Human Trafficking Newswire

A/R: Police arrest over 44 Cameroonian nationals for internet fraud, human trafficking

The Ashanti Regional Police Command, on Monday, April 7, 2025, arrested suspect Bella Merie, a 29-year-old Cameroonian national, along with 43 other Cameroonians for alleged internet fraud and human trafficking. They were arrested at a residence located at …

Milwaukee human trafficking case, man accused pleads not guilty

Austin Chronister in court on March 14, 2025 MILWAUKEE - A former high-end Milwaukee real estate broker charged with human trafficking, sexual assault and false imprisonment formally pleaded not guilty on Thursday, April 10. The backstory: Prosecutors said …

Not a single conviction in Thembisa’s 72 murders, only 5 GBV cases lead to verdicts

The DA has lamented that Thembisa residents continue to live in fear of increasing serious crimes despite Gauteng Premier Panya Lesufi's crime-fighting initiatives, which include the Gauteng Crime Wardens known as Amapanyaza NEWS Of the 72 murder cases …

Development aid cuts are boost for human traffickers, UNHCR warns

The United States and several EU member states are cutting back on international aid. As a result, traffickers see opportunities, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said in an interview with Belga on Wednesday. The United States has slashed …

How a deportation case is turning into a tussle over presidential authority

Americans are waiting to see whether their country will correct what the Justice Department has called a mistake – a deportation that the Supreme Court has also called illegal. Prospects dimmed Monday as the United States and El Salvador, whose president …

Kumbo Diocese issues “urgent alert” on human trafficking surge

Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Kumbo, which is part of Bamenda Ecclesiastical Province, located in the country’s conflict-affected North West region has issued an “urgent alert” on a surge of human trafficking in the Episcopal See. In a statement shared …

Nonprofit sheds light on human trafficking

Natalie Alonzo, Poiema’s education and outreach director,  teaches HT(Human Trafficking) 101 to clubs, churches and groups. She gave an abbreviated HT 101 to Farmersville Rotarians last month. Courtesy photo Human trafficking thrives in the shadows, …

Eagle Venture Fund Closes $18 Million Investment in Tech Innovations to Combat Human Trafficking in Global Effort

Eagle Venture Fund, a venture capital firm with roots in Fort Worth, Texas, Zurich, Switzerland, and Singapore, has successfully closed the Eagle Freedom Fund with a strong total of $18 million. This fund is specifically focused on advancing technology …

Human rights reform not on Malta’s agenda for Council of Europe presidency, Ian Borg indicates

A reform of the human rights convention is not on Malta's agenda for its term in the presidency of the Council of Europe, Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg indicated on Tuesday. This goes contrary to what the Prime Minister, Robert Abela, had said a few …

Family Crisis Council announces three-year, $1M campaign

Published 12:05 am Tuesday, April 15, 2025 SALISBURY — The Family Crisis Council of Rowan announced the launch of a large-scale three-year fundraising campaign during its Community Appreciation Breakfast on Friday. The campaign will officially kick off on …

Eight human trafficking victims rescued in San Antonio during Final Four weekend

Andrew Tate’s Brit ‘victims’ feared toxic influencer would leak revenge porn or unleash warped followers to hound them

ANDREW Tate's alleged Brit victims feared the toxic influencer would leak naked pictures of them if they brought a case against him, court documents reveal. The four women, who are suing Tate, 38, in London's High Court, say they were raped and …

Supreme Court Directs Completion Of Child Trafficking Case Trials In 6 Months; Issues Directions To States On Handling ...

While cancelling the bail of all accused persons allegedly involved in a large human trafficking racket of minor children, the Supreme Court today passed general directions to expedite the trial in such cases. The Court directed all High Courts to call for …

US social security administration accuses Biden of lying in speech – as it happened

Judge says Trump officials have done 'nothing' to return wrongly deported man to US despite order The justice department will have to prove it tried to comply with a federal judge’s order to facilitate the release of Kilmar Ábrego García from a …

Rethinking Gambia’s diplomatic passports: A call for merit-based issuance

- Advertisement - By Mohammed Jallow In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the indiscriminate issuance of diplomatic passports in The Gambia. What was once a symbol of national trust and international representation has increasingly …

Senators Blackburn, Klobuchar push for bill to combat human trafficking

Four Pakistanis among 11 dead as migrant boat ‘capsizes’ off Libya coast

A boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of eastern Libya on the night of April 12-13, killing at least 11 people, including four Pakistanis, ARY News reported citing sources. According to sources within the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), the …

NYU Marron pushes to bolster support for unhoused youth in NYC

NYU’s Marron Institute of Urban Management is located on the 12th floor of 370 Jay St. (Andy Lee for WSN) Youth with unstable housing in New York City are increasingly vulnerable to trafficking, according to a recent study from NYU’s Marron Institute of …

PDP eyes helpdesk for Chinese Filipino community amid kidnapping wave

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police is proposing a dedicated helpdesk for the Chinese Filipino community following a string of high-profile kidnappings. Addressing the media at Malacañan Palace, Police Community Relations Director Major …

A Red Circle Opens Creative Spot in Ferguson: A Youth Arts & Wellness Center Rooted in Restoration

As Ferguson nears 10 years of reflection, youth open a joyful new space for art, healing, and leadership with a public celebration May 2–3. FERGUSON, MO, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the 10-year anniversary of the …

North Carolina's House Bill 780 – 'The Good Dad Act' – Set to Launch July 1, 2025

A nationwide movement is well underway! RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Good Dad Act Committee proudly announces the upcoming implementation of North Carolina House Bill 780, known as the "Good Dad Act,…

Powerhouses for Progress: Adrienne Maloof and Kristen Dahlgren Host “It’s Up to Us” Women’s Health Benefit

The first “It’s Up to Us” Women’s Health Benefit unites survivors, scientists & stars to fast-track a breast cancer vaccine & fight for healthcare equity. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, …

PuLSE Institute's Economic Justice Push Reflects in President Tina Patterson's Work in Georgetown Poverty Law Journal

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since its founding several years ago, the mission of The PuLSE Institute, a national and independent anti-poverty think tank headquartered in Detroit, has been to address issues of …

True Vet Solutions Named Official Veteran Affairs Partner of the New York Mavericks

A strategic partnership developed to support and empower veterans across the region NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- True Vet Solutions has officially been named the Veteran Benefits Partner of the New York …

Gaye Magazine announced as the official media partner for DC Black Pride 2025

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Black Equity is proud to announce Gaye Magazine as the Official Media Partner for DC Black Pride 2025, taking place May 23–26, 2025, in the nation’s capital. This …

Women Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Travel to Meet Palestinian Women

Nobel Peace Prize laureates Jody Williams, Tawakkol Karman and Shirin Ebadi travel to Jordan and the West Bank to meet women resisting violence and occupation AMMAN, JORDAN, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid the growing humanitarian …

Vaziri Law Group Advocates for Safer Roads by Addressing Key Factors Behind Trucking Accidents

Vaziri Law Group explores the key factors behind trucking accidents, offering actionable insights for creating safer highways and preventing tragedies LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trucking accidents remain …

Fintech for the Caring Economy: The Beans Expands with Let’s Get Set Acquisition

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Beans, a leading provider of employee financial wellness solutions for Caring Professionals, today announced its acquisition of Let’s Get Set, a female-founded fintech …

Faith, Family, and Community: Statewide Summit Rallies Support for West Virginia’s Foster Care System

Statewide event offers continuing education for foster parents and social workers; unites community and child welfare leaders to support vulnerable children CHARLESTON, WV, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- West Virginia’s …

Andrea Dobson to Retire September 2025 After 25 Years of Trailblazing Leadership at the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation

LITTLE ROCK , AR, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Andrea Dobson, Chief Operating and Financial Officer of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF), will retire in September 2025, closing an extraordinary chapter of more than …

The New York Women’s Foundation Announces Honorees Ahead of 2025 Celebrating Women® Breakfast

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York Women’s Foundation is proud to announce JPMorganChase as the recipient of the Vision Award at its 2025 Celebrating Women® Breakfast. The Foundation will also …

ALLATRA Representatives at the International Day of Conscience with world leaders at the UN Headquarters in Vienna

VIENNA, AUSTRIA, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ALLATRA International Public Movement Representatives took part in the official celebration of the International Day of Conscience, held at the United Nations Office in Vienna. The event …

Dovetail Software Leads Vendor Satisfaction and User Experience in HR Service Delivery for Fourth Straight Year

Consistent excellence highlights Dovetail’s ongoing commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dovetail Software, a leader in HR Service Delivery solutions, is proud to …

Step Up For Cancer Patients: Join the Lazarex Cancer Foundation 5.44K Walk/Run

Emmy-award winning journalist Noelle Bellow will emcee the celebration of hope and healing that supports cancer patients. DANVILLE, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Lazarex Cancer Foundation will bring …

THE CURVE FOUNDATION LAUNCHES FIRST QUEER WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY — APRIL 26, 2025 — DURING LESBIAN VISIBILITY WEEK 2025

Key Cities: Long Beach (CA), Los Angeles (CA), Milwaukee (WI), Minneapolis (MN), New York (NY), Portland (OR), Provincetown (MA) SAN FRANCISCO, CA, NY, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Breaking new ground during Lesbian Visibility …

Icelandic Art Student’s ‘Living’ QR Code Mural Debuts at Bergen Kunsthall After Free Expression Dispute

Bergen Kunsthall reinstates controversial MFA mural linking to a live digital artwork after institutional pushback raises free expression concerns. BERGEN, NORWAY, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An artwork that was nearly censored ahead of …

Shipping Container Homes Take Aim at the Homeless Crisis

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress the homelessness crisis in the United States continues to expand. The lack of affordable housing is …

U.S. Representative Greg Landsman Honored with 2025 Friend of CACFP Award

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National CACFP Association proudly announces U.S. Congressional Representative Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) as the recipient of the 2025 Friend of CACFP Award. This prestigious …

Pupy the Elephant’s Long-Awaited Journey to Sanctuary is Underway

BRENTWOOD, TN, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pupy, a female African elephant who has spent the last 30 years in the heart of Buenos Aires, has officially begun her transport to her new sanctuary home. She has left Ecoparque …