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 …
The Hungarian website NEHAGYD (Do not let it happen), which is funded by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), aims to raise public awareness of human trafficking. The articles on the website clearly describe the risk factors for becoming a victim of human trafficking and the characteristics of the perpetrators. VICTIMS USUALLY COME FROM DEPRIVED …
There is minimum age for human trafficking – trafficking in babies is a booming business. Investigators recently uncovered a gang of criminals who traded in newborn babies. The babies reached Ukraine via Asia and were sold from there to wealthy European countries – Austria was sometimes a destination for the victims of these unscrupulous human …
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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