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U.S. Department of State Releases 2009 Trafficking in Persons Report
On June 16, 2009, the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons within the U.S. Department of State released the Trafficking in Persons Report 2009 , which describes foreign governments’ efforts to eliminate human trafficking. You can download the report from the following website: http://www.state.gov/g/tip/rls/tiprpt/2009/
By MATTHEW LEE – 1 day ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration on Tuesday expanded the U.S. watchlist of countries suspected of not doing enough to combat human trafficking, putting more than four dozen nations on notice that they might face sanctions unless their records improve.
The State Department’s annual “Trafficking in Persons Report,” the first released since President Barack Obama took office, placed 52 countries and territories — mainly in Africa, Asia and the Middle East — on the watchlist. That number is a 30 percent jump from the 40 countries on the list in 2008.
Several previously cited nations were removed from the list, but new countries cited for human trafficking problems include Angola, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Iraq, Lebanon, Nicaragua, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, Senegal and the United Arab Emirates.
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The William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008, was signed into law on December 23, 2008. It contains new provisions regarding Federal benefits and services for potential child victims of human trafficking.
A Federal Register notice requesting comments on the above form is available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-8139.htm
The story continues….
MUMBAI, India – The makers of the hit movie “Slumdog Millionaire” have bought a new home for one of the two child stars discovered in Mumbai’s slums.
Both children lost their homes last month when authorities demolished parts of their slum.
The purchase of a 250-square-foot (23-square-meter) one-bedroom apartment for the family of Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail, 10, was completed Monday, said Nirja Mattoo, who helps oversee the Jai Ho trust set up by the filmmakers to help Azharuddin and his 9-year-old co-star Rubina Ali.
The Times of India recently published the following article regarding suicide related to girls in prostitution.
PANAJI: Young girls pushed into prostitution in Goa, India are more likely to think about suicide or attempt to commit suicide as compared to their
counterparts from other states, as they feel extremely stigmatized and live under the daily threat of disclosure and exclusion from their communities, reveals a study.
“Craigslist has the means – and moral obligation – to stop the pimping and prostituting in plain sight.” - CT Attorney General Richard Blumenthal
To fight those that are using the internet for commercial sexual exploitation, go to the link below. You can automatically send written messages directly to the offices of your state’s Attorney General, elected officials and the CEO’s of companies offering commercial exploitative services of young people on their websites. The site also offers continued information regarding the increasing commercial abuse of victims via the internet and everything you can do to bring it to an end.
The Stop Online Exploitation Campaign
The Stop Online Exploitation Campaign is a growing coalition of human rights organizations – along with caring, private businesses and citizens-to fight against online access to human trafficking and prostitution.
We had an amazingly successful party at Erica Monson’s home in Capistrano Beach. Thanks to all who came and showed their support. We appreciate you ladies!
THANK YOU to all the muscians that played at iSanctuary Live, …and everyone that attended!
Published by My FOX: Houston
HOUSTON – Every night, in Houston, children are being sexually assaulted by strangers. Having sex with a child is a serious crime. It’s also a multi-billion dollar business.
To most people, it may just look like prostitution. Until you look closer.
Read the rest of the article and watch a 5 minute video news clip: Click Here-Video & Article
Trafficking Information and Referral Hot Line: 888-3737-888
or Crime Stoppers Tips Line: 713-222-8477
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Americans categorize prostitution as the woman’s choice. Look a little deeper. Research, investigate the facts…..You’ll start to learn otherwise.
November 05, 2006
(Published by humantrafficking.org)
At least one million Indian girls and women work in India’s sex industry which is estimated to be worth around 400 billion rupees ($9 billion) annually, according to the UNODC. The rise in the number of girls disappearing from states like Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh is partly due to tighter surveillance on India’s northeastern border with Nepal, where most girls were being trafficked from before.
—-Please note this was published in 2006. Statistics may have risen since then.
To view the complete publication: Click here.
IJM and Local Authorities Rescue Seven Victims from Brutal Mumbai Brothel
Tuesday, 21 April 2009 (Posted by International Justice Mission)
MUMBAI—IJM operatives have rescued seven trafficking victims from a Mumbai brothel in which they were routinely beaten, confined and involuntarily sold as prostitutes for as little as 150 rupees or $3.00 U.S. each.
The victims were removed from the brothel premises on April 1, when IJM rescue workers and local police conducted an operation at the building. The targeted brothel keeper, against whom evidence had already been collected, was found inside the building, caught off-guard by the appearance of the police and holding a wad of cash. She was arrested immediately.
To read the rest of the story….click here.
(Many girls in iSanctuary’s program have been rescued by IJM.)
