With the launch of the Trafficking In Persons Report 2021 imminent, Ireland's government will be anxiously awaiting the news of how the country has fared under international scrutiny. Yearly, the U.S. State Department assesses the performance of countries around...
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In 2018, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, Oba of the historic kingdom of Benin in southern Nigeria, issued a proclamation offering hope to victims of human trafficking. In his capacity as supreme spiritual leader, he revoked the Juju...
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Human traffickers in Nigeria have used these oaths to coerce girls and women into the sex trade in Europe, and in other parts, and used them too to keep those engaged in the trade. Some of the details of...
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The Trafficking in Persons Report, sometimes simply known as the TIP Report, is a fascinating document. At first glance it is merely a governmental report. In practise it is much more. It goes far beyond the limitations of most...
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One interesting area of research is the relationship between slavery and slave. One might think that in some way the two should be one-and-the-same, that they are somehow interchangeable. What is clear from research however is how slavery is...
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The eyes, it is said, are the gateway to the soul. Yet our eyes can deceive us. When it comes to slavery (or human trafficking) nothing should ever be taken at face value. Many arguments about it are premised...
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Europe trafficking experts express concern over UK’s Illegal Migration Bill
The Council of Europe's Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) Wednesday expressed concern over the UK's Illegal Migration Bill, saying...
Idaho Conservatives Have Debuted Their Latest Bullsh*t Catchphrase: 'Abortion Trafficking'
It's not only an inexcusable policy idea, it's just plain inaccurate.
Judge denies bond reduction for 70-year-old Vidalia woman in human trafficking case - Mississippi's Best...
VIDALIA, La. — Seventh Judicial District Court of Concordia Parish Judge John Reeves denied a bond reduction request Wednesday for a 70-year-old Vidalia woman still...
Chairman of Eastern Shore Human Trafficking Task Force talks local impact
CHESTERTOWN — According to Edwin Thomas, during the Super Bowl in Nevada, there were 350 arrests for human trafficking. That’s around 100 MORE than the...
HRC Ministries Lists Property for Sale to Help More Sex Trafficking Victims
HRC Ministries wants to sell a piece of property they know God provided for them. Purchased in 2019, the property provided a safe space in...
South Park skewers Andrew Tate as ‘toxic masculinity coach’ in latest episode
SOUTH Park mocked Andrew Tate in its latest episode as a character accused of being a “sex trafficker” became a “toxic masculinity coach”. The misogynistic influencer&n…
Ottawa County Sheriff Kempker requests human trafficking victim advocate amid rising cases
Ottawa County Sheriff Steve Kempker told the Ottawa Board of Commissioners that his office is seeing an increase in human trafficking, especially among young teems.
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Owner of Stash's Pizza indicted on new federal charges for forced labor
The owner of a chain of Stash's Pizza was indicted on new federal charges connected to the violent treatment of undocumented workers.
Stavros Papantoniadis, 48, is...
Eradicating modern slavery across supply chains
As new government guidance on modern slavery is set to come into effect, Alex Minett discusses the steps firms can take to manage risks.
Minister backs UAE student ambassador scheme to combat human trafficking
The Abu Dhabi Centre for Sheltering and Humanitarian Care is urging young people to step up to address all forms of abuse
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Safe Harbor Laws protect minors forced into prostitution. Why hasn’t Maryland passed one?
Victims of human trafficking deserve a safe harbor…
AAFA, FLA renew pact against migrant forced labour
A commitment to prevent forced and unfair labour practices for migrant workers in global apparel supply chains, has been revised.
Court award N30M cost against wife of ex-PDP Chairman, Marianne Ahmadu Ali, for locking up...
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has awarded the sum of N30 million against Mrs Marianne Ahmadu Ali,...
Japan tries its luck on Dokdo after Yoon’s concessions on forced labor
Tokyo’s haughty approach appears to be grounded in a fatal flaw revealed by Yoon in his haste to improve relations with Japan and strengthen trilateral...
U.S. Human Rights Abuse Against Refugees and Immigrants: Truth and Facts
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Herrington speaks to GOP women about border security, human trafficking
Last month during a traffic stop on U.S. 285, Chaves County Sheriff's deputies stumbled upon what they believed to be victims of human trafficking.
U.S. Human Rights Abuse Against Refugees and Immigrants: Truth and Facts
BEIJING, March 30 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Human Rights Abuse Against Refugees and Immigrants: Truth and F
If we can’t speak honestly about Britain’s links to slavery, we turn our backs on...
Today’s generation is not responsible for what happened two centuries ago – but it can be guilty of refusing to learn from it, says Guardian...
Local CWL Council determined to help combat human trafficking
CWL wants Feb. 22 as Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness Day declared provincial-wide.
DOJ says strict departure formalities to protect Filipinos vs. human trafficking
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday insisted that the strict implementation of the departure formalities by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) would help protect...
Lazzaro's former friend sends prosecutors texts, photos as sex trafficking trial nears end
A former friend of one-time Minnesota Republican Party operative and key donor Anton “Tony” Lazzaro gave the FBI text messages and other new evidence on...
Rotary Clubs sponsor trainings, event to bring attention to sex trafficking
It’s called the crime hidden in plain sight.
Owner of Boston-area chain Stash’s Pizza indicted on charges of forced labor
Stavros “Steve” Papantoniadis, owner of Boston chain Stash’s Pizza, was indicted Wednesday on charges of forced labor and attempted forced labor by a federal grand...
BI warns jobseekers against human traffickers as scams go digital
Bureau of Immigration warned the public against online human trafficking schemes after it noted scams luring Filipinos abroad for work.
About David Lohan
David Lohan is an author and researcher on modern slavery, otherwise known as human trafficking. He encountered the issue while working with an organization providing outreach services to refugees and asylum seekers. His first book on the subject, a co-authored work, explored the present-day use of Juju & Voodoo oaths to coerce Africans into the slavery. His latest work is At Freedom's Crossroads: Making Sense of Modern Slavery. David holds a bachelor's degree in engineering, several post-graduate diplomas and a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Politics.
With a commitment to victims of modern slavery.
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