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Ghana's police are teaming up with Nigerian transport operators to stop human trafficking before victims cross borders. The partnership trains drivers and station workers to spot warning signs and report suspicious activity.
A human trafficking survivor in Sioux Falls is sharing her story through a powerful dance performance to spread hope and help others come forward. The free community event brings survivor voices to center stage through movement and art.
After being smuggled from Bangladesh to Pakistan at age 18, Razia Bibi is fighting to reunite with her ailing mother before it's too late. Despite valid travel documents, she was stopped at the airport—but a lawyer and community support are now helping her fight back.
Nigerian police dismantled a sophisticated "japa" scam that preyed on young people desperate to work abroad, rescuing over 100 victims who'd been tricked into selling everything they owned. The officers even rejected a $50,000 bribe to stop their investigation.
Thirteen Nigerians, including two babies, are safely home after being rescued from a human trafficking network in Ghana. The successful rescue shows how government agencies are working together to protect citizens abroad.
A Portsmouth outreach team helped a trafficking survivor escape abuse, overcome addiction, and rebuild her life. After two years of support, she now has regular visits with her son and is working toward full custody.
Nigerian authorities brought home 23 young people who were lured to Southeast Asia with fake job offers, then forced to scam people online under threat of torture. The successful rescue operation shows how governments are fighting back against a disturbing new form of human trafficking.
Nigerian authorities just brought home 23 young people who were tricked with fake job offers and forced to run online scams in Southeast Asia. The rescue operation broke up a dangerous trafficking network that targeted skilled youth.
Cambodia shut down nearly 200 fraudulent call centers and arrested 173 senior crime figures in a major crackdown on international scam operations. The campaign marks the country's most aggressive action yet against criminal networks that have targeted people worldwide.
Cambodia has closed nearly 200 scam operations and arrested 173 crime bosses in its most aggressive crackdown yet on fraud centers that have trapped thousands of workers. The sweeping operation marks a turning point after years of international pressure to address the sophisticated criminal networks.
One concerned neighbor's call about a suspicious home in suburban California launched an investigation that rescued 17 victims and led to more than 600 arrests across the state. The weeklong operation proves that speaking up can trigger massive change.
A high school student made a faith-based film for $500 in his Ohio hometown. Seven years later, his anti-trafficking movie "Still Hope" hits 900 theaters nationwide.
Japanese police are taking their fight against child trafficking global, partnering directly with Thai authorities after rescuing a 12-year-old girl who was exploited in Tokyo. This international collaboration marks a major shift in protecting vulnerable children across borders.
Nigeria's anti-trafficking agency freed 17 young women forced into exploitation and arrested multiple suspects in a major rescue operation. The victims are now receiving medical care and counseling as authorities hunt for additional suspects.
After years trapped in forced labor, Anne escaped to Louisiana and now has a stable home, a job she loves, and is using her voice to help others recognize trafficking's hidden signs during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Police in Ondo State, Nigeria dismantled two major human trafficking operations, freeing 14 people who were promised jobs abroad but trapped instead. The coordinated rescue effort shows international cooperation working to stop modern slavery at its roots.
Authorities in Nigeria intercepted a suspected human trafficker with 10 children before they could be transported to an unknown destination. Quick action by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons saved these young lives from exploitation.
A day-old baby boy is safe today after Nigerian Army troops stopped a trafficking ring attempting to sell the infant in Calabar. Seven suspects were arrested during an intelligence operation that showcased how law enforcement cooperation protects the most vulnerable.
A group of church volunteers who walked into exotic dance clubs with compassion instead of judgment created a lifeline that's been rescuing trafficking survivors for two decades. Oasis House of Dayton now provides safe housing, education, and a path to independence for women who were exploited and trapped.
A joint police operation in Ahmedabad rescued a newborn baby from traffickers and arrested three people involved in an interstate child trafficking network. The swift action by authorities stopped the infant from being sold and exposed a broader criminal operation.
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