Airports in Miami and San Francisco have launched training and awareness initiatives to help fight human trafficking and are making it easier for victims to report that they are in danger. Keep Reading
When a 14-year-old girl ran away from her Virginia home after a family conflict in 2018, law enforcement feared she could be vulnerable. Keep Reading
A little known Department of Defense (DOD) office is working to ensure the fair treatment of workers by employees and contractors in countries all over the world. Keep Reading
The awards recognize those who devote their lives to protecting our people, our resources, our way of life. Keep Reading
The CIS Ombudsman’s webinar will be an information sharing and gathering session. Participants may electronically submit questions and comments during the webinar. Keep Reading
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This is a time dedicated to raising awareness, providing education, and taking action to combat this heinous crime. Keep Reading
The large-scale criminal network, implicated in a number of other criminal activities including murder, drug trafficking, arms trafficking, trafficking of human beings and extortion was active across Europe, South America and the United States. Keep Reading
As we approach the new year and these annual observances, take a moment to plan how you will take action against human trafficking in January and beyond. Keep Reading
An operation led by INTERPOL targeting international migrant smuggling and human trafficking networks has led to more than 200 arrests and the identification of some 3,500 irregular migrants in the Americas, Africa, Europe and Asia. Keep Reading
The U.S. Department of Transportation hosted a virtual seminar on December 8, a collaboration with Department leadership and industry stakeholders, to help combat human trafficking. Keep Reading
From changes to business processes at the EU’s external border crossing points to new technical solutions such as mobile devices and self-service kiosks in support of the enrolment of biometric data, the implementation of the EES brings a number of challenges for European border management authorities. Keep Reading
Armed groups are also trafficking children to work in gold mines, with the profits being used to fuel the arms trade and finance violence. Keep Reading
Worldwide, millions of people are exploited by human trafficking. U.S. agencies managed 182 international anti-trafficking projects totaling at least $316 million, during fiscal year 2018 and the first half of fiscal year 2019. Keep Reading
As much of the world has turned its attention to the COVID-19 pandemic, the illegal crime of human trafficking has been able to flourish. Keep Reading
The cooperation will improve the knowledge and skills of aviation workers to recognize human trafficking, its victims, actions to solve situations, and provide information dissemination activities both at the airport premises, on airBaltic aircraft and on social media. Keep Reading
The center will be staffed by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and DHS, as well as subject matter experts and support staff from 16 DHS components—all focused on the “4 Ps” of the center’s mission: prevention, protection, prosecution and partnerships. Keep Reading
Modern communication technologies – namely the internet, social media, and mobile applications – have significantly impacted how organized crime groups involved in international trafficking in human beings operate. Keep Reading
A major cross-border law enforcement operation has led to the dismantling of a large network of criminals smuggling migrants through the English Channel. Keep Reading
More than 390,000 individuals were checked at cross border locations and suspected illicit trafficking hotspots as part of an organized crime crackdown. The four-day operation saw 33 countries team up during the joint action days. Keep Reading
A man entered a guilty plea on August 28 as part of an ongoing investigation into the deaths of 39 trafficked Vietnamese nationals. The victims were discovered last October in a truck trailer in Grays, Essex, U.K. Keep Reading