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VAWA Bars Discrimination Based on Gender or Sexual Orientation
The Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act of 2013 (VAWA 2013) has bared discrimination against any form of gender identity or sexual orientation “as well as race, color, religion, national origin, sex or disability.” The statement was made public in a press release posted by the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) on the Department of…
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Immigrants Prone to Human Trafficking, Other Forms of Exploitation in Minnesota- Report
A report of the Advocates for Human Rights has revealed that immigrants are susceptible to human trafficking and other forms of exploitation such as physical and sexual assault in the state of Minnesota. The report, entitled Moving from Exclusion to Belonging: Immigrant Rights in Minnesota Today was released today at the State Capitol in St.…
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Kids Submit Flags From Nigeria
Two sisters, Sophie and Petra Ejembi submitted their flags to Imprisoned Show to stand against human trafficking. Skylar Wise and Sabrina Wieland hosted the Kids Against Trafficking segment on Imprisoned Show.
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Anoka County Sheriff Shocked About Officer’s Prostitution Solicitation Arrest
The Anoka County Sheriff, Sheriff James Stuart has expressed his shock over the Robbinsdale Police Chief, Steve Smith, who was arrested in the recent prostitution sting in Coon Rapids. He expressed his concern to Imprisoned Show in an email and added that many lives are being affected by this atrocious crime. “I was totally shocked…
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The Enitan Story Hosts Empower Circle with Judy Bond
The Enitan Story, a non-profit with a mission to advocate and empower human trafficking survivors hosts the first in its series of Empowerment Circle tomorrow. The one and half hour long event will take place at its office located at 1628 County Highway 10, Suite 210, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 at 6:00 p.m. According…
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My Administration is Cracking Down on Traffickers – President Obama
President of the United States, Barack Obama has reiterated his plan to crack down on traffickers leading by example in the year 2014. A press release issued by the White House on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 revealed that the administration is deploying new technology among others to fight the international crime. Obama said: “We are…
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Meet Salima Khakoo: Guest Speaker at Human Trafficking Awareness Event
Salima Khakoo is the Guest Speaker at the Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention event being hosted by The Enitan Story on Saturday, January 11, 2014. Provided by Khakoo, please read her bio below. Salima Oines Khakoo is the CEO and Managing Attorney of American Dream Law LLC, located in South Minneapolis. Raised in New York…
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Anoka County Successful at Prosecuting Traffickers
Anoka County has been making giant strides in helping victims of human trafficking and prosecuting trafficking in the County. Imprisoned Show received an email from the Sheriff, James Stuart stating that the county has continued to be successful in fighting this heinous crime in its community. “We have had (and continue to have) successful investigation…
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Learn How to Identify Victims of Human Trafficking
A brand new non-profit organization in the Twin Cities, The Enitan (pronounced as any-ton) Story is set to host a human trafficking awareness event to give the community tips on how to identify victims of human trafficking. A press release issued by the organization recently stated that the event will hold on Saturday, October 26,…
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Imprisoned Show Episode 15
Prof. Michele Goodwin of the University of Minnesota Law Department sheds light on the issue of body parts and organ trafficking across the world. Whether it’s North or South America, Africa, Europe, or Asia, human bodies are being trafficked in various forms that we can least imagine. Prof. Goodwin takes us on a journey to…