From Agence France-Presse on August 16, 2013—”The Swiss city of Zurich on Thursday unveiled a sex drive-in which local authorities say will enable them to keep closer tabs on prostitution, a year after voters backed the plan. Due to be opened officially in a ceremony on August 26, the nine so-called “sex boxes” are located … More ZURICH: Sex Drive-In Unveiled
Media Release on Interpol on August 8, 2013— “An operation across Eastern and Southern Africa targeting a range of cross-border crimes has resulted in the rescue of human trafficking victims, the seizure of drugs, guns and stolen vehicles and the recovery of smuggled goods including ivory and diamonds. Codenamed Usalama – which means ‘safety’ – … More KENYA/ZIMBABWE: Human, Drugs and Arms Traffickers Targeted in Operations across Eastern and Southern Africa
By Associated Press and KOMO on July 29, 2013— “Three children from our region have been rescued from sex trafficking and three pimps have been arrested as part of a nationwide FBI sweep. Authorities rescued 105 children who were forced into prostitution and arrested 150 pimps and others in a three-day law enforcement sweep in 76 … More SEATTLE: FBI Raids Rescue 3 Children from Sex Trafficking
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: Thailand Arrests Key Human Trafficking Suspect
Reported by Samean Yun and Ouk Saborey for RFA’s Khmer Service on June 20, 2013—“Cambodia on Thursday lashed out at the U.S. State Department for downgrading the country’s ranking in its annual report on human trafficking, saying cultural barriers were hampering government efforts to combat the problem. The State Department in its 2013 Trafficking in … More Cambodia Says Cultural Barriers Are Impeding Human Trafficking Fight
By Katell Abiven for Agence France Presse on Aug. 11, 2013— “Spanish and French police said they have dismantled a human trafficking ring that smuggled Chinese migrants into Europe and the United States, charging up to 50,000 euros per person. A total of 75 suspects including two “main operatives” based in Barcelona were arrested, including … More Police Bust Up A Human Trafficking Ring Smuggling Chinese Migrants For Up To $66,000 Per Person
Save the Date! REST (Real Escape from the Sex Trade) is currently planning our annual fall fundraiser, A Night of REST, a silent & live auction. Join us for an evening of fun and philanthropy as we come together as a community to serve victims of human trafficking. Bid on fantastic silent auction items as … More Save the Date: November 16, 2013—A Night of REST (Real Escape from the Sex Trade)
By Don Tagala for ABS-CBN North America Bureau on July 17, 2013— “In 2008, nearly three dozen overseas Filipino workers were recruited by Phil Global Manpower and JES from the Philippines, to work as food packers for a gourmet company in Miami, Florida. Bulacan-native Shiela Rojas said that after paying $10,000 in recruitment fees, she … More MIAMI: The story of the Miami 161—Alleged Filipino Victims of Human Trafficking
How can we end modern slavery? One way is by passing laws. Laws that explicitly outlaw sex trafficking and labor trafficking. Laws that treat child victims of sexual exploitation as kids, not criminals. Laws that establish vital assistance programs for all survivors of human trafficking. Today we are launching our 2013 State Ratings on Human Trafficking … More Polaris Project Releases 2013 State Ratings on Human Trafficking Laws
On July 23, 2014 for OPBNews— “A nationwide sex-trafficking sting helped rescue four children in Oregon, including a baby, according the Portland FBI. Federal officials say they rounded up four pimps over the weekend, and have identified a fifth suspected pimp. FBI spokeswoman Beth Anne Steele says the the three girls who had been pressed into … More OREGON: Four Children Rescued In Sex-Trafficking Sting
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