Symbols of innocence, yet not exempt from the atrocities of human trafficking: Babies. Despite international agreements and conventions, the sale of babies by slave traders and adopters takes place all over the world. The human traffickers do not shy away from rape, kidnapping or organ trafficking in order to make a profit from this new […]
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The Kyrgyz subsidiary of Radio Free Europe, Radio Azattyk, has investigated the tricks of the so-called “webcam industry” in the small and bitterly poor Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan is one of the hotspots of this twilight-zone branch of the sex industry. The research and investigations of Radio Azattyk focusses primarily on the experiences of two young
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Away from the catwalks, behind closed doors, at photo shoots and yet known by everyone. Sexual abuse is rampant in the fashion industry, even expected when working with some notorious individuals. TIMES CHANGE, CIRCUMSTANCES DO NOT In an interview with Der Spiegel, Wolfgang Joop described misogyny, the abuse of power and the sexual exploitation of
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The next time a schnitzel drops onto your plate, you might want to take a moment to wonder not just about the welfare of the animal it came from, but also whether the person who processed it was treated fairly. According to research carried out recently by the British newspaper The Guardian, huge numbers of
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If you’re regularly on social media, you’ve probably come across the hashtag #MeToo. Originally a way for victims of sexual violence and harassment to network with one another, it became a global movement – it brought the abhorrent bahaviour of many famous and powerful personalities into view. HOW DID #METOO COME INTO EXISTENCE Tarana Burke,
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Women play an essential role in times of crisis. They are often first responders and provide essential help and care, on the road to safety, in camps, in their home countries as well as in destination countries. They also make up about half of all people seeking asylum – and they are often in the
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A country full of culture, unique natural spaces, indigenous groups and a history shaped by human trafficking that continues to this day: Colombia. Located in the northern part of South America, thi presidential republic is the second largest state on the continent with a population of around 50.9 million people. The country has been criticised
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How is violence against women reported in the media and how do these reports influence our thinking? For years, German language researchers investigating violence have warned against the use of “domestic abuse” (“Beziehungsdrama”), “family tragedy” (“Familientragödie”) and similar terms. Murder is murder and not a “domestic abuse” and rape is not a “sexual violence” –
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Many people understand the term sweatshop to be synonymous with the production of clothing based on the exploitation of labour. In this article we take a closer look at the topic and show what you as a consumer can do about it. WHAT IS A SWEATSHOP? A sweatshop is a production facility in which the
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CHILDREN AS GOODS Children are not objects and that they are not the property of someone should not be a 21st century revelation. Sadly, this is not the case, especially these days children are often used, abused and used by others for their own ends. They are treated like objects and private property. Something has
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