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June 25 - OSCE Alliance against Trafficking in Persons to host Stolen Lives, Stolen Money: The Price of Modern-Day Slavery conference
January 17 - The National Women’s Coalition Against Violence & Exploitation's Southwest Conference Against Trafficking

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UN.GIFT catches up with filmmaker Mimi Chakarova

May 21 2013

A year after UN.GIFT interviewed filmmaker Mimi Chakarova - and two years after the release of "The Price of Sex" - her film continues to be screened around the world. UN.GIFT caught up with Ms Chakarova to discuss where her film has taken her over the past twelve months and what impact her film continues to have on viewers, policymakers and the women featured in her movie.

Brazil joins Blue Heart Campaign against Human Trafficking

May 13 2013

Brazil is the latest country to join the Blue Heart Campaign against Human Trafficking, with singer Ivete Sangalo appointed as a national UNODC Goodwill Ambassador and face of the campaign.

Winners of the Challenge Slavery Tech Contest announced

May 07 2013

Pepperdine University and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced recently the the winners of the Challenge Slavery Tech Contest - a competition launched to identify new and innovative ways to end modern slavery.

CNN Freedom Project to air ‘The Fighters' – a new feature-length documentary

May 03 2013

Following a two-year CNN investigation, the two-hour documentary 'The Fighters' chronicles Philippine human rights pioneer Cecilia Flores-Oebanda in her journey to protect children from the sex trade and convince the Philippines' biggest star, Manny Pacquiao, to join her as a fighter in the battle against modern-day slavery.

Hope is worth much more than money

Apr 25 2013

"When the ILO adopted its first Convention against forced labour in 1930, slavery had already been abolished but people were still trafficked or forced to work under different systems of servitude, bondage or institutions similar to slavery. Today, coercion is more subtle but it is not less effective."

"We cannot allow the criminals to prosper from their crimes" says UNODC Executive Director

Apr 23 2013

"We know that weak and fragile states, especially those damaged by conflict, are more vulnerable to drugs and crime. And we know that crime undermines sustainable development, hinders access to education and employment, and drives away foreign and domestic investors."

Trafficking in human beings: more victims in the EU but Member states are slow to respond

Apr 19 2013

23.632 people were identified or presumed victims of trafficking in the EU over the 2008-2010 period. This is the most striking figure emerging from the first report on trafficking in human beings in Europe, published this week by the European Commission.

Reporting on human trafficking manual published by OSCE, Moscow University, Russian Union of Journalists

Apr 11 2013

The OSCE Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, the Moscow State University and the Russian Union of Journalists on 28 March 2013 published a course book for journalism students writing about human trafficking.

Mar 28 2013

The Business Leader's Award to Fight Human Trafficking aims to identify and reward good business practices preventing and tackling human trafficking. The webinar series aim to showcase nominated business initiatives of the first (2009-2010) and second (2011-2012) award cycles.

Mar 27 2013

In Colombia, the UNODC office has been working over the past two years with the TV production company CMO and the TV station Caracol to bring the often disturbing reality of human trafficking to life through a drama series. 'La Promesa', or 'The Promise' in English.

OSCE-Australia conference focuses on security of women and girls

Mar 25 2013

An OSCE conference on improving security of women and girls, promoting the economic empowerment of women and combatting all forms of human trafficking started in Adelaide in southern Australia on 18 March 2013.

OSCE Special Rep stresses victims’ rights at Krakow conference on trafficking in human beings

Mar 20 2013

The OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, said at a judicial training seminar in Krakow, Poland on 14 March 2013 that trafficked people's legal rights must be upheld and given the same importance as punishing perpetrators in court.

Sporting for freedom: UN.GIFT interview with Julia Immonen

Mar 19 2013

In 2011 Julia Immonen rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean - from the Canary Islands to Barbados. This year she will cycle from Sofia, Bulgaria into central London. Her objective in both of these gruelling challenges: to raise awareness about human trafficking, and funds for efforts to combat the $32 billion-dollar-a-year trade in human beings.

March 25: International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

Mar 18 2013

The annual observance of 25 March as the International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade serves as an opportunity to honour and remember those who suffered and died at the hands of the brutal slavery system, and to raise awareness about the dangers of racism and prejudice today.

Voices of Eritrean trafficking victims on BBC World Service

Mar 13 2013

Every year thousands of young men and women make the treacherous journey from Eritrea to Egypt via Sudan in search of a better life.

IOM launches music video against human trafficking in El Salvador

Mar 11 2013

IOM in El Salvador has teamed up with UNFPA and the ILO to launch a music video warning women against the dangers of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

India: In Search of a Private Interview

Mar 08 2013

Our second visit to the village of Aterna in an attempt to interview "Paro" women had raised suspicion: What was our interest in these outsiders who normally were looked down upon? Why would we want to talk to them in private?

Call for Papers: Anti-Trafficking Review

Mar 05 2013

The Anti-Trafficking Review calls for papers for a Special Issue 'Following the Money: Spending on Anti-Trafficking'. This issue will present well-researched articles that analyze the funding landscape.

OSCE, UNHCR exchange good practices with Azerbaijani officials on countering human trafficking

Mar 05 2013

The OSCE Office in Baku and UNHCR held two workshops from 25 to 28 February 2013 on combating human trafficking and forced labour in Azerbaijan.

A Village in India: Where a Cow Costs More Than a Woman

Mar 01 2013

It is only a two-hour ride from Delhi to Mewat, a district in Haryana that our driver calls "the badlands." But never be fooled by distance in India because customs, norms, even the rule of law, can change as fast as urban clutter gives way to rice paddies and villages.

Made In A Free World launches "I'm With Lincoln" Campaign

Feb 19 2013

The US-based NGO Made In A Free World launched this week the "I'm With Lincoln" campaign, calling on Congress to its double funding of efforts aimed at ending modern-day slavery.

OSCE Special Representative calls for more co-operation to prevent human trafficking in Mediterranean

Feb 11 2013

The OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, called for greater dialogue and co-operation among Mediterranean States at a seminar today on human trafficking in the region.

Interview with OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings

Feb 05 2013

OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings Maria Grazia Giammarinaro was interviewed recently ahead of the OSCE seminar on the prevention of trafficking in human beings in the Mediterranean region.

Honouring Corporate Creativity and Courage in the Fight against Human Trafficking

Jan 29 2013

During the closing ceremony of the World Economic Forum last week in Davos, Switzerland, Tristan Forster - CEO of the ethical recruitment and management company FSI Worldwide - was awarded the Business Leaders Award to Fight Human Trafficking.

The Business Leader's Award to Fight Human Trafficking to be awarded 25 January

Jan 24 2013

The Business Leader's Award to Fight Trafficking will be bestowed on one of thirteen nominees in a ceremony on Friday January 25th in Davos, Switzerland.

Film highlights parallels between US slave trade and present-day human trafficking

Jan 24 2013

The film Journey to Freedom tells the true stories of two men-21st Century Cambodian Vannak Prum and 19th Century American Solomon Northup-who were sold into slavery more than 150 years apart.

Conference to address human trafficking for organ removal

Jan 22 2013

The black market for organs and body parts is flourishing in many parts of the world. The World Health Organization estimates over 10,000 cases of illegal sales of organs in 2010, one organ trafficking incident per hour.

MTV EXIT continues Indonesia roadshow series to combat trafficking

Jan 18 2013

MTV EXIT celebrates the final installment of the Indonesia Roadshows, a series of events aiming to build the capacity of youth leaders to execute their own human trafficking awareness campaigns throughout the country.

Blue Heart Campaign against human trafficking gathers strength with new initiatives

Jan 14 2013

Switzerland became the latest country to join the Campaign, and in Colombia and the Republic of Serbia, cinema and theatre have been used to generate awareness and serve as a stark warning to potential victims about false promises of a better life.

Fighting forced labour with education in Nepal

Jan 09 2013

Every day, as many as 1,500 people migrate from Nepal, hoping for a better life for themselves and their families. But many fall prey to unscrupulous employers, recruiters or even family members, and end up in forced labour.

USAID challenges students to create technology solutions to prevent human trafficking

Jan 08 2013

The United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) is calling on college and university students within and outside the United States to develop creative technology solutions to prevent human trafficking, rescue victims, and provide assistance to survivors.

US President Barack Obama declares January 2013 National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Jan 04 2013

US President Barack Obama kicked off the New Year by declaring January 2013 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

UNICEF launches Believe in ZERO Exploited Children campaign

Jan 03 2013

Worldwide, 5.5 million children are victims of forced labor and child trafficking. They have been bought and sold, forced into prostitution, or made to work at grueling, dangerous jobs with little or no pay. Their childhoods are being stolen.

Trafficking in human beings among top priorities as Ukraine takes over OSCE Chair

Jan 02 2013

Ukraine will seek to make progress combating human trafficking as OSCE Chair in 2013 the new OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Leonid Kozhara, said this week.

2012 UN.GIFT Year in Review

Dec 27 2012

Here's a look back at the past twelve months at UN.GIFT as well as at some of the most important human trafficking news and initiatives launched through 2012.

UN.GIFT Special Advisor for Victims Rani Hong featured on Euronews

Dec 20 2012

The European news network Euronews recently featured an interview with Rani Hong, UN.GIFT Special Advisor for Victims, on a segment about human trafficking.

UN.GIFT Q&A: 2012 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons

Dec 17 2012

UN.GIFT sat down with Kristiina Kangaspunta, Chief of the UNODC's Global Report on Trafficking in Persons Unit, to discuss the challenges of in preparing the 2012 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons and how the report contributes to efforts to combat human trafficking.

Webinar panellists call for partnerships in efforts to combat trafficking globally

Dec 13 2012

Panellists during a webinar on "Trafficking Prevention and the Victims: New United Nations and Academic Perspectives" called on governments, international organisations and NGOs to strengthen partnerships and build on their collective efforts to fight human trafficking around the world.

Increase in global child trafficking gives cause for concern, says new UNODC report

Dec 12 2012

The 2012 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons released this week by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has revealed that 27 per cent of all victims of human trafficking officially detected globally between 2007 to 2010 are children, up 7 per cent from the period 2003 to 2006.

OSCE Special Representative encourages Portugal to continue its anti-trafficking efforts

Dec 11 2012

The OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, at the close of her recent visit to Portugal, praised the government for giving priority to the fight against human trafficking.

Nearly 400 victims of child trafficking rescued across Burkina Faso in INTERPOL-led operation

Dec 10 2012

Nearly 400 child trafficking victims, some as young as six years old, forced to work in illegally-operated gold mines and cotton fields have been rescued following an operation by police in Burkina Faso coordinated by INTERPOL.

Lao PDR "extremely vulnerable" to trafficking by transnational organized crime groups, says UNODC Executive Director

Dec 06 2012

Lao PDR's position at the hub of the Greater Mekong Subregion makes it "extremely vulnerable" to the trafficking of people, illicit drugs and commodities by transnational organized crime groups, warned Yury Fedotov, UNODC Executive Director.

Invitation to UNODC webinar on trafficking prevention

Dec 06 2012

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime will host webinar entitled "Trafficking Prevention and the Victims: New United Nations and Academic Perspectives" on Tuesday December 11, 2012 from 3-5:30pm CET. The event is free and open to the public.

"Put yourself in my shoes": a human trafficking victim speaks out

Dec 04 2012

On the commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women which was recently by the UN in New York, we present the brave testimonial of Memey, a 28-year-old Indonesian woman who was trafficked and forcibly recruited into commercial sex work and who is now committed to helping others.

Message from the UN Secretary General: International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

Dec 03 2012

"Today, governments, civil society and the private sector must unite to eradicate all contemporary forms of slavery. ... Together, let us do our utmost for the millions of victims throughout the world who are held in slavery and deprived of their human rights and dignity." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, 2 December 2012

Hollywood artists team up with the ILO to end slavery

Nov 30 2012

Oscar-winning actress and singer Cher is among the leading world artists who have joined forces with the ILO - the International Labour Organization - to fight modern-day slavery.

UNIAP’s Matt Friedman calls for action to end modern-day slavery

Nov 29 2012

United Nations Inter-Agency Project on Human Trafficking (UNIAP) regional project manager Matt Friedman was first exposed to human trafficking on the streets of Nepal, over twenty years ago.

The fate of smuggled migrants: Confronting violence and exploitation

Nov 22 2012

UNODC's Executive Director, Yury Fedotov, spoke this week on combating violence against migrants, migrant workers and their families at the Sixth Summit of the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) - the informal, Government-led initiative addressing interconnections on these key global issues.

PSA aims to raise awareness about human trafficking in US

Nov 20 2012

United States Customs and Immigration Enforcement is running a radio public service announcement (PSA) campaign this week to raise awareness about human trafficking.

MTV EXIT Live in Myanmar with Jason Mraz to raise awareness about human trafficking

Nov 19 2012

MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) today announces a historic live concert in Myanmar to be held on December 16 th to raise awareness and increase prevention of human trafficking. Multi GRAMMY award-winning singer songwriter Jason Mraz will headline the event on December 16th.

Anti-Trafficking Review Call for Papers

Nov 14 2012

The Anti-Trafficking Review calls for papers for a Special Issue 'Human Rights at the Border'.

TeachUNICEF aims to raise awareness about child trafficking

Nov 14 2012

TeachUNICEF's educational lesson plan on child trafficking aims to raise awareness about trafficking, highlight the challenges of combatting the crime, and encourage students to take action in addressing the trafficking of minors around the world.

OSCE Special Representative links human trafficking and migration at Bucharest conference

Nov 13 2012

The OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, focused on the links between human trafficking and migration at a major international conference on combating trafficking and protecting victims in South East Europe.

Simple Plan and MTV EXIT launch music video to raise awareness about human trafficking

Nov 02 2012

MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) and Canadian rock band Simple Plan, in partnership with USAID and Walk Free, announce the exclusive premiere of a music video that dramatically highlights the dangers and impact of human trafficking.

NGO Astra trains Serbian police on communicating with trafficking victims

Oct 31 2012

The Serbian NGO ASTRA - Anti Trafficking Action, in cooperation with the Dutch Criminal Police and with support of the Royal Netherlands Embassy to Serbia, held a training this month to improve law enforcement officials' communication with trafficking victims.

News report: Facebook used as recruitment tool for human trafficking in Indonesia

Oct 30 2012

The Associated Press reports this week that as many as 27 out of 129 children reported missing in Indonesia this year have been lured into sexual slavery through their Facebook accounts.

NGO Astra, OSCE launch awareness campaign in Serbia

Oct 23 2012

The Serbian NGO ASTRA - Anti Trafficking Action, in cooperation with OSCE Mission to Serbia and with financial support of ADA - Austrian Development Agency , presented a new media campaign on labor exploitation as a form of human trafficking.

UN.GIFT, GIFTboxes featured on Cosmopolitan website

Oct 23 2012

The fashion and beauty publication Cosmopolitan has featured UN.GIFT and its partnership with Stop the Traffik in a story about human trafficking on its website.

OSCE Special Representative calls for redoubled efforts against modern-day slavery on Anti-Trafficking Day

Oct 23 2012

The OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, called for new approaches in the fight against the growing problem of modern-day slavery on the occasion of the European Union Anti-Trafficking Day on 18 October.

Human trafficking under spotlight at Conference of Parties meeting

Oct 18 2012

On the margins of the sixth session of the Conference of State Parties to the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC), intergovernmental agencies, NGOs and government representatives discussed progress made and shared best practices and challenges in fighting one of the world's most shameful crimes.

New UNIAP video deconstructs human trafficking step by step

Oct 18 2012

Human Trafficking 101 from UNIAP

Proceeds of transnational crime in billions, number of victims in millions, says UNODC chief

Oct 18 2012

Crafting global approaches to crime and building cooperation: key themes at the sixth session of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime.

ILO unveils artists programme, Nicolas Cage calls for an end to child labour

Oct 15 2012

The International Labour Organization (ILO) - the UN agency specialising in the world of work - today launched Artworks, an artist engagement programme to raise awareness of fundamental rights at work, including freedom from slavery and from child labour.

USAID launches campus challenge to counter human trafficking

Oct 15 2012

Pepperdine University and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) joined forces last week to launch the Campus Challenge to Counter Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) - a competition that seeks new and innovative ways to end modern slavery.

OSCE Special Representative, at Alliance conference in Vienna, says discrimination cause of trafficking

Oct 11 2012

The OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, at an OSCE-hosted conference, outlined today how discrimination serves as an underlying cause of human trafficking and called for new strategies to fight these injustices.

Nigeria launches anti-human trafficking campaign, appoints Goodwill Ambassadors

Oct 10 2012

The Government of Nigeria, jointly with UNODC and the European Union has launched a nationwide three-year anti-human trafficking campaign.

Journalist Faridoun Hemani calls for the public to join the movement to end human trafficking

Oct 09 2012

In a recent TED Talk, journalist Faridoun Hemani called on the public to join the fight to end human trafficking.

OSCE Trafficking in Person conference to stream online

Oct 09 2012

The OSCE will stream its upcoming 12 th high-level alliance against trafficking in persons conference, which will take place in Vienna on October 11 and 12.

Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Transnational Organized Crime to be held in Vienna

Oct 08 2012

Progress in international efforts to address transnational organized crime will be the focus of the sixth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Transnational Organized Crime, to be held in Vienna from 15 to 19 October.

MTV Exit to launch Enslaved in Taiwan

Oct 05 2012

MTV EXIT will release of Enslaved: An MTV EXIT Special, a documentary film aiming to raise awareness and help prevent human trafficking, in Taiwan.

OSCE Special Representative urges Azerbaijan to enhance measures for addressing labour trafficking

Oct 05 2012

The OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, called on the government to increase efforts to combat trafficking for labour exploitation, particularly in cases involving labour migrants in construction and domestic work.

On World Tourism Day, UNODC chief calls for more efforts to tackle trafficking for sexual exploitation

Oct 01 2012

On the occasion of World Tourism Day, UNODC Executive Director Yury Fedotov highlighted the important role that the tourism industry can play in combating human trafficking for sexual and other exploitation.

Trade of Innocents: Film captures reality of child trafficking for sexual exploitation

Oct 01 2012

UNODC Executive Director Yury Fedotov attended a preview screening of Trade of Innocents , a film that exposes the grim reality of children trafficked for sexual exploitation.

Companies join forces to combat human trafficking

Sep 27 2012

A group of nine global companies from across the spectrum of sectors have joined forces to launch the Global Business Coalition Against Human Trafficking (gBCAT).

Obama renews efforts to combat human trafficking, issues executive order

Sep 27 2012

US President Barack Obama called for renewed efforts to combat human trafficking and announced a new executive order that clamps down on federal contractors involved in human trafficking. He made his remarks during the Clinton Global Initiative's annual meeting in New York on Tuesday.

Obama Administration Announces Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking

Sep 25 2012

US President Barack Obama called for renewed efforts to combat human trafficking, which, he said during a speech at the Clinton Global Initiative's annual meeting in New York on Tuesday, should be called by its true name - modern slavery.

US President Barack Obama expected to discuss human trafficking

Sep 25 2012

US President Barack Obama is expected announce a major policy effort to combat human trafficking during a speech at the Clinton Global Initiative's annual meeting in New York on Tuesday.

MTV Exit mobilizes Indonesians against human trafficking

Sep 25 2012

IOM tackles migration management in Namibia

Sep 24 2012

The IOM ran a training for senior Namibian immigration officers in the Namibian capital, Windhoek, focusing on migration management, counter-trafficking and passport examination procedures. In turn, the officers will help to train 225 of their colleagues after completing the course.

OSCE trains Uzbekistan’s diplomatic staff to protect human trafficking victims

Sep 19 2012

OSCE is running this week a three-day training course in Tashkent to help Uzbekistan's diplomatic and consular personnel identify, assist and protect trafficking victims.

Slavery Footprint aims to celebrate first birthday with one million

Sep 18 2012

The non-profit Slavery Footprint has set a goal to reach one million survey participants by its first birthday, which it will celebrate on September 22 2012.

UNICEF urges greater effort in registration of children in Africa

Sep 17 2012

Birth certificates and other forms of civil registration of children in Africa are critical in protecting them from child labour, recruitment into armed forces and militias, human trafficking, early marriage as well as other forms of exploitation.

OSCE Special Representative opens children’s anti-trafficking photo exhibition in Moldova

Sep 14 2012

The OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, opened this week an anti-trafficking exhibition of photos by children from Moldovan residential schools.

UN.GIFT interview with activist Somaly Mam

Sep 13 2012

UN.GIFT sits down with trafficking survivor and activist Somaly Mam to discuss her foundation and work with victims, future projects, and the challenges that persist in ensuring that children no longer suffer the way she did.

European Commission webinar on preventing and combating human trafficking

Sep 12 2012

The European Commission is running a public webinar on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings on September 20 at 14:00 CET.

OSCE Alliance against Trafficking in Persons conference to stress non-discrimination and empowerment

Sep 10 2012

The OSCE will stress the importance of non-discrimination and empowerment in anti-human trafficking efforts at its upcoming 12th High-level Alliance against Trafficking in Persons conference in Vienna.

Human Trafficking in Ukraine Did Not Spike During EURO 2012, IOM Research Finds

Sep 10 2012

The EURO 2012 Football Championship did not result in an increased level of human trafficking for sexual and other forms of exploitation, according to preliminary findings of a research exploring the link between trafficking and the sporting event released by the IOM Mission in Ukraine.

GIFT boxes aim to raise awareness during Olympic Games about human trafficking

Jul 31 2012

UN.GIFT's GIFT box project,aims to raise awareness amongst both Londoners and visitors to the regal city about victims' experience of being trafficked for sexual exploitation, forced labor, domestic servitude, and crime and begging.

Actor Jackie Chan visits Myanmar with UNICEF to help combat child trafficking

Jul 27 2012

Chinese action-film star and UN Children's Fund ( UNICEF ) Goodwill Ambassador Jackie Chan traveled to Myanmar this month to help United Nations efforts to combat child trafficking in the country.

Recipe for Change campaign targets forced labor on US tomato fields

Jul 26 2012

The International Justice Mission (IJM) launched this summer the Recipe for Change campaign to end forced labor on tomato fields in the US state of Florida.

OSCE Special Rep publishes recommendations to Moldovan Government on combating human trafficking

Jul 25 2012

The OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, published recommendations to the Moldovan Government to advance continuing efforts to prevent human trafficking.

Human trafficking: organized crime and the multibillion dollar sale of people

Jul 23 2012

The exploitation of human beings is a highly lucrative business for organized criminal groups, the UNODC says in a new public awareness campaign.

IOM and Belize Anti-Trafficking Committee launch awareness campaign

Jul 19 2012

IOM and Belize's Anti-Trafficking Committee have launched an educational media outreach campaign to raise awareness about human trafficking in the country.

UN.GIFT interview with CNN investigative journalist Dan Rivers

Jul 18 2012

UN.GIFT sat down with CNN investigative journalist Dan Rivers to discuss trafficking for labor exploitation in Cambodia and what consumers can do to ensure the products they purchase are free of labor exploitation.

India: Bringing the curtain down on human trafficking

Jul 17 2012

Ms Suravi Sarkar, Project Coordinator, Banglanatak.com.uses theatre as an instrument to spread awareness on important issues relating to rights and entitlement, health, safety and environment. In an interview, she shares her experiences on human trafficking while working with vulnerable communities around the Indo-Bangladesh border.

Kay Chernush "Bought & Sold: Voices of Human Trafficking" photo exhibition launched in Singapore

Jul 16 2012

The NGOs EmancipAsia and ArtWorks for Freedom Singapore joined forces last week to launch photographer Kay Chernush's exhibit "Bought & Sold: Voices of Human Trafficking" in Singapore.

UN.GIFT, Stop the Traffik unwrap GIFT boxes in London

Jul 13 2012

UN.GIFT and Stop the Traffik jointly launched the GIFT box project in London ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games. GIFT boxes are public art installations aimed at raising awareness about victims' experiences of being trafficked.

Cambodia: UN Trust Fund helps NGO to reintegrate children trafficked for exploitation

Jul 12 2012

The thriving cross-border trade in Poipet, a Cambodian town on the Cambodia - Thailand border, attracts many migrant families from other parts of Cambodia.

UN.GIFT interview with film producer Jamillah Van Der Hulst

Jul 11 2012

UN.GIFT sat down with producer Jamillah Van Der Hulst to discuss the making of the film "Lilet Never Happened", the story that inspired the filmmakers to undertake the three-year production, and upcoming projects.

New ad targets backpage.com over child sex trafficking controversy

Jul 11 2012

A new ad launched this week that portrays a 13-year old survivor of child sex trafficking who was advertised by her pimp on Backpage.com.

Ethics and human rights in anti-human trafficking: victim service provision and the media

Jul 10 2012

Anti-trafficking officials including police, social workers, NGOs, and local media from throughout Cambodia developed critical skills and knowledge in ethical approaches to addressing human trafficking.

New law requires NYC taxi drivers to watch for suspected cases of trafficking

Jul 05 2012

Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed into law an anti-sex trafficking bill aimed at encouraging taxi drivers to identify suspected victims of sex trafficking, and imposing harsh penalties on cab drivers that knowingly work with traffickers.

UNODC, IOM hold joint training of Police and the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration in Rwanda

Jul 04 2012

In late June, staff of the Rwanda National Police and the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration jointly participated in a basic training on identifying, investigating and responding to cases of human trafficking in Rwanda.

Jada Pinkett Smith discusses work to end human trafficking with CNN

Jul 03 2012

Actress and singer Jada Pinkett Smith sat down recently with CNN to discuss her activism in the movement to end human trafficking, citing her 11-year old daughter Willow as the catalyst for becoming involved.

OSCE Special Representative recognized by United States for work to end modern-day slavery

Jun 27 2012

The OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings Maria Grazia Giammarinaro received a Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Hero Award on 19 June 2012 from U.S.

IOM launches documentary to raise awareness in vulnerable communities in Central America

Jun 25 2012

IOM is launching a new documentary entitled “Crossroads” (“Encrucijada”) to raise awareness in vulnerable communities about irregular migration from Central America through Mexico and into the United States.

OSCE Special Rep spotlights trafficking for domestic servitude in diplomatic households

Jun 22 2012

The OSCE Special Rep for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, urged participating States today to take concrete steps to prevent trafficking for domestic servitude in diplomatic households.

Re-thinking Trafficking Prevention - A Guide to Applying Behaviour Theory

Jun 22 2012

Re-thinking Trafficking Prevention - A Guide to Applying Behaviour Theory was developed to help improve the planning and monitoring of trafficking prevention interventions through the application of behaviour change theory.

UN.GIFT featured in US Trafficking in Persons 2012 Annual Report

Jun 21 2012

UN.GIFT's eLearning tool for business was featured in the US State Department's 2012 Trafficking in Persons Report, released yesterday in Washington DC.

US State Department releases 2012 Trafficking in Persons Report

Jun 21 2012

The United States Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons released yesterday its 2012 annual Trafficking in Persons Report.

Serbian NGO ASTRA launches awareness campaign to counter trafficking for labor exploitation

Jun 20 2012

ASTRA created the new PSA in response to a growing number of identified victims of trafficking for labor exploitation.

India: Border guards - critical stakeholders in combating human trafficking

Jun 18 2012

In its efforts to support the prevention and control of human trafficking, the UNODC with the financial support of the European Union is implementing a global project focused on 'Promoting the implementation of the Trafficking Protocol and the Smuggling Protocol, both supplementing the UNTOC'.

OSCE: More comprehensive approach needed to combat human trafficking for labour exploitation in BiH

Jun 18 2012

Participants of an OSCE discussion said that there is a clear need for continued efforts towards combating human trafficking for labour exploitation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

IOM document examination centre in Bangkok aims to Help combat trafficking

Jun 15 2012

IOM's support to migrants and border management authorities in the Asia-Pacific region moved up a gear earlier this month with the official opening of a Document Examination Support Centre (DESC) in Bangkok.

CNN: Messages of hope to people trapped in slavery in Mauritania

Jun 13 2012

In a new CNN video, iReporters from around the world show their solidarity with victims of slavery in Mauritania.

Stepping up the fight against child labour

Jun 11 2012

A large gap remains between the ratification of Conventions on child labour and the actions countries take to deal with the problem, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said in a report marking the tenth anniversary of the annual World Day Against Child Labour.

Albania: Fifteen-year-old girl gets her life back after being trafficked

Jun 11 2012

Barely into her teens, alone and without any money, Ana met two boys who promised to help her find a job as a "hostess" in Kosovo. Their only condition was that she had to do everything they told her, no questions asked.

OSCE Special Representative calls for monitoring human rights impact of anti-trafficking policy

Jun 08 2012

The OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, emphasized the protection of human rights of trafficked persons at an event on 28 May 2012 in London.

Moldova : UN Trust Fund supports provision of legal assistance to victims of human trafficking

Jun 05 2012

When Dana read an ad from a travel agency inviting Moldovan women to spend a summer in Italy working as waitresses in a nightclub, she did not think twice about seizing the opportunity.

Aung San Suu Kyi meets the United Nations Inter Agency Project on Human Trafficking

Jun 05 2012

UNIAP along with anti trafficking partners from ILO, UNESCO, World Vision, and NEXUS Institute share their expertise and experiences on addressing human trafficking in Myanmar.

21 million people are now victims of forced labour, ILO says

Jun 04 2012

Nearly 21 million people are victims of forced labour across the world, trapped in jobs which they were coerced or deceived into and which they cannot leave, according to the ILO’s new global estimate.

OSCE Centre in Astana launches training on identifying victims of human trafficking

Jun 01 2012

The OSCE Centre in Astana held the first in a series of regional training seminars to improve the identification of trafficking victims in Almaty. The seminars are part of the OSCE Centre's six-month project on identifying presumed victims of trafficking.

UNODC, ILO run training workshop in Nepal on countering trafficking for forced labour

May 28 2012

UNODC and ILO cooperated in May to run a workshop in Kathmandu aimed at training law enforcement officials from India and Nepal on countering trafficking for forced labor.

Private sector partnerships crucial in combating human trafficking, say webinar panelists

May 27 2012

Panelists on a recent UN.GIFT webinar called public/private partnerships essential in the fight against human trafficking.

Wendy’s, UN.GIFT anti-human trafficking campaign in Bahamas launch event

May 22 2012

Wendy's, Bahamas has partnered withUN.GIFT and the Bahamas Ministry Of National Security to launch a unique "anti-Trafficking In Persons" tray liner in its ten Wendy's restaurants in Nassau, and Grand Bahama.

Tuesday May 22: UN.GIFT-Harvard Webinar, Best Practices to Combat Human Trafficking: Public/Private Partnerships

May 21 2012

Please join us Tuesday, May 22 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am EST (3:00 pm – 5:00 pm CET) for our second Webinar with organized in collaboration with Harvard University and the UN Global Compact

Today! Take part in the UN.GIFT live Twinterview with Slavery Footprint

May 14 2012

Please join UN.GIFT (@UNGIFTraffick) during our live twinterview with Justin Dillon, chief executive and founder of Slavery Footprint (@Slave_Footprint), TODAY at 5pm CET (Vienna time)/9am PDT (California time).

UN.GIFT interview with Special Advisor for Victims Rani Hong

May 14 2012

UN.GIFT sat down with Special Advisor for Victims Rani Hong to discuss her childhood and her tireless work for as an advocate for other victims.

UNODC, ILO collaborate to support the Senegalese government in the fight against trafficking

May 10 2012

UNODC and ILO collaborated with the government of Senegal to facilitate cooperation on the fight against human trafficking.

Wendy’s, UN.GIFT to launch anti-human trafficking campaign in Bahamas

May 08 2012

UN.GIFT and Wendy's Bahamas, wil launch on May 11th a human trafficking awareness-raising campaign at ten restaurants around the Bahamas.

Human trafficking awareness video for first responders

May 04 2012

Nearly one-third of trafficking victims have an encounter with medical professionals, including paramedics, during the time they are being trafficked. These first responders are therefore uniquely placed to help victims.

ASTRA launches trainings for foster families of trafficking victims

May 02 2012

The Serbian NGO ASTRA - Anti Trafficking Action kicked off a series of training programs for foster families of trafficking victims.

Today Twinterview with librettists of the first anti-trafficking opera

Feb 29 2012

This Wednesday February 29, librettist Ben Kaye will be talking to UN.GIFT via Twitter. He will share the story behind his inspiration and the challenges to use art to raise awareness about human trafficking. Join us for this Twinterview today at 9:00 GMT!

OSCE Special Representative meets Russian journalists

Feb 20 2012

The OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro met the Irish Justice and Equality Minister Alan Shatter, today at the start of a four-day visit to Ireland.

Blue Heart Campaign inspiring artists in Kenya

Feb 16 2012

In Kenya, a group of artists have come together to develop a play to raise awareness about human trafficking. "A Blue Heart, Joy´s story" tells the story of Joy, a young girl who goes to live with her aunt after her parent's unfortunate demise and gets involved in a gripping saga.

FIRST SEX TRAFFICKING OPERA TO PREMIERE IN THE UK

Feb 13 2012

Officially supported by eleven national and international civil society organizations and UN.GIFT, ' Anya17' is the world's first Opera to reveal the hidden world of Sex Trafficking in the UK. Anya17 premieres on March 7 th in Liverpool before a second performance in Manchester on March 9 th. Tickets are available via www.anya17.co.uk

The NO Project, raising awareness through art in Greece

Feb 08 2012

Youth in Greece is saying NO to human trafficking. Their negative is not somber or silent, but loud, colourful and lively. The NO Project is an anti-slavery public awareness initiative that focuses on the role of demand, targeting youth through arts, education and social media.

Red Light Campaign Twinterview Tuesday feb 7 15:00 (Vienna time)

Feb 06 2012

The Red Light Campaign is centered around an exhibition of thought provoking photographs, which graphically humanise suffering. Constantly evolving, the exhibition is more than a collection of photos; it is a catalyst for action and events which contribute to the fight against human trafficking.

ASEAN Partners with MTV EXIT

Dec 21 2011

MTV EXIT and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have joined forces to promote human security for ASEAN citizens in the battle against trafficking in persons in Southeast Asia.

Na Wa Festival in Europe

Dec 09 2011

Na Wa Festival made its debut in Europe last week. There were multiple film screenings and discussions on the issue of human trafficking.

MTV EXIT Cambodia

Dec 02 2011

MTV EXIT will produce a free live concert in Phnom Penh that brings together international and local artists to raise awareness and help prevent human trafficking and exploitation.

Film Screening

Nov 29 2011

A screening of the film, Sestre, was organized last week by the United Nations Information Service Vienna; to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25).

MTV EXIT in Latin America

Nov 25 2011

UNICEF launched a joint campaign with MTV Latin America, the television network Tr3s and rock band Calle 13 to raise awareness about human trafficking and exploitation of youth in Hispanic communities.

Let's Stand Tall

Nov 22 2011

Divas Dynasty is an organization based in Lagos that promotes the success and development of women. It recently held a seminar, Let's Stand Tall, to empower and educate young girls.

Slavery Footprint

Nov 21 2011

Made in a Free World, a non-profit organization based in Oakland, California has developed a website for people to see their own impact on the horrific problem of modern-day slavery.

NWCAT Trafficking Conference

Nov 18 2011

NWCAT is a coalition of many agencies, political leaders, community organizations, individuals, media and business supporters throughout the Northwest region of the United States.

Na Wa Festival

Nov 17 2011

Originally launched in June in Nigeria, the Na Wa Festival is a human trafficking awareness festival that has now made its way to Europe.

Online Conference: Best Practices to Combat Child Trafficking

Nov 14 2011

Harvard University and UN.GIFT have teamed up to present a webinar on child trafficking, "Best Practices to Combat Child Trafficking."

OSCE launches campaign to prevent human trafficking in Ukraine

Nov 13 2011

The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (PCU) launched an anti-trafficking awareness raising campaign ahead of the European Football Championship 2012 that Ukraine and Poland will host next summer.

UN.GIFT welcomes visionary human rights advocate Rani Hong

Nov 08 2011

UN.GIFT is pleased to announce that Rani Hong, human rights advocate and Executive Director of the Tronie Foundation, has joined the initiative as UN.GIFT's special advisor.

Be Careful What You Pay For Campaign

Nov 04 2011

Dr. Andreas Schloenhardt, a professor from the University of Queensland is spearheading the "Be Careful What You Pay For" campaign in an effort to raise awareness on trafficking.

ILO Webinar: Eradicating Forced Labour from Global Supply Chains

Oct 31 2011

Last week ILO held its first webinar on "Eradicating Forced Labour from Global Supply Chains." Over 70 persons, including CSR Specialists, managers, researchers and investors participated in the webinar.

Youth Journalism Camp in Bangladesh

Oct 27 2011

Relief International has been organizing the "Youth Journalism Camp" to enlighten students and educators of schools, colleges and madrassas in Jamalpur about the hazards of trafficking.

2012 Business Leader's Award: Call for Nominations

Oct 25 2011

Is your business taking a zero tolerance stance on human trafficking? Have you or your business supported an anti-trafficking initiative? Has your business developed corporate policies against forced labour and other forms of trafficking and exploitation? If so, we would like to hear from you.

MTV EXIT Philippines

Oct 25 2011

MTV EXIT, in partnership with the Philippines Government, USAID, and AusAID announced the return of the MTV EXIT campaign to the Philippines with a free live concert.

Stop Modern Slavery Walk: DC

Oct 24 2011

Eradicating modern-day slavery is an enormous undertaking that begins with small steps. On Saturday, October 22, 2011, nearly 2,000 foot soldiers for the second annual Stop Modern Slavery walk.

DC Stop Modern Day Slavery Walk

Oct 21 2011

On Saturday, thousands will gather in the United States Capitol to take a stand against human trafficking. The anti-human trafficking group DC Stop Modern Slavery is gearing up for its third annual walk in Washington, D.C.

Beulah London Fashion Show

Oct 19 2011

On Tuesday, October 18 Beulah London fashion label launched it's A/W'11 Collection, "Clothed in Love," and the Beulah Blue Heart Campaign.

IOM Buy Responsibly

Oct 13 2011

OM has launched its 'Buy Responsibly' campaign in London and is urging consumers in particular to play a greater role in ending human trafficking in the UK and across the world.

Online Course to Combat Human Trafficking

Oct 06 2011

The EU, IOM, and UNODC presented in Bogota, Colombia a new human trafficking online learning tool targeting judges, prosecutors and police investigators.

Seminar on curbing money laundering to combat human trafficking

Oct 04 2011

An expert seminar organized by the OSCE and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on leveraging efforts to fight human trafficking through clamping down on money laundering started in Vienna on Monday.

10 Campaign: taking action for trafficking-free chocolate

Oct 03 2011

10 Campaign is a coalition of civil society organizations collaborating to improve the working conditions in cocoa fields, eliminate the exploitation of children, and end forced labour in the fields.

Labour and human rights abuses in New Zealand

Sep 30 2011

The report documents substandard conditions, verbal, physical, and sexual abuse, intimidation and threats, and an absence of institutional responsibility suffered by fishing crews.

Man to Man Campaign

Sep 29 2011

The "Man-to-Man" public awareness campaign spearheaded by Beyond Borders ECPAT Canada addresses the demand side of child sexual exploitation.

World must do better to tackle human trafficking

Sep 27 2011

The President of the General Assembly today called for redoubled efforts to tackle human trafficking.

OSCE and Council of Europe discussed joint efforts to fight human trafficking

Sep 23 2011

The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Lithuanian Foreign Minister, and OSCE Secretary General met the Council of Europe's Chairperson of the Committee of Ministers, Ukraine's Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Council of Europe Secretary General.

The real risk of human trafficking

Sep 08 2011

( Bankrate.ca) - By Aaron Broverman In his book "Tokyo Vice: An American Reporter on the Police Beat in Japan," journalist Jake Adelstein chronicles his experiences on the vice beat with Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper. At one point, he describes a human sex trafficking operation run by men named Viktor and Slick.

OSCE highlights role of international justice

Sep 06 2011

(OSCE) - The OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, spoke at the European Forum Alpbach's Political Symposium 2011 entitled Justice - Responsibility for the Future.

The tangled corrupt web of human trafficking

Aug 25 2011

(Space for Transparency) - Transparency International's latest working paper tackles human trafficking. Maryse Tremblay, Consultant and Researcher ( ENAP , Canada), introduces the issue.

OSCE Centre holds seminars in Kazakhstan to prevent trafficking

Aug 22 2011

(OSCE, TALDYKORGAN) - The OSCE Centre in Astana launched a series of regional training seminars today to help specialized staff in orphanages and vocational schools prevent human trafficking.

NO ROOM FOR TRAFFICKING

Aug 19 2011

Hotels, hostels and motels are being used as places where trafficked people are exploited. Whether it is a young girl being moved around, bought, sold and abused in different hotel rooms or the staff supplied by an exploitative agency, the hospitality industry needs to know what trafficking is, what the indicators are and what to do if they spot them.

Join the tuk tuk race via the UN.GIFT.HUB

Aug 15 2011

On your marks, get ready, go! Three Austrian friends will be travelling to Sri Lanka to compete in a tuk tuk race. The objective of their journey is not only to become the fastest motorised riksha drivers across Sri Lankan beaches and jungles, but to raise funds for trafficking victims.

Sisters screening at UNODC in Vienna

Aug 11 2011

(UN.GIFT) -The Serbian film “Sisters” was shown at the UNODC offices in Vienna in a screening organized by UN.GIFT. The movie depicts the tragic story of two sisters who fell into the hands of traffickers and enslaved into the sex trade.

BWI and MTUC Assist 11 Trafficked Migrant Workers

Aug 09 2011

[International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)] -The Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) recently brought a disturbing case of trafficking and exploitation of 11 Indian workers in Malaysia to the BWI Asia Pacific Regional Office's attention.

Authors donate part of book profits to UN.GIFT

Aug 04 2011

(World Footprints Media)- Tonya and Ian Fitzpatrick have been selected from a nationwide search to be featured in Success Simplified; a highly successful book series from Tennessee based Insight Publishing. The couple will be donating part of their profits from this book to UN.GIFT.

Stories of Courage: Selling Lies

Jul 27 2011

As part of the Stories of Courage series, here is the story of a young boy, Kwame. Like many stories of trafficking and slavery, Kwame's begins with a dream. His parents were told he would join a successful sales business. And like each of these stories, the promises quickly turned to lies.

Secretary Hillary Clinton Honors UN.GIFT SGF recipient

Jul 25 2011

One of the UN.GIFT Small Grant Facility recipient organizations was recently awarded with "the 2011 Hero Acting to End Modern-Day Slavery Award" during the release of the 2011 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, at the State Department in Washington.

Digicel partners with UN.GIFT

Jul 22 2011

Digicel today announced its partnership with the United Nations’ Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking (UN.GIFT). The partnership will see the company piloting a project promoting awareness raising on human trafficking and providing direct victim support by establishing service hotlines. The pilot project – which will begin in Haiti and Papua New Guinea.

UNODC releases "Journey of Hope"

Jul 21 2011

UNODC is pleased to present their most recent publication on anti-human trafficking and victim support initiatives in India: 'Journey of Hope'. This publication is an attempt to bring together and visualize stories of hope, endurance and voices from the field.

Astra NGO Report Released

Jul 20 2011

The report by ASTRA--Anti-Trafficking Action NGO covers Human Trafficking in Serbia for the period 2000-2010. The report was created by a group of authors and associates who have been involved in the monitoring and analysis of different aspects of this complex social problem.

Lanka Challenge 2011 for trafficking victims

Jul 19 2011

Three Austrian friends would do almost anything to help victims of human trafficking. This summer they are racing a tuk tuk (or auto riksha) across Sri Lanka to raise funds that will benefit local organizations working to end human trafficking. The "Sound of Tuk Tuk" team will dedicate this adventurous challenge to trafficking victims.

Fashion for Freedom: A Great Success

Jul 15 2011

With fashion experts such as Christina Albott, celebrities such as Sam Clafin and NGOs like Fairtrade in attendance, Fashioned for Freedom - a fashion show and concert organised to raise funds for victims of human trafficking, took place on 7th July, 2011 in St. Mary's Bryanston Square.

Free the Captives' Houston Human Trafficking Conference

Jul 14 2011

Free the Captives (FTC) is proud to announce the Second Annual Interdisciplinary Houston Human Trafficking Conference on February 18, 2012 at Houston's First Baptist Church at 7401 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77024. Presenters are asked to submit their research...

2012 Business Leader's Award

Jul 13 2011

(EHTN)-In partnership with the UN Global Compact and UN.GIFT, End Human Trafficking Now has just launched the call for nominations for the Business Leader's Award to Fight Human Trafficking. This is the second award cycle. The Award is designed to acknowledge the vision, creativity and contribution of business leaders...

Stories of Courage, Part 3: An Interview with Maria Suarez

Jul 11 2011

Stories of Courage, Part3: Maria For almost 28 years Maria Suarez was held against her will. First by a slaveholder and then imprisoned for a crime she didn't commit. She was tricked into slavery when she was 15 years old. Her captor abused her mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Stories of Courage, Part 2: Carol from Zimbabwe

Jul 04 2011

Carol, a Zimbabwean girl aged 18, escaped from captivity of traffickers whilst in Tanzania. Carol was trafficked from Zimbabwe two years earlier when she was 16. Carol was orphaned and staying with her grandparents when this happened. One day on her way to school ...

U.S. State Department Releases 2011 TIP Report

Jun 29 2011

The United States Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons released its 2011 annual report on June 27, 2011. The report includes stories of individual victims, profiles of countries, estimates of victims, and evaluations of the efforts of governments to combat human trafficking.

Stories of Courage, Part 1: Ana from Moldova

Jun 28 2011

This is the story of Ana, a survivor of human trafficking, whose story of courage to overcome the most challenging obstacles serves as motivation to all who work in the field of combating human trafficking. Her story provides inspiration and also guidance to those helping in the fight to end human trafficking.

Stories of Courage

Jun 24 2011

Over the next few days UN.GIFT will publish a series titled: "Stories of Courage" which highlights success stories of victims who escaped the grasp of their traffickers. These anecdotes are a source of inspiration, giving courage to individuals to look for ways to help victims of trafficking, showing hope for change.

OSCE launches guide for police

Jun 22 2011

On the sidelines of the 11th High-level Alliance against Trafficking in Persons conference the OSCE Strategic Police Matters Unit launched a new guide for police named "Trafficking in human beings: identification of potential and presumed victims. A community policing approach."

Verite releases new toolkit

Jun 22 2011

Verite just released their new Fair Hiring Toolkit which offers tools, guidance, and approaches to support the responsible recruitment and hiring of migrant workers in global supply chains. This tool will help producers, suppliers, governments, investors, anti-slavery or labor-rights organizations, social auditors, etc. to protect migrant workers.

First Day of the OSCE Conference

Jun 20 2011

The two-day 11th High-level Alliance against Trafficking in Persons conference opened yesterday. This event brings together more than 300 senior government officials, national anti-trafficking co-ordinators and rapporteurs, representatives from international and non-governmental organizations, law enforcement, etc.

The NaWa Film Festival on Facebook

Jun 17 2011

The Na Wa Festival, organized by UN.GIFT, IOM and EXIT, has launched a Facebook group to offer up to date information on the film festival. The group also serves as a platform for participants to discuss issues on human trafficking and other information related to the many anti-trafficking activities now taking place in Nigeria.

Upcoming OSCE conference

Jun 16 2011

Only 4 days remain until the OSCE's 11 th annual conference for the "Alliance Against Trafficking in Persons" will begin on June 20-21 in Vienna, Austria. The conference will include a variety of speakers and cover a wide range of topics. Also, this year for the first time, parts of the conference will be streamed live online.

Special Rapporteur Releases 2011 Report

Jun 15 2011

Ms. Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, in her role as the U.N. Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, released her latest report which covers the period from 1 March 2010 to 1 March 2011. This report includes an overview of the activities undertaken by the Special Rapporteur.

OSCE cooperates with the CBSS to combat human trafficking

Jun 15 2011

Through co-operation on civil security and combating human trafficking the OSCE and the Council of the Baltic Sea States strive to enhance the stability within Europe. Jan Lundin, Director General of the CBSS, stressed the effectiveness of joint initiatives with the OSCE.

Trailer available for the upcoming Na Wa Film Festival

Jun 09 2011

WATCH THE TRAILER: The Na Wa Film Festival,organized by UN.GIFT, IOM and the NGO EXIT, will bring to cinemas, cultural centres and churches in Nigeria a series of films and activities to raise awareness about human trafficking. Over the course of ten days, movie screenings, book readings, panel discussions and receptions will take place in the Nigerian cities of Abuja, Edo & Lagos.

CNN Series on Human Trafficking

Jun 07 2011

For the entire year of 2011, CNN has committed to a campaign to fight human trafficking through a series of news features covering the many aspects of human trafficking and modern day slavery. The so-called "Freedom Project"also challenges listeners to participate in individual activism to raise awareness of the problem.

NaWa: Human trafficking to hit cinemas in Nigeria

May 16 2011

The perils of human trafficking will take the big screen in Nigeria. In June, the NaWa Film Festival will bring to Nigerian audiences stories about the many dramas of those who fall victim of traffickers.

A Sport Against Trafficking Event to Raise Awareness

Apr 28 2011

Sky Sports News colleagues of Julia Immonen celebrated the work of Sport Against Trafficking by coming together to raise money for anti trafficking projects. Sport Against Trafficking ambassador and Sky Sports News presenter Charlotte Jackson co-hosted the evening.

Raising Awareness on Compensation for Trafficked Persons

Apr 27 2011

In order to support civil society organizations (CSOs) in their activities to fight human trafficking, UN.GIFT established a Small Grants Facility. La Strada International, one of the awardees, developed the COMP.ACT project.

Reducing Vulnerability to Human Trafficking in Bangladesh

Apr 20 2011

Bangladesh - Relief International and a local NGO partner, Dhaka Ashania Mission, propose to address the problem of internal trafficking for the purpose of forced labour, through a prevention and rehabilitation project in the northern district of Jamalpur.

Prevention and Awareness Campaign on Human Trafficking in Colombia

Apr 19 2011

Thousands of Colombian men, women and children have to migrate each year in search for better opportunities outside their communities of origin. Migration within the country or outside its borders makes them often vulnerable to human trafficking.

Anti-Trafficking Review: call for papers

Apr 18 2011

The Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women (GAATW) is calling for submissions for the Anti-Trafficking Review, a unique new journal examining the field of human trafficking. Academics, practitioners and advocates, working for and with trafficked persons are invited to submit their article proposals by 9 May 2011.

Steve Chalke’s run to end human trafficking

Apr 15 2011

Steve Chalke is running in this Sunday's Virgin London Marathon with the single aim of breaking the Guinness World Record for the most money ever raised in a marathon event. Chalke is the founder of Stop the Traffik and UN.GIFT's Special Adviser for Community Action Against Human Trafficking.

NGO's role in promoting social inclusion of trafficked persons

Apr 12 2011

NGOs play a pivotal role in providing quality standard services for victims and promoting their access to effective remedies. Therefore the OSCE Special Representative called for full recognition of the role of NGOs as major actors of anti-trafficking action.

NO ROOM FOR TRAFFICKING across London in 2012

Apr 11 2011

(STT).- This time next year, every bed will be taken and every hotel kitchen will be frantic: just the sort of cover for the trafficker to ply their trade. Trafficked people can find themselves forced to work in kitchens hidden from sight, cleaning rooms for no pay or tragically sold in a bedroom.

JOIN THE GLOBAL FIGHT AGAINST TRAFFICKING

Apr 06 2011

Wondering about how you can you help to end modern-day slavery? Click on the UN.GIFT button to donate. Your donations will be used to support a variety of activities including prevention programmes and victims support.

Bangladesh youth learns about human trafficking at Youth Journalism Camp

Mar 25 2011

In Mymensigh, Bangladesh young journalists are taking actions to end human trafficking. The Youth Journalism Camp, organized by Relief International, teaches students of secondary schools the necessary journalistic skills to spread the message about human trafficking.

AHRC is getting to the bottom of human trafficking in Mindanao

Mar 11 2011

In order to support civil society organizations (CSOs) in their activities to fight human trafficking, UN.GIFT established a Small Grants Facility. The Ateneo Human Rights Center, one of the awardees, is conducting research on human rights trafficking in Muslim Mindanao.

Different & Equal fights against human trafficking in Albania

Mar 08 2011

In order to support civil society organizations (CSOs) in their activities to fight human trafficking, UN.GIFT established a Small Grants Facility. Different and Equal, one of the awardees, offers full-range support to victims of human trafficking.

Media is required to take an active role in raising awareness of modern-day slavery

Mar 01 2011

OSCE Special Representative Maria Grazia Giammarinaro affirmed the important role of media professionals in strengthening anti-trafficking action.

The HUB launches e-forum with the Special Rapporteur

Feb 23 2011

UN.GIFT in coordination with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) supported an online discussion launched at the initiative of the Office of the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children, Ms. Joy Ngozi Ezeilo.

Artists and social workers join talents and inspiration to fight human trafficking

Feb 07 2011

Art Project 1001001 is the name of an initiative that unites 100 artists from 100 different countries to develop one unique, innovative common masterpiece of art representing the global fight against human trafficking.

Not My Life premieres in New York

Jan 20 2011

Human trafficking is a multi-billion industry that is worth an estimated US$32 billion each year. Human trafficking is also an atrocious crime with many faces: sexually exploited girls growing up in brothels or fishing boys trapped in forced labour. Not My Life is a film that goes around the five continents to unveil the many faces of trafficking.

Finance Against Trafficking: the economic fight to end human trafficking

Jan 17 2011

The Civil Society Organization STOP THE TRAFFIK launched in London a new initiative to address the economic fight against human trafficking. Finance Against Trafficking aims to bring together different stakeholders against human trafficking to develop practical tools.

Row For Freedom: fighting human trafficking

Dec 22 2010

Julia Immonen is a champion on a mission. In January 2012 Julia will be the first Finnish person to row the Atlantic in what is known as 'the world's toughest rowing race', rowing 2600 miles from the Canaries to Barbados. Her aim is to raise much media awareness and funds for anti trafficking charities.

Mira Sorvino recognized for anti-human trafficking work

Dec 17 2010

Recognizing her real-life role in the fight against human trafficking, the Academy Award winning actress and UN Goodwill Ambassador, Mira Sorvino, was awarded the Global Advocate of the Year Award by the UN press corps at an event in New York on Wednesday night.

Luxor Recommendations highlight the leading role of businesses

Dec 14 2010

Ten years after the Palermo Protocol, the Recommendations from the Luxor Conference address the imperative need for the greater involvement of businesses and the media in anti-trafficking initiatives.

Three Business Leaders Awarded for their Fight against Trafficking

Dec 13 2010

During the closing ceremony of the Luxor International Forum, the Jury, chaired by the First Lady of Egypt announced its unanimous decision on the three winners of the Business Leader's Award to Fight Human Trafficking.

UN.GIFT.Radio -The Immigrant Council of Ireland

Dec 10 2010

Nusha Yonkova, anti-trafficking coordinator of the Immigrant Council of Ireland - recently rewarded by UN.GIFT - explains the different forms and issues of Human Trafficking in Ireland and globally.

Stories on Human Trafficking shared on Internet radio

Dec 02 2010

TRAFFICKED is an internet based radio show on Here Women Talk Radio produced and broadcast by the Zeus Radio Network. It is about human trafficking around the world and in the United States. Each week guests speak about the barriers and successes to combating the fastest growing crime in the world.

Vice-president of Guatemala inaugurates UN.GIFT training

Dec 01 2010

UN.GIFT and UNODC launched a training seminar on human trafficking for national authorities in Guatemala. The vice-president of the Republic of Guatemala, Dr. Rafael Espada, attended the opening ceremony.

Luxor Forum: The Business Community against Human Trafficking

Nov 26 2010

The much-anticipated Luxor International Forum will gather business, arts and media leading personalities to take action against human trafficking. This landmark event is organized by End Human Trafficking Now! (EHTN!) in collaboration with UN.GIFT, and it will take place in Luxor, Egypt, on 10 - 12 December 2010.

Liberia: training on human trafficking for justice practitioners.

Nov 25 2010

The international NGO Lawyers Without Borders (LWOB) conducted its first specialized training programme on human trafficking for criminal justice practitioners in Liberia.

Book Fair on Human Trafficking in Doha · UNGIFT.org

Nov 23 2010

“Let’s read for a future without human trafficking” was the theme of the recent book fair held at the FANAR Qatar Islamic Center. The event included a seminar to raise awareness about human trafficking and encourage scientific research in the area.

UN.GIFT.Radio SoS-Sound of Silence. COMP.ACT

Nov 19 2010

Marieke Van Doorninck is interviewed today on behalf of the joint venture COMP.ACT . COMP.ACT is a three year European project by La Strada International and Anti-Slavery International and their partners to improve access to justice and guarantee compensation for trafficked people.

UN.GIFT launches its web-radio “SoS - Sound of Silence”

Nov 12 2010

UN.GIFT's new web-radio show, SoS - Sound of Silence, will engage with guests including civil society and think-tanks representatives, academics, UN staff and UN goodwill ambassadors to document work being done, experiences gained and ideas to move forward in the fight against human trafficking.

Buy Responsibly Update

Nov 11 2010

The Buy Responsibly campaign had a successful stop in Vienna on 14 - 19 October 2010, parking its inverted supersized shopping cart in front of the Museum Quarter, one of the ten largest cultural complexes in the world. More than 600 people were informed by volunteers about the campaign and urged to ask the question: "What's behind the things we buy?" Almost 900 people visited the Buy Responsibly website from the 5 - 25 October 2010. 17 people called the newly launched Austrian National Hotline for human trafficking.

My Dangerous Loverboy

Nov 09 2010

Targeting an audience where tweets, blogs and posts are the communication medium, My Dangerous Loverboy campaign uses a multi-platform approach to raise awareness about the internal trafficking of teenage girls into the sex trade. The campaign intends to "create content that will engage and challenge teenagers wherever they are consuming media." My Dangerous Loverboy blossomed out of the creation of a short drama film sponsored by the United Kingdom Human Trafficking Centre. Input from young women and front line agencies dealing with human trafficking contributed to the story of the film.

UN launches trust fund for victims of trafficking in persons

Nov 05 2010

In a bid to help the victims of human trafficking, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today launched the United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons with Hollywood stars and humanitarian activists Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher.

Safe Trip – Sweden launched a helpline to assist victims of human trafficking

Nov 03 2010

Safe Trip is a collective information campaign linked to a national telephone helpline to reach, inform and assist female victims and potential victims of human trafficking in Sweden.

South African’s students discuss human trafficking

Nov 01 2010

In Pretoria, UNODC and UNIC visited a Secondary School to talk about the United Nations and also Human Trafficking. After the discussion many students declared they would spread around the dangers of trafficking to family and community.

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