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TraffickingKnowledge

@TraffickKnow

United to make the world a better place. Education about Human Trafficking and Forced Labour. It's happening globally.

 Toronto, Ontario
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Joined May 2016
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Human trafficking is a global problem. It needs a joint response, joint effort, a united voice and more investment from all stakeholders to tackle the problems. @UNODC_EA @HAARTKenya @Anti_Slavery @STOPTHETRAFFIK @TJKruger_UNODC @IOMTanzania @scitanzania @TCRF_Tanzania @EACRN
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Want to help end #HumanTrafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation? Consider doing a training for schools or youth groups to help raise awareness or provide prevention tips. #TraffickJustice
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Folks in #Cincinnati, on August 14, 6:30pm EDT, join us @FreedomCenter for a discussion on promoting #humantrafficking #survivor leadership and input in policy. @MarkCurnutte from @Enquirer will moderate. Event is free but RSVP! ow.ly/TKFk50vr41Y #EndTrafficking
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#ICYMI: ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents and deputies with @USMarshalsHQ announced last week that the accused leader of a sophisticated #humantrafficking and narcotics distribution operation in Detroit was arrested in Monroe, MI ice.gov/news/releases/nearly…
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INTERPOL Training@INTERPOL_CBT7 Aug 2019
One million EUR worth of #counterfeit pharmaceutical products seized and over 100 potential victims of #HumanTrafficking intercepted during a 7-day @INTERPOL_HQ -led border operation across #WestAfrica entitled #AdwenpaIV #endhumantrafficking #fakemeds @germanyDiplo
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Trump administration cuts legal funding for victims of #humantrafficking - The #Washington Post wapo.st/2MBUK5N
Trump administration cuts legal funding for victims of human trafficking

Trump administration cuts legal funding for victims of human trafficking

For more than a decade, the Justice Department provided funds for lawyers to expunge the criminal records of victims of human trafficking. But last year the department eliminated the funding, and...

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Youth Underground@youthUNDG11 Aug 2019
Sundays are devoted to #HumanTrafficking survivors. Throughout August, we’ll be posting #quotes from the stories they have shared with us since we started our #HearMeOut #SundaySeries. ⁣ Full stories via Instagram. #EndHumanTrafficking
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@A2111 Aug 2019
62% of survivors we've assisted in South Africa were trafficked by a false job or promise of a better opportunity. Modern-day slavery still exists. Join us in spreading the word about #HumanTrafficking: A21.org/CYSM-SouthAfrica #CanYouSeeMe
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FIVRE604@FIVRE6046 Apr 2019
Lamborghini-driving immigration consultant collected up to $5M a year over the past decade from 1000's of recruits. Some cash payments were sent to Dubai or India, which he then brought back to Canada in suitcases. #LabourTrafficking @KathyTGlobe 😶👍 theglobeandmail.com/canada/a…
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STOP THE TRAFFIK@STOPTHETRAFFIK30 Jul 2013
"#Sextrafficking almost always involves #labourtrafficking, focusing on sex trafficking does a disservice to victims" bit.ly/16fO14P
Human trafficking investigators play catchup as criminals go hi-tech

Human trafficking investigators play catchup as criminals go hi-tech

Police are having to learn new techniques to keep up with the criminals using smartphones for sex and labour trafficking

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Agency workers allowed exploitation of 41 Romanians in Liverpool #labourtrafficking #modernslavery bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-me…
Agency workers allowed exploitation of 41 Romanians in Liverpool

Agency workers allowed exploitation of 41 Romanians in Liverpool

Josh Beesley and Christopher Beech placed the "vulnerable" Romanian workers in jobs at a meat plant.

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Cork Life Centre@CorkLifeCentre28 Jul 2019
There are many exploitative reasons people are trafficked. On the 30th July join with @CorkAHT to end #HumanTrafficking #CorkSaysNo #ChildTrafficking
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STOP THE TRAFFIK@STOPTHETRAFFIK24 Jul 2019
Myth: Human trafficking only happens in illegal industries Reality: Human trafficking has been reported in numerous industries Learn more about the different types of exploitation: buff.ly/2EDrVBH #Humantrafficking #Modernslavery #Exploitation #Spotthesigns
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The Mekong Club@TheMekongClub24 Jul 2019
Flight attendants can save lives if they are trained to spot and report the signs of #humantrafficking. businessinsider.com/how-flig…
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UN Office on Drugs & Crime
@UNODC23 Jul 2019
82% of men👨and 50% of boys👦of detected victims of #HumanTrafficking are exploited for forced labour. To #EndHumanTrafficking💙comprehensive int’l & national measures are needed to protect & support victims, prosecute perpetrators and raise awareness. 👍Like to show your support
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@UNODC20 Jul 2019
#HumanTrafficking doesn’t know boundaries ➡️affects all people of all genders, race, culture, age in any country worldwide. It’s high time⏲️now for all countries to implement their commitment to #EndHumanTrafficking💙 Remind your government to act now!

#EndHumanTrafficking

Maximilian Nicolae National Agency Against Trafficking in Persons of Romania

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UN Office on Drugs & Crime
@UNODC20 Jul 2019
No country is immune from the scourge of #HumanTrafficking. Call on your government to implement measures to protect victims, convict traffickers & prevent trafficking. #EndHumanTrafficking💙for a life in dignity, free from violence and fear.
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ModernSlaveryExperts@SlaveryExperts24 Jul 2019
Flight attendants reveal how they spot victims of #HumanTrafficking. Airlines began training flight attendants how to #SpotTheSigns of #HumanTrafficking in 2016 in response to rising numbers of identified #Victims. @businessinsider businessinsider.com/how-flig…
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Exploitation of the most vulnerable is at the core of #HumanTrafficking To #EndHumanTrafficking it is on both the international community&civil society to reflect what gov. &each of us can do to decrease vulnerabilities to trafficking of women, children&youth @UNODC @UNODC_HTMSS
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CityNews Toronto
@CityNewsTO10 Jul 2019
Toronto police have arrested five people from Barrie and Toronto following a human trafficking investigation, including a mother and son. ow.ly/FJY050uXHyG
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