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Language Matters: Defining Human Trafficking and Slavery

“The way we think about problems is extremely sensitive to the language used to describe them.” - Deborah Stone, Policy Paradox Language is fundamentally how we as humans communicate meaning. We choose specific words to mean specific things. It is al

FAQ: Will Legalizing or Decriminalizing Prostitution Decrease Sex Trafficking?

Distinction between prostitution and sex trafficking Prostitution and sex trafficking are not synonymous. And although sex trafficking occurs in the same industry that allows prostitution to take place, the two different activities can’t be conflated

Terre des hommes

History Terre des hommes is a Swiss foundation with a mission to come to the aid of children in need around the world. It has two core areas of work: healthcare and child protection. In Europe, Terre des hommes has operational programs in four countr

100x Development Foundation

History Established in 2004, 100X has a proven record of bringing sustainable change to communities through education, health, nutrition, anti-hunger initiatives and social services. Today, 100X is active in nine countries—Malawi, Haiti, Honduras, In

Action and Development Initiatives to Protect Women and Children (AIDPROFEN)

History Action and Development Initiatives to Protect Women and Children (AIDPROFEN) is based in Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The AIDPROFEN association campaigns to promote Congolese women's rights in North Kivu, where foun

Action for Peace and Development (APD)

History Action for Peace and Development (APD) was set up by a group of university students and young professionals who wanted to create a new type of not-for-profit organization, with a special focus on facilitation of dialogue and diverse interacti

Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)

History Established in 1956 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, ADRA underwent two name changes before becoming the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in 1984. Originally called Seventh-day Adventist Welfare Service or SAWS, the agency b

Asamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos (APDH)

Mission Son sus propósitos promover la vigencia de los derechos humanos enunciados en la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos de las Naciones Unidas y en la Constitución Nacional. Es una entidad de bien público y sin fines de lucro.  

Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund

History Founded in 1974, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) is a national organization that protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans. By combining litigation, advocacy, education, and organizing, AALDEF work

Asociacion Civil de Derechos Humanos (AMUMRA)

Mission AMUMRA es una organización civil sin fines de lucro, apartidaria, que busca mejorar la calidad de vida de las mujeres migrantes, refugiadas y mujeres migrantes, refugiadas trabajadoras de casas particulares y sus familias, sin distinción de n