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Underground Railroad Freedom Center battling tough times – USA Today

February 4, 2012 By FDFF.org Leave a Comment

human trafficking and its abolitionists. The exhibit, which looks at practices that ensnare up to 17 million people globally, has won the center new supporters, among them scholar James Stewart of Macalester College in St. Paul. “These exhibits …
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Canadian held in Gadhafi smuggling probe has been charged – The Vancouver Sun

February 4, 2012 By FDFF.org Leave a Comment

Mexican officials confirmed Wednesday Cynthia Vanier and four others were officially charged with human trafficking and participation in organized crime. Early Wednesday, a letter was released wherein Vanier details the abuses and “torture” she says she’s …
Read the entire story here:Canadian held in Gadhafi smuggling probe has been charged – The Vancouver Sun

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Should Israel Make Paying for Sex a Criminal Offense? – Huffington Post

February 4, 2012 By FDFF.org Leave a Comment

of dollars annually — what is clear is that more public attention needs to be paid to an issue that involves multiple rapes and modern day slavery. Considering how widespread the phenomenon is and how quickly it is growing thanks to the Internet …
Read the entire story here:Should Israel Make Paying for Sex a Criminal Offense? – Huffington Post

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Seoul asks for help to stem sex slavery – Sydney Morning Herald

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THE South Korean government is working with Australian police to crack down on organised-crime gangs bringing women here as sex slaves. The Koreans have met top foreign affairs and immigration officials, along with the Australian Federal Police, to discuss …
Read the entire story here:Seoul asks for help to stem sex slavery – Sydney Morning Herald

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Underground Railroad Freedom Center battling tough times – USA Today

February 3, 2012 By FDFF.org Leave a Comment

human trafficking and its abolitionists. The exhibit, which looks at practices that ensnare up to 17 million people globally, has won the center new supporters, among them scholar James Stewart of Macalester College in St. Paul. “These exhibits …
Read the entire story here:Underground Railroad Freedom Center battling tough times – USA Today

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Mexico says Mount Forest woman’s group tried twice to rescue one of Gadhafi’s sons – Record

February 3, 2012 By FDFF.org Leave a Comment

“Ms. Vanier faces very serious allegations in Mexico including the falsification of documents, human trafficking and participating in organized crime,” said John Babcock, a spokesman for Diane Ablonczy, minister of state for foreign affairs.
Read the entire story here:Mexico says Mount Forest woman’s group tried twice to rescue one of Gadhafi’s sons – Record

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Canadian held in Gadhafi smuggling probe has been charged – Calgary Herald

February 2, 2012 By FDFF.org Leave a Comment

Mexican officials confirmed Wednesday Cynthia Vanier and four others were officially charged with human trafficking and participation in organized crime. Early Wednesday, a letter was released wherein Vanier details the abuses and “torture” she says she’s …
Read the entire story here:Canadian held in Gadhafi smuggling probe has been charged – Calgary Herald

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Obama: Religious Faith Helps Guide His Decisions – Voice of America

February 2, 2012 By FDFF.org Leave a Comment

He mentioned his opposition to cuts in U.S. foreign aid, and his campaigns against atrocities in Uganda and human trafficking throughout the world.      “It is not just about strengthening alliances, or promoting democratic values, or projecting …
Read the entire story here:Obama: Religious Faith Helps Guide His Decisions – Voice of America

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Canadian jailed in Gadhafi plot charged in case – Toronto Star

February 1, 2012 By FDFF.org Leave a Comment

The charges include attempted human trafficking, falsifying documents and organized crime. The arrests, announced during a news conference in Mexico, stem from an investigation officials said began in 2009 over the theft of 4,586 blank Mexican passports.
Read the entire story here:Canadian jailed in Gadhafi plot charged in case – Toronto Star

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Black History Month events in Sacramento – Sacramento Bee

February 1, 2012 By FDFF.org Leave a Comment

Black History Month is upon us and there will be scores of programs and activities taking place this month in celebration throughout the Sacramento area. Rosa Parks Day events will be held the first week of February, while Sacramento Public Library will be …
Read the entire story here:Black History Month events in Sacramento – Sacramento Bee

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