From July to early September the eyes of the (media) world were on Japan. The Olympic Games, followed by the Paralympic Games, were both being held in Tokyo. Fortunately the media attention was not limited to medals and records but also covered protests and criticisms of these major events. HEADLINES FROM TOKYO In the run-up …
People in many professions are suffering due to restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Sex work is no exception – on the contrary. Unemployment and homelessness are the order of the day. Sadly, the financial aid promised by the state is anything but a light at the end of the tunnel. EMPTY PROMISES “Single-person companies …
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Embedded in the centre of Latin America, Paraguay plays a major role as an origin and transit country for human trafficking. The country’s economy has grown significantly over the past years, sadly little of this prosperity has reached everyday people. Thousands of people still live in extreme poverty. For many there is still a crushing …
Sandra Norak is one of the few women who managed to escape prostitution. She not only managed to get away, but also managed to complete her high school diploma, study law and find her way into her current role as an activist. Today we are sharing the story of a woman which is filled with …
Flooding and heavy rain in Austria, heat and wildfires in southern Europe: Climate change has devastating costs for people all around the world. For some, especially women and girls. In extreme cases it can cost them their lives. In this article you will learn more about the following: Why women and girls in particular suffer …
A German man living in Austria is accused of forcing an underage Norwegian girl into prostitution. Apparently there are further victims. Charges have been laid and since August, there have been ongoing court proceedings. If the shocking media reports are to be believed a serious offence has been committed in Austria that is otherwise the …
The violation of human rights and the ignoring of human dignity are completely normal in the world of trafficking. Political organisations such as the European Union are trying to combat exploitation on a national and international level. This is done by the enacting of new laws and regulations. Nonprofits such as Hope for the Future …
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As the industrial revolution began its move to global domination from the shores of Britain, it was hardly imaginable what fundamental changes were facing humanity. Technological advances such as refrigerated transport and increased productivity would expand trade to encompass all continents. This phenomenon called globalisation led to a roaring trade in goods, especially in the …
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ENSLAVED PEOPLE IN OUR MIDST! Human traffickers exploit their victims. Mainly women and girls from eastern Europe with countries such as Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia being sources of trafficked victims. In addition to these countries people from South East Asia, China, Nigeria and South America are trafficked to and enslaved in Austria. More than …
Report on Human Trafficking in 2020 released on 1st of July 2021 Read More »
Sexual violence is an injury to the body and soul. The pandemic has worsened the poverty in many countries, lots of which are our favorite travel destinations. Now, where people can visit again, the children living there are especially vulnerable to becoming victims of sexual exploitation. As an Austrian, you can also contribute to child …