By Eason Yang The Promise of a Better Life The promise was simple: a high-paying data entry job overseas, an opportunity to escape unemployment and create a better future. For Imtiyaz Babu, a resident of the Delhi-Bhawana community, it seemed like a once-in-a-lifetime chance. However, it turned into a nightmare. Babu’s cyber trafficking route was intricate—first from Kolkata to Bangkok, […]
Human trafficking is one of the most misunderstood crimes in the world today. Many people would typically picture kidnappings, strangers, or victims who are easy to identify. In reality, trafficking is often far more concealed and dangerous. These false facts matter because they make it harder for people to recognize victims and respond properly. Common myths about human trafficking hide […]
By Eason Yang Law enforcement is deploying a multi-pronged strategy against the illegal massage industry. With large events like Super Bowl LX in the San Francisco Bay Area, the San Jose Police Department quietly took strict action in accordance with its original security plan. This week, detectives executed search warrants at three massage parlours across the city that are suspected […]
By: Eason Yang The Evidence Hotels ignored According to a federal lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Baltimore, a woman was involved in hotel trafficking at multiple Maryland hotels between 2013 and 2016. The 66-page lawsuit alleges that she booked rooms with cash provided by her trafficker. She declined housekeeping services and made multiple daily requests for extra towels. […]
Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing crimes in the world, yet many people, especially students remain unaware of how common and near them it truly is. Traffickers often target young people through manipulation, false promises, and online platforms, making students a particularly vulnerable group. Without proper knowledge, many victims do not recognize the warning signs until it is […]
Human trafficking is a growing issue in Canada, it is considered a form of modern day slavery that exploits others for sexual purposes or forced labour (Public Safety Canada). Victims are usually tricked with promises of a better life, only to end up in an unknown environment, as well as trapped in dangerous situations. “Consistent with previous findings, from 2014 […]
Although experts warn that trafficking statistics only reflect a small fraction of actual cases, human trafficking is still considered a serious global human rights crisis. Due to a variety of systemic and social and psychological obstacles, many survivors never get in touch with law enforcement or support services. Understanding why trafficking is underreported is essential to developing useful prevention strategies […]
By Eason Yang A Father’s Search, a Daughter’s Silence Foday Musa’s daughter is back home, but she is not really back home. This 18-year-old, who was rescued from a human trafficking network in Sierra Leone, has made it back to Guinea but cannot return to her village or even her father. Her silence, advocates say, is not only the scam’s […]
Empowering students to think critically, speak up, and take action against human trafficking. DAWN Against Trafficking is proud to launch the Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness Scholarship Essay Competition, an initiative designed to amplify youth voices and encourage thoughtful solutions to one of the world’s most urgent human rights challenges. This scholarship invites students to explore the realities of human trafficking, challenge […]
Barbara Amaya is a figure of resilience, advocacy, and hope. Her journey from a victim of human trafficking to a leading advocate for survivors is not just a tale of personal triumph but also a beacon of light for countless individuals who have suffered in silence. Her tireless efforts raises awareness about human trafficking, and her contributions empowers survivors. Born […]