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The goldmine of war: How the mafia is making money from the war in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine is a real goldmine for mafia clans in Italy. They profit from illegal human and arms trafficking, adoptions and property deals, among other things. The Italian government believes that it can bring the problem under control. Alarming assessments from anti-mafia authorities The mafia has always made money from crises of all kinds, says […]

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Nordic Model Confirmed – Ban Remains on Purchasing Sex

Since mid-July 2024, any lingering doubt has disappeared: the so-called “Nordic Model” is to remain. The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg has now reached a final decision, and the ban on purchasing sex in France remains in place.  In sequence… For around six years, the French pro-prostitution lobby tried to abolish the

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From the Tannery to the Shoe Shelf: Exploitation in the Shoe Industry

Everyone wears them, everyone needs them: shoes. Whether boots, sandals, high heels, or sneakers—most of us can’t get far without them. They’re not just essential protection for our feet but also a reflection of style and personality for many. It’s no surprise that over 24 billion pairs of shoes are produced annually, most of them

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Internal Displacement – Displacement, Concealment, Helplessness

Global weather disasters are becoming increasingly prevalent. This is now particularly evident to people in Austria, who are being surprised by severe storms. Human-accelerated climate change is already noticeable and has different impacts on everyone, depending on their country/region/continent. Often, attention is not paid when floods or droughts in Bangladesh, India, or parts of Africa

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The Power of the Media in Fighting Human Trafficking

The problematic issue of human trafficking has increasingly entered the public consciousness in recent years. Despite international efforts and legal measures, however, this modern form of slavery remains a global challenge. The media landscape plays a crucial role in the fight against human trafficking. Today, we highlight the ways in which, through their reporting, the

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