Migration and trafficking by the language of art
On May 27, “Armenian Caritas” benevolent NGO (benevolent non-governmental organization) organized an exhibition in state College of fine arts after P. Terlemezyan, at which the works of students of the college were presented. Students tried to express their understanding of migration and trafficking by the language of expressive arts. Read More
Creator face to face to social issue: Arzuman Harutyunyan’s master-class
On the 8th of June in a framework of the 13th International festival of short films “One shot” film director and filmmaker, member of festival’s jury and president of “Association of Audio-Visual reporters” NGO Arzuman Harutyunyan presented his master-class “Creator face to face to social issue: Arzuman Harutyunyan’s” master-class. Read More
Discovery of bodies in smuggler’s camp in Thailand prompts UN call for joint action against people trafficking
On 6th of May the United Nations refugee agency today expressed its deep concern over the discovery of dozens of bodies in smugglers’ camps in Thailand, appealing for a regional effort to end human trafficking and protect those who escape difficult conditions from “the hands of ruthless smugglers”. Read More
REVIEW: Awareness Rising in Armenia on 13th UN Crime Congress
As you know, The 13th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice was held from 12 to 19 April 2015, in Doha, Qatar, bringing together governments, policy-makers and experts to share their experiences and intensify international cooperation in tackling the threat of transnational organized crime. Read More
Considerations When Interviewing Trafficking Victim/Survivors
Interviews with victims or survivors of human trafficking are an especially salient way to gain information on a first-hand basis to help inform policy and social service provision. Interviews also pose critical ethical considerations related to the interviewee’s agency Read More
Two thousand human trafficking victims benefit annually from UN Trust Fund
The UN Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, helps trafficking victims reclaim their dignity and their lives, an audience heard yesterday, On 14th of April, at a high-level event held on the margins of the 13th Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.
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Success story of Armenia in trafficking prevention can be a good example for other countries
On 8th of April Special Meeting of RA Human Trafficking Committee adjacent Working Group on Combating Trafficking took place in the framework of United Nations 13th Congress on Crime prevention and Criminal justice in Yerevan National Library. Read More
Human traffickers may face life sentence under Britain’s tough new slavery bill
Human traffickers may face life imprisonment under a British law passed designed to crack down on modern-day slavery, one of a raft of measures designed to lead the way in combating the $150bn-a-year industry. Read More
Anti-trafficking Information Platform continues its development
Dear friends, journalists, colleagues, supporters and volunteers!
We are happy to announce that «Association of Audio-Visual reporters» NGO continues development of Anti-trafficking Information Platform in Armenia with the support of INL Yerevan Program Officer (International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs). Read More
Sexual Exploitation in China Must End
Auren Kaplan the CEO of Girl Justice, a nonprofit crowd funding platform, writes:
“As America continues her inevitable march towards deeper degrees of independence and opportunity for all of her citizens, I am reminded constantly of the myriad challenges women face around the world. As the CEO of Girl Justice, a women’s empowerment charity, I am constantly reminded of the continuous struggle for women’s rights abroad and at home. And while no country is flawless in the context of empowering women, one country stood out as a consistent and significant abuser of women’s rights: China. Read More