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Human trafficking and prostitution are global problems that are both exacerbated and combated by technological developments. This blog post looks at how modern technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data and other digital innovations influence human trafficking and what measures can be taken to prevent their misuse. The influence of modern technologies on human trafficking […]

Imagine you are just 21 years old and already working as a teacher at a secondary school. You teach English and history – the two subjects you enjoyed the most as a child. The students like you, you enjoy your job and you feel like you’ve finally found your place in this world. But one

Helmut Kentler, a German social pedagogue and sex researcher, gained sad notoriety for his dangerous views on sex education. His assertion that paedophile men were suitable foster fathers because they would take more intensive care of the children led to decades of abuse of minors. Resocialisation with paedophile foster fathers For decades, minors from child

The price of political loyalty in North Korea is a high one. Those who refuse to submit to the regime rapidly end up in a work camp. But not even citizens who do conform to the law are protected from its repressive tactics. With a new report, the UN highlights a painful fact: that forced

The war in Ukraine is a real goldmine for mafia clans in Italy. They profit from illegal human and arms trafficking, adoptions and property deals, among other things. The Italian government believes that it can bring the problem under control. Alarming assessments from anti-mafia authorities The mafia has always made money from crises of all kinds, says

With a fortune estimated at 37 billion pounds, or 44 billion euros, the Hindujas are, according to the Sunday Times, the richest family in Britain. And with good reason: the family runs a multinational concern, the so-called “Hinduja Group”, which is active in more than sixty countries. The Group has interests in a range of

Since mid-July 2024, any lingering doubt has disappeared: the so-called “Nordic Model” is to remain. The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg has now reached a final decision, and the ban on purchasing sex in France remains in place.  In sequence… For around six years, the French pro-prostitution lobby tried to abolish the

Everyone wears them, everyone needs them: shoes. Whether boots, sandals, high heels, or sneakers—most of us can’t get far without them. They’re not just essential protection for our feet but also a reflection of style and personality for many. It’s no surprise that over 24 billion pairs of shoes are produced annually, most of them

From 26 July to 11 August 2024, the world will be watching spellbound as the Summer Olympic Games are held in Paris. But while the eyes of the public are trained on the sporting achievements and spectacular productions, another, more disturbing question was emerging: does such a major sporting event produce an increase in prostitution and human

Who doesn’t recognise it? The famous “checkerboard pattern,” the renowned buckle, or the distinctive combination of white, black, and red stripes. Some brands have made it — they are recognised from afar and can be easily identified. And this ‘effect’ is precisely what those who wear these brands count on. They have also made it;