There is minimum age for human trafficking – trafficking in babies is a booming business. Investigators recently uncovered a gang of criminals who traded in newborn babies. The babies reached Ukraine via Asia and were sold from there to wealthy European countries – Austria was sometimes a destination for the victims of these unscrupulous human […]
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From July to early September the eyes of the (media) world were on Japan. The Olympic Games, followed by the Paralympic Games, were both being held in Tokyo. Fortunately the media attention was not limited to medals and records but also covered protests and criticisms of these major events. HEADLINES FROM TOKYO In the run-up
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People in many professions are suffering due to restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Sex work is no exception – on the contrary. Unemployment and homelessness are the order of the day. Sadly, the financial aid promised by the state is anything but a light at the end of the tunnel. EMPTY PROMISES “Single-person companies
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Embedded in the centre of Latin America, Paraguay plays a major role as an origin and transit country for human trafficking. The country’s economy has grown significantly over the past years, sadly little of this prosperity has reached everyday people. Thousands of people still live in extreme poverty. For many there is still a crushing
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Sandra Norak is one of the few women who managed to escape prostitution. She not only managed to get away, but also managed to complete her high school diploma, study law and find her way into her current role as an activist. Today we are sharing the story of a woman which is filled with
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Flooding and heavy rain in Austria, heat and wildfires in southern Europe: Climate change has devastating costs for people all around the world. For some, especially women and girls. In extreme cases it can cost them their lives. In this article you will learn more about the following: Why women and girls in particular suffer
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As the industrial revolution began its move to global domination from the shores of Britain, it was hardly imaginable what fundamental changes were facing humanity. Technological advances such as refrigerated transport and increased productivity would expand trade to encompass all continents. This phenomenon called globalisation led to a roaring trade in goods, especially in the
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Sexual violence is an injury to the body and soul. The pandemic has worsened the poverty in many countries, lots of which are our favorite travel destinations. Now, where people can visit again, the children living there are especially vulnerable to becoming victims of sexual exploitation. As an Austrian, you can also contribute to child
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EVER-PRESENT VIOLENCE The blue spots are quickly covered with makeup before the next client stands in the door and point’s his finger at you. Like a beaten dog, you approach him, which however is an understatement, because you will be whipped and you will be beaten, sometimes more, sometimes less, sometimes not at all, but
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The 12th of June is the World Day against Child Labour. This annual event is to raise awareness that even in the 21st century 160 million girls and boys are still working in difficult conditions that do not respect their rights and health KIDS HAVE RIGHTS TOO! Children are independent individuals with special needs from
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