WASHINGTON: Court Rejects Anti-Prostitution ‘Pledge’ in Anti-AIDS Program

June 21, 2013

By Bill Mears, CNN Supreme Court Producer on June 20, 2013— “The Supreme Court has ruled the federal government may not deny funds from its global anti-AIDS program to organizations that refuse to actively oppose prostitution.In a 6-2 decision on Thursday, the justices determined the policy requiring fund recipients adhere to a larger message about … More WASHINGTON: Court Rejects Anti-Prostitution ‘Pledge’ in Anti-AIDS Program

PHOENIX: Arizona Brothel Hid Behind Porn Ruse, Police Say

June 21, 2013

By JJ Hensley for The Arizona Republic on June 21, 2013—“A business that police say uses pornography as a front for prostitution was the target of a late-night raid Thursday. William James Hartwell, 52, the business owner, and eight women were arrested at the studio that police say ostensibly lured clients who want to star … More PHOENIX: Arizona Brothel Hid Behind Porn Ruse, Police Say

State Department Downgrades China, Russia on Human Trafficking

June 20, 2013

By J. Dana Stuster on Wednesday, June 19, 2013— “China, Russia, and Uzbekistan are simply not committed to addressing human trafficking. That’s the takeaway from the State Department’s new 2013 Trafficking in Persons Report, out Wednesday afternoon. After nine years each for China and Russia, and six years for Uzbekistan, on the State Department’s watch … More State Department Downgrades China, Russia on Human Trafficking

CHICAGO: Man Charged With Sex Trafficking For Second Time In Cook County

June 20, 2013

On June 19, 2013— “A man previously convicted of sex trafficking in Cook County has been charged again, this time for allegedly kidnapping a Minnesota woman and bringing her to Chicago to work in the sex trade. Myrelle Lockett, 20, is charged with felony counts of aggravated trafficking in persons, involuntary servitude and kidnapping, according … More CHICAGO: Man Charged With Sex Trafficking For Second Time In Cook County

Just Released: 2013 Trafficking in Persons Report

June 19, 2013

“The Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report is the U.S. Government’s principal diplomatic tool to engage foreign governments on human trafficking. It is also the world’s most comprehensive resource of governmental anti-human trafficking efforts and reflects the U.S. Government’s commitment to global leadership on this key human rights and law enforcement issue. It represents an updated, … More Just Released: 2013 Trafficking in Persons Report

Slavery Still Exists

June 19, 2013

Human trafficking (aka “modern-day slavery) still exists in our world! With an estimated 27-29 million slaves in the world today whether forced in labor camps or exploited as sexually, people in every country are victims serious human rights abuses. Those who are most vulnerable are the poor and female gender (80% of victims are girls/women). … More Slavery Still Exists

7-Eleven Locations Become Part of a Human Trafficking Bust

June 18, 2013

By Dan Orlando on June 17, 2013, for The New York Business Journal— “One of the world’s largest convenience store chains just took a Big Gulp. According to the New York Times, twelve Long Island 7-Elevens were raided this morning by the Department of Homeland Security, on the heels of nine proprietors and managers being … More 7-Eleven Locations Become Part of a Human Trafficking Bust

A Call to End Houston’s Bad Reputation

June 18, 2013

By Julie Waters, director and founder, Free the Captives, a Houston-based anti-human trafficking organization, for the Houston Chronicle on June 14, 2013— “Houston has the great privilege of hosting the Super Bowl in 2017, but with that comes the great responsibility of combatting the inevitable spike in sex trafficking. Just as during the Offshore Technology Conference … More A Call to End Houston’s Bad Reputation

CNN Airs the Film “Girl Rising” this Sunday

June 14, 2013

A note from Rich Stearns, President of World Vision U.S.: “CNN will be airing the film Girl Rising this Sunday, June 16 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. World Vision is a film partner, and the CNN version will feature the story of a World Vision-sponsored girl: Azmera from Ethiopia (pictured above). Watch the heart-warming trailer. Azmera … More CNN Airs the Film “Girl Rising” this Sunday

Seattle Against Slavery Presents: “Sex Trafficking & Seattle’s Hotel Industry”

June 13, 2013

Sex Trafficking & Seattle’s Hotel Industry SPEAKER: Mar Smith, PhD from BEST DATE & TIME: Wednesday, June 26th 7:00 – 8:30 pm LOCATION: Hillel UW 4745 17th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98105 Parking available in alley and lot alongside Hillel UW REGISTER HERE The business world can play a key role in ending human trafficking. … More Seattle Against Slavery Presents: “Sex Trafficking & Seattle’s Hotel Industry”