Global News Summary 22.3.2010
Anti-Trafficking Bill Passed in South Africa The current law to fight trafficking in South Africa is quite weak. In order to comply with the UN protocol a new bill has to be passed to prevent trafficking, protect the victims and prosecute the traffickers. Once the bill becomes law it will be the most comprehensive anti-trafficking … Read more
Global News Summary 1.3.2010
Daughters of Cambodia preventing violence against women Daughters of Cambodia is entering the 2010 Changemakers ‘Preventing Violence Against Women’ Competition. This is a search for new methods in promoting awareness around violence against women and for taking steps to prevent it. At the moment there is no public space dedicated to awareness and education about … Read more
Global News Summary 11.02.10
US missionaries charged with child abduction Haitian officials have charged 10 US missionaries with child abduction and criminal conspiracy. Most of the children have family members alive and are not officially orphans. Global concern around child trafficking in Haiti has led to heightened security measures and border control. The missionaries have been held in jail … Read more
