Saturday, 22 February 2014

We've moved!

We've moved! Check out the new HTI website and blog.

We will be leaving our Blogspot page up for a while, but please follow us at our new address to stay updated on our research project and human trafficking news.

Monday, 10 February 2014

Child Soldiers and the CAR

Image source: Wikimedia Commons
                                                                       
On February 7th, the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda said that she had opened an investigation into possible war crimes occurring during the ongoing instability in the Central African Republic (CAR). According to the United Nations, more than 6,000 children may now be fighting in the ongoing conflict in the CAR. On January 16th, 23 children, including six girls, were released from the ex-Seleka/national forces, and more are expected to be released soon.

Monday, 20 January 2014

Do Sporting Events Attract Human Trafficking?

Source: Forbes
Preparations are currently under way in New Jersey to curb an anticipated spike in sex trafficking surrounding February 2nd's Super Bowl.