Associated Press Published on February 22, 2014 in The St. Augustine Record IMMOKALEE — For those accustomed to middle-class wages and workplaces, recent improvements in the region’s tomato fields might not seem radical — time clocks, outdoor shade and 80 extra bucks a...
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MPI Fights Child Trafficking in Washington State
Published on February 22, 2014 in Meetings Focus Meeting Professionals International Washington State Chapter (MPIWSC) and ECPAT-USA are proud to announce that MPIWSC is the third Seattle-based company and the first MPI Chapter to sign the Tourism Child-Protection Code of Conduct...
Protestors Challenge Wendy’s, Defend Farm Workers’ Rights
By Christine Alvarez Published on February 17, 2014 in The Independent Florida Alligator Protestors lined up along an Archer sidewalk Friday night, chanting phrases like, “Wendy’s, shame on you. Farm workers deserve rights, too.” Three advocacy groups — UF Coalition...
Bonded Labourers Rescued
Published on February 13, 2014 in The Hindu As many as 38 persons were rescued from alleged bonded labour from a brick factory in Bagalur here on Monday evening. The labourers, hailing from Bargarh and Balangir districts in Odisha, comprised families, including eight children aged...
Florida Ranks 3rd in Calls to Human Trafficking Hotline
By Jared Mauldin and Noura Aalen Published on February 13, 2014 in First Coast News Jacksonville University puts Florida's human trafficking challenges in the spotlight with events around the community. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --Telisia Espinosa is speaking out about her...
World Vision Good Chocolate Guide Sweet and Fair
By Rita DeMontis Published on February 11, 2014 in the Toronto Sun CHOOSE RIGHT CHOCOLATE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY: There’s chocolate — and then there’s World Vision’s Good Chocolate Guide to helping Canadians shop ethically this Valentine’s Day. Whether they’re...
Held as Slaves, Children in Peru Forced to Work in Mines that Produce Much of World’s Gold
By Deborah Hastings Published on February 11, 2014 in the NY Daily News There is the story of "Gordo, whose family was run off their farm by Peruvian drug traffickers, leaving him with no choice at age 12 but to go down in the mines or face starvation. He toiled for six...
Human Trafficking: Los Angeles County Steps Up Awareness
By Miriam Hernandez Published on February 10, 2014 on ABC7 News LOS ANGELES -- There's a new effort to reach people being victimized by human trafficking. Organizers say they're helping hundreds of victims, but there are many more out there. If you think enslavement is over in...
Congressional Briefing: Combating Human Trafficking (Full)
In recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, ATEST convened five survivor advocates to speak to lawmakers and staff on Capitol Hill. They brought messages on behalf of survivors of sex and labor trafficking throughout the US and beyond. Requests were made for US government...
Congressional Briefing: Combating Human Trafficking (Highlights)
In recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, ATEST convened five survivor advocates to speak to lawmakers and staff on Capitol Hill. They brought messages on behalf of survivors of sex and labor trafficking throughout the US and beyond. Requests were made for US government...