October, 2000
SOUTH ASIA – MAIN ISSUE
October 15, 2000 ·
by Sutthida Malikaew The trafficking of children for sexual purposes is an immense problem in South Asian countries. Bangladesh and Nepal are the dominant source countries for trafficking within the region. Estimates vary, but a safe estimation is that several thousand Bangladeshi girls are trafficked out of the country each year. Destination countries include India, […]
Read More...EASTERN EUROPE – MAIN ISSUE
October 10, 2000 ·
The trafficking of children for sexual purposes is reaching alarming dimensions in Eastern Europe. The most worrying fact is that the trafficking is carried out by well-organised and powerful international criminal networks. Furthermore, recent reports indicate that Eastern European women are being marketed and sold over the internet by criminal gangs which then smuggle them […]
Read More...ACTION AGAINST AMERICANS INVOLVED IN CHILD SEX EXPLOITATION
October 5, 2000 ·
The US Customs Service is in charge of federal efforts to crack down on child pornography on the internet and child sex tourism. Thanks in particular to Congresspersons Nick Lamston (TX) and Nancy Johnson (CT), the agency has a new state of the art office in suburban Washington DC. In the last year, the office has won 12 convictions of child sex tourists and has made about 300 arrests for possession of child pornography.
Read More...ECPAT-USA Continues Work with Airlines, US Military
October 4, 2000 ·
The airlines industry worked to defeat the Grassley amendment that would have against child sex tourism. Despite that setback, ECPAT-USA has made important progress in the tourism education program. A travel industry education piece has been drafted andwill be sent to partners in the travel industry soon. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is now […]
Read More...FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
October 3, 2000 ·
This FAQ answers general questions regarding federal laws on child pornography and the Internet. Remember. federal laws can change and laws differ from state to state. If you have specific legal questions about child pornography and the internet, consuft with a lawyer.
Read More...NEW BILL TOUGHENS LAWS ON TRAFFICKERS
October 1, 2000 ·
The House and Senate approved a measure that toughens laws against the trafficking of women and children for prostitution and sweatshop labor and helps states and localities fight domestic violence. The passing of this bill is a step forward in the fight against trafficking and child prostitution. The bill establishes specific laws against trafficking The […]
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