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Speaking up for survivors of human trafficking: Victoria Nyanjura s story

The UN Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking (UNVTF) provides humanitarian, legal and financial aid to victims of trafficking in persons through the awarding of grants to civil society organizations. Victoria Nyanjura was recently elected as Chair of the UNVTF and is the first-ever survivor of human traffi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

New Board Members for UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons Announced

Vienna, 2024: The latest board of trustees of the UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons (UNVTF) has been established.  The board is now constituted of:The five anti-human trafficking experts, representing the five UN Regional Groups, were appointed by the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to provide strategic guidance to the Trust Fund over th.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

More than 3,500 security forces deployed for Sinulog 2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – More than 3,500 security forces were sent off on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, to secure the 495th Fiesta Señor and Sinulog Festival celebrations. The send-off ceremony was held at the SM Seaside Concert Ground and was attended by Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama. The troops, who were from the different security.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

11 trafficking victims rescued in Tawi-Tawi

Eleven human trafficking victims have been rescued in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, the Naval Forces Western Mindanao reported yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Indonesian nabbed for human trafficking

An Indonesian man wanted for human trafficking was arrested in Makati City on Feb. 20, the Bureau of Immigration reported on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

14 would-be human trafficking victims rescued

14 would-be human trafficking victims rescued.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Gov’t relies on ‘holistic,’ survivor-centered approach to address trafficking

Victims of human trafficking don’t all look the same and experience the same type of violence......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

TURNING POINT: Too Poor Against Poverty

NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 06 March) – Poverty is unquestionably the key driver of human trafficking. Crime syndicates, including religious groups, use the poor to advance their interest. Traffickers exploit women and children from rural communities, conflict- and disaster-affected areas, and impoverished urban centers in sex trafficking, forced domestic work, forced begging, and other […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Quiboloy to face trafficking, child abuse raps — DOJ

The Department of Justice said that it had recommended the filing of charges of child abuse and human trafficking against doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

43 Chinese nationals engaged in human trafficking deported

In a press release, the BI said that the Chinese citizens are part of the more than 100 foreign nationals previously arrested in Pasay City for the alleged violation of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Dia de Zamboanga job fair reels off

Dia de Zamboanga job fair reels off.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

13 rescued as cargo vessel tilts off Zamboanga del Norte

Thirteen crewmembers of a cargo vessel that tilted off the coast of Zamboanga del Norte amid rough seas were rescued on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

UK Government Severely Eroded Human Rights in 2023

(London, January 11, 2024) - The United Kingdom government's policies and practices both severely eroded domestic human rights protections and undermined its efforts to promote human rights globally in 2023, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2024."T.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

43 people in watercraft that sunk off Zamboanga City rescued

Personnel of the Maritime Police had promptly rescued 43 passengers of a pumpboat that capsized in the territorial waters of Zamboanga City while on its way to Tabuan Lasa town in the island province of Basilan on Saturday night......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Quiboloy gets second arrest warrant for qualified human smuggling

MANILA, Philippines — Another arrest order has been issued against Apollo Quiboloy, and this time it is for qualified human trafficking. The warrant for the founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) has been issued by the Pasig City Regional Trial Court (RTC) on Thursday, April 11. This is the second one against Quiboloy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Police: No truth to bomb threat at PI’s prayer rally

The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has debunked a text message claiming a bomb threat at the People's Initiative (PI) “Unity for One Nation, One Prayer” rally in San Pedro Square. The message warned of possible explosions at Rizal Park, one of the rally venues. Despite the lack of credible threats, the police urged vigilance and cooperation from the public for safety. Approximately 300 police personnel were deployed to secure various rally points, with additional support from volunteers and security clusters. Task Force Davao also activated a high alert status as part of the city's security measures. Captain John Louie Dema-ala confirmed that the circulating threat was unfounded and aimed at intimidating rallyists. Despite this, nearly 17,000 Dabawenyos joined the rally to oppose the proposed Charter change (Cha-cha) movement. The police and security forces remain vigilant and are conducting ongoing investigations into the social media threat......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

‘Adopt a penguin egg’ Easter campaign helps endangered African birds

CAPE TOWN – Bored of buying eggs made of chocolate and wrapped in foil with predictable bunny motifs? This Easter in South Africa you could instead spend your cash an egg that will hatch a live penguin. But these ones are not for taking home. Since the start of the year, a South African conservation.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Perpetual, Letran favored

University of Perpetual Help and Letran try to arrange an interesting title clash while Mapua and San Sebastian set out to foil their plans in today’s NCAA Season 99 junior basketball Final Four at the Filoil EcoOil Arena......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Beermen foil Hotshots comeback try to win Game 1

The San Miguel Beermen drew first blood in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals after weathering the gritty Magnolia Hotshots, 103-95, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Friday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

BI rescues 4 trafficking victims bound for China

BI rescues 4 trafficking victims bound for China.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024