Human Trafficking Newswire

Human traffickers target SA’s unemployed youth

The supposed ‘job opportunities’ are equal to slavery. International human traffickers target young South Africans, especially men, who are desperate to improve their situations but cannot find jobs at home. South Africa’s official unemployment rate stood …

Baltimore healthcare group fights human trafficking by through education and support

Human trafficking continues to be a concern for healthcare leaders and police in the Baltimore area.  The Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) is highlighting its sexual assault forensic examination team ahead of its annual Walk a Mile in Their Shoes …

Assam to come up with new policy to combat human trafficking

Guwahati, April 4 (IANS): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday announced that the state government has decided to make a new policy to combat human trafficking.   The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting. CM Sarma said, "The Women …

Asheville human trafficking ring stakeout leads to 2 guilty pleas

Be on the lookout for human traffickers, Garissa youth told

by STEPHEN ASTARIKO Friday April 4, 2025 Rukia Mohamed, focal person for the Garissa county peace movement /STEPHEN ASTARIKO Youth in Garissa have been warned to be on the lookout for individuals engaging in human trafficking and who are luring …

FIA Busts Major Human Trafficking And Visa Fraud Network New Police Stations Established In KP And Balochistan

(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has exposed a major human trafficking and visa fraud network, arresting the prime suspect, Muhammad Arif, from Islamabad International Airport. Arif had reportedly collected millions of …

'Disgusting, excruciating': Woman who survived human trafficking in Milwaukee speaks out

LAKE MILLS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Human trafficking continues to be a major issue across the country. Thursday night, a woman who was trafficked in Milwaukee shared her story hoping to spread awareness and prevent more people in the area from being trafficked. …

Worker at factory raided over human trafficking said he was forced to work 72 hours a week

ATLANTA — On Friday morning, federal agents plan to announce the results of the human trafficking investigation in Bartow County. Nearly two weeks ago, federal, state and local investigators raided Wellmade Manufacturing and seven nearby homes, targeting a …

USAID And Human Trafficking

Bill would require training in human trafficking for Florida's public educators

Florida is a national leader in educating students about human trafficking. The state’s K-12 students receive instruction on how to prevent child sexual abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. But lawmakers say it’s time to require the same of teachers …

Services fail to pick up signals of human trafficking: report

April 3, 2025 Photo: Depositphotos.comPolice, labour inspectors and the military police are failing in their task to tackle human trafficking, national rapporteur Conny Rijken has said in a report out on Thursday. There are many signals of abuse but every …

UK arrests 4 suspects in human trafficking from Libya

The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) reported the arrest of four individuals suspected of involvement in human trafficking across the Mediterranean to Europe. NCA said the arrest came in cooperation with Libyan authorities. NCA explained that the arrests …

Amotekun arrests 28 suspects for kidnapping, human trafficking in Ondo

The Ondo command of the south-west security network, also known as Amotekun, says its operatives have arrested a 28-member syndicate that specialises in kidnapping and human trafficking. Adetunji Adeleye, the commander of Amotekun in Ondo, spoke on …

Federal judge allows human trafficking lawsuit to proceed against Colorado Springs hotel operator

A federal judge agreed last week that a lawsuit could proceed against the operator of a Colorado Springs hotel for allegedly violating a 20-year-old human trafficking law. The plaintiff, a woman identified as C.J., alleged she was the victim of sex …

Department of Homeland Security warns human trafficking runs rampant in US

Human trafficking is a $150 billion industry. Worldwide, it affects 27 million people a year, according to the U.S. State Department. The Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Countering Human Trafficking says it's a big issue in the U.S.

Sean Diddy accuser names Beyoncé , LeBron James as alleged witnesses in human trafficking lawsuit

 Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing new accusations of human trafficking as he awaits a federal trial. In a civil case filed in Florida on April 1, Joseph Manzaro alleges, according to court docs obtained by E! News, that he was "drugged, …

Woman arrested for human trafficking in Sheffield in ongoing police inquiry

A 39-year-old woman has become the seventh person to be arrested in an ongoing investigation into modern slavery in Sheffield. The woman was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking concerning sexual exploitation and on suspicion of modern slavery on …

Spotting Town’s human trafficking is key: Ruffalo

April 2, 2025 by Tammy Cheek A Farragut businessman sees the potential for human trafficking in Town, so he’s offering training to help businesses know how to address it when they see it. Joey Ruffalo, owner of J.R. Financial Coaching in Farragut, informed …

DHS warns human trafficking runs rampant on US soil

WASHINGTON (TNND) — It can start out innocently enough, with an offer for a job to work in a hotel, restaurant or casino, but within days or weeks, young people across the U.S. can become victims of human trafficking. It's a $150 billion industry. …

SCAN Makes Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For List

LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SCAN Health Plan (SCAN), one of the nation's largest and fastest growing not-for-profit Medicare Advantage health plans, is proud to announce Fortune* and Great Place to Work have …

The Nerds to Headline Fundraiser for Westfield American Legion Housing Project

The Nerds, along with emerging talents such as Kobi Reese and Better Late, will be performing at third annual 'Rock the Foundation' fundraiser on May 3, 2025. WESTFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nerds, New …

Rhode Island Estate Planning Attorney to Deliver Innovative Care Plan at Alzheimer’s Association Conference

EAST GREENWICH, RI, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- McCarthy Law, a leading estate planning firm in Rhode Island, is proud to announce that Founding Attorney Samantha McCarthy Jarvis will share strategic care tools for aging …

Dr. Bernard Wh Jennings' Good Dad Act Committee Achieve Milestone in Child Custody Legislation Across the United States

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Good Dad Act Committee, led by Dr. Bernard Wh Jennings, is proud to announce significant progress in the movement towards equitable child custody laws across the United States. The …

S.M.C.L. (Samaritan Multi-Services Centered on Living Foundation) Receives $30,000 Grant from The Hartford

Company surprises a local youth athlete with custom-fit sports equipment KENNER, LA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- S.M.C.L. Foundation & Associates Adaptive Sports, a non-profit organization based in New Orleans, …

Nonprofit Alliance of Consumer Advocates saves PA Homeowner from a Foreclosure Trustee Sale with No Fee Assistance

GREENCASTLE, PA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After enduring heartbreaking loss and financial hardship, Tami Maple of Greencastle, PA, has successfully saved her home from foreclosure—thanks to the assistance of the …

Justice for our children: time for all South Africans to act

JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Media Statement by Safer South Africa Foundation Justice for our children: time for all South Africans to act Social crimes, including gender-based violence, at institutions …

SHAB Partners with Choose Love to Champion Refugees Worldwide

Persian-American pop star and refugee-turned-icon reflects on her own journey as she releases bold album, 'ONE SUITCASE' DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International pop artist SHAB, the Persian-American …

Alarming Levels of Heavy Metals Found in 95% of Commercial Baby Foods, New Report Reveals

Groundbreaking report by health and nutrition authority FoodNourish.net exposes regulatory failures allowing toxic contaminants in foods marketed for infants SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A groundbreaking …

Mark Your Calendars: 'Do the Right Day' Fair Set for April 10

MERIDIAN, ID, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The West Ada School District, in partnership with the City of Meridian, invites the community to come together in celebration of kindness, service, and connection at the upcoming Do …

New Canadian Immigration Law Firm, Zohil-Morton Law, Now Offering Legal Services

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zohil-Morton Law, a newly established Canadian immigration law firm, is now providing legal services to individuals, families, and businesses navigating the complexities of Canadian …

Federal Cuts Threaten History and Culture in Idaho

Idaho Humanities Council Needs Support BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The future of the Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) is at risk due to DOGE cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). These drastic …

Understanding Wage and Overtime Pay Laws: A Hidden Issue for Many Hourly Employees

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hourly workers who "go the extra mile" to impress an employer or pursue a promotion risk engaging in unpaid labor, and often do not know there are laws and rights associated …

After Kharkiv Close Call, American Aid Workers Promise Return to Help Ukrainian Children

The close call marked a dramatic moment for the 12th humanitarian convoy led by the New Hampshire-based nonprofit Common Man for Ukraine. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Roughly 10 minutes after a group of American …

Ethiopia: Raising awareness about weapon contamination among schoolchildren in Oromia

A young student, Girma (name changed) shared how he and his peers had been playing with bullets, unaware of the risk: “When we find bullets, we use them as whistles. We put them in our mouths and try to make sounds with them”. After the session, he would …

International Mine Awareness Day: Addressing the threat of explosive ordnance in Syria

Since December 8, 2024, Syria has witnessed a tragic rise in casualties from explosive ordnance. Between then and March 25 this year, 748 casualties have been reported— 500 of them since January 1 alone. This, compared to 912 casualties reported for all of …

Afghanistan: Communities still endangered by mines and unexploded ordnance

With the ICRC’s support, ARCS volunteers successfully made 243,000 people—149,000 children, 46,000 men, and 48,000 women – aware of the risks associated with explosive hazards last year in five UXO-contaminated regions. Additionally, 301 community leaders …

Humanitarian Report 2025: the situation in Colombia reached its most critical point in eight years in 2024.

“The suffering of these communities is not an unavoidable consequence of armed conflict. It is the direct result of the lack of respect for humanitarian norms designed to protect those not taking part in the fighting,” said Patrick Hamilton, head of the …

With too many wars raging and tensions rising, we must uphold international humanitarian law and the vision of a mine-...

Recent announcements by several states in northern and central Europe on their decision to withdraw from the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention mark a dangerous setback for the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Citing a deteriorating security …

Frequently asked questions on the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention or ‘Ottawa Treaty’

Misconception 1: The APMBC weakens national security and military effectiveness. Reality: The Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention (AMPBC) does not prevent countries from using other defensive measures, including modern alternatives such as surveillance …