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Organized Crime’s Involvement in Sex Crimes and Human Trafficking
August 1, 2017

Organized Crime’s Involvement in Sex Crimes and Human Trafficking

Organized crime plays a significant role in human trafficking in countries worldwide. The criminal act not only involves trafficking an …

August 1, 2017

Congo’s Mining Slaves: Enslavement at South Kivu Mining Sites

This Free the Slaves field investigation was conducted to document the types, nature and scale of slavery at major mining …

The Congo Report
August 1, 2017

The Congo Report

This report details the different forms of human trafficking currently present in Congo linked to its minerals trade. It examines …

Protecting women and girls from human trafficking in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Toward justice for victims of gender-based violence
August 1, 2017

Protecting women and girls from human trafficking in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Toward justice for victims of gender-based violence

This report analyzes the current responses to gender-based violence in the conflict-ridden eastern DRC, and will show that incorporating efforts …

August 1, 2017

Abusing Vulnerability: Catastrophes Escalate Human Trafficking Levels

On May 18, 2015, Social Justice Socials posted the following article by Luis Gay that highlights the correlation between when …

Human Trafficking, the Japanese Commercial Sex Industry, and the Yakuza: Recommendations for the Japanese Government
August 1, 2017

Human Trafficking, the Japanese Commercial Sex Industry, and the Yakuza: Recommendations for the Japanese Government

In Japan, human trafficking, especially sexual exploitation, continues to be an issue. Japan has implemented some of the policies required …

Child Marriage in the Middle East and North Africa
August 1, 2017

Child Marriage in the Middle East and North Africa

EXCERPT FROM INTRODUCTION:  “This paper will embark on a novel study of child marriage practices in MENA – compiling regional …

August 1, 2017

Outreach to and Engagement with Victim Survivors of Human Trafficking Resource Guide

In 2015 as part of the HTR3 project, this resource guide was developed to provide Family and Youth Services Bureau …

Law Combating Trafficking in Persons: Welcome Step that Requires Careful Implementation
August 1, 2017

Law Combating Trafficking in Persons: Welcome Step that Requires Careful Implementation

EXCERPT FROM INTRODUCTION: “In May 2010, Egypt enacted Law 64 of year 2010 on Combating Trafficking in Persons. This law provides …

A Violent Playground: The recruitment of child soldiers in Congo
August 1, 2017

A Violent Playground: The recruitment of child soldiers in Congo

This thesis looks into the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo and tries to understand both how and …