Human trafficking: Many European states not doing enough for child victims
Governments across Europe need to step up their efforts to identify child victims of human trafficking and provide them with the support they are legally entitled to, writes Council of Europe, 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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Spotlight on human dignity, justice at high-level debate on rule of law and development
On 13th of April 2015 UNODC is committed to efforts to oppose the criminals who sabotage the rule of law and sustainable development, Executive Director Yury Fedotov told a packed audience today at a high-level event at the 13th Crime Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Doha, writes official web-site of UNODC.
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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
Presidential Proclamation — National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, 2015
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
For more than two centuries, the United States has worked to advance the cause of freedom. Stained from a history of slavery and shaped by ancestors brought to this country in chains, today, America shines as a beacon of hope to people everywhere who cherish liberty and opportunity. Still, our society remains imperfect, and our Nation has more work to do to uphold these values. At home and around the globe, we must continue to fight for human dignity and the inalienable rights of every person. Read More
The regular session of the working group on RA human trafficking and exploitation issues was held on December 24
December 24th was marked by the regular session of RA Human Trafficking Committee adjacent Working Group on Combating Trafficking, with Vahram Kazhoyan as the head of the session.
Interim report of the Republic of Armenia on the implementation of recommendations submitted by the Committee of the Parties of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings has been published
The report summarizes the implementation of recommendations by the Republic of Armenia in the areas of data collection and research, Read More
On 17th of December RA legislation on “Identification of and Assistance to the Victims of Human Trafficking and Exploitation” has been adopted with the third reading
On 17th of October, 2014, with the third reading the law on “Identification of and Assistance to the victims of Human Trafficking” has been discussed and adopted fully and unconditionally. Read More
The Human Trafficking and Exploitation Bill in the UK: the developments in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland: People who carry out human trafficking in Scotland could face life imprisonment under new legislation to tackle the problem. The Scottish government has published details of a new bill aimed at protecting the victims and punishing the perpetrators of trafficking. In 2013 there were 55 victims identified in Scotland. The new law will introduce a single human trafficking offence and increase the maximum penalty for offenders. 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