaria … More BULGARIA: Border Police Bust Criminal Group for Human Trafficking
By Dawn Hawkins on August 21, 2013— “Drive-ins aren’t just for fast food and movies anymore—if you’re in Europe, that is. With Switzerland’s announcement that it spent a whopping $2 million on a plan to provide “drive-in prostitution,” complete with “sex boxes,” it makes you wonder how their priorities and social norms became so distorted. Certainly … More The Downward Spiral to Drive-In Prostitution: Is America Next?
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
By CNN Staff on July 2, 2013— “Authorities in Mexico City say they’ve rescued 46 women in a human trafficking bust. The women rescued included 27 Mexicans and 19 foreigners, Mexico City prosecutors said in a statement. Forty people were detained after a raid at the Cadillac table-dance club in the country’s capital over the … More MEXICO: 46 Women Rescued after Sex Trafficking Bust
On August 21, 2013, from BBC News— “South Africa’s police have arrested six men suspected of being part of an international child pornography ring, a spokesman has said. The suspects, who include teachers and a legal officer, are believed to have links with the US, Canada, the UK and other European countries, reports say. Images … More SOUTH AFRICA: Child Porn Ring Cracked with Global Links
Chosen Premiere Film Showing in Seattle This event is on September 26, 2013, at 6:30pm, at the Seattle Aquarium. Join us for the Seattle Premiere of Chosen, a new inside-look documentary at the true stories of two “All-American” teen girls, and how they were tricked into trafficking. It can happen anywhere. Teach your kids how … More “Chosen” Premiere Film Showing in Seattle September 26
Human Trafficking Awareness Not My Life Screening + Panel Discussion in Seattle DATE | OCTOBER 10, 2013 TIME | 7 PM WITH PANEL DISCUSSION FOLLOWING FILM LOCATION | SIFF FILM CENTER ADDRESS | 305 HARRISON ST., SEATTLE, WA 98109 BUY TIX HERE | $8 SIFF MEMBER OR $13 NON-MEMBER FACEBOOK EVENT (HELP US SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS) ORGANIZER … More Not My Life Screening + Panel Discussion
Not For Sale is hosting a Night to End Slavery! When: October 5th, 2013 Where: City View at Metreon, 135 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 Time: 6pm-11pm Event page: http://www.notforsalecampaign.org/gala/ Event description: Today, human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world, and more than 30 million people live in modern-day slavery. … More SAN FRANCISCO: Not For Sale Hosts “Night to End Slavery” Gala—Oct. 5
From AP on August 10, 2013— “Thai authorities have arrested and charged a suspected human trafficker who allegedly sold hundreds of migrants from Myanmar into slavery to work in Thailand’s fishing industry, police said Saturday. Ko Myo, a 42-year-old Myanmar national, was captured in a raid by police and justice officials on Aug. 1 in … More BANGKOK: Ko Myo, Human Trafficking Suspect From Myanmar, Arrested In Thailand
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