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Greg Russinger's Blog – February 2009 Archive (7)

UNODC Report on Human Trafficking Exposes Modern Form of Slavery

Read and download here... A must read...

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Added by Greg Russinger on February 20, 2009 at 1:39pm — No Comments

Chinese sex mafia busted

The boss of Peach Blossom Palace is spotted In Ghana's most expensive casino, wearing Gucci shades, a golden brown Emperio Amani tuxedo and a custom-made Rolex wrist watch.

Scores of raunchy mini-skirted Chinese girls fill up his glass with exotic Frcnch champagne. He spins his cozy swivel chair in sensuous delirium as the ladies' dainty fingers caress his neck, back and shoulders to orthopedic effect. "Ha,ha ha" he lets out another loud peal of frenzied laughter.

There is… Continue

Added by Greg Russinger on February 17, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

UN says Human Trafficking appears to worsening. (A must read!)

In a new report, the United Nations says human trafficking for the sex trade or forced labor market appears to be getting worse, not better, because many countries aren't paying attention to it.

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) surveyed 155 countries for its report on modern-day slavery, but didn't say how many people it believes are victims of human trafficking. Estimates range from 800,000 new victims each year, according to the U.S. State Department, to 2.5… Continue

Added by Greg Russinger on February 13, 2009 at 9:37am — No Comments

Referring to Previous Post from Jo Coles

Please listen to the interview with the russian women who escaped the trafficking world. Her plea for her kids is an important listening moment. Here is the link

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Added by Greg Russinger on February 12, 2009 at 4:45pm — No Comments

Women the new pimps in human trafficking trade

WOMEN are emerging as the pimps of the global trade in humans with a third of countries reporting more female traffickers than male, a United Nations study shows.

The first international report into the scope of human trafficking, published yesterday, found a disproportionate number of female perpetrators, more than in any other crime, selling other women into slavery in countries including Australia.

With demand for cheap goods and services rising with the fall of the… Continue

Added by Greg Russinger on February 12, 2009 at 9:12am — No Comments

Pictures of Children and the Cocoa Farms. Consume wisely for Valentines Day, please!!!

Children working tirelessly, cut and scared, no school opportunities, unhealthy chemicals, and long long hours.. Welcome to the chocolate trade.. Consider who you consume this Valentines Day, because we are linked to this abuse..
(thanks bob for the link)
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picture link here... copy and paste

Added by Greg Russinger on February 11, 2009 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment