London Abused Women's Centre
13 posts todayNew funding to fight human trafficking won't meet growing need, says women's agency head
New funding to fight human trafficking won't meet growing need, says women's agency head
“New funding from the federal government to fight human trafficking is “disappointing” and threatens the future of programs to support victims, the head of a London women’s agency says.” https://t.co/6nuW9O... #LdnOnt ...
“Social injustices include normalizing the choice to be misogynistic which feeds male violence and discrimination against women. Misogynistic attitudes also create resistance to naming and distinguishing femicides from homicides.” ...
RT @equalitynow: Today, on World Day to #EndHumanTraffickin... inspired by @JaneTribune, we've corrected some of the language too often used in the media when reporting on #SexTrafficking & #SexualViolence cases. Language matters. If it's rape, ...
We are hiring a full time advocate/counsellor to join our team! Deadline to apply is August 24th. Visit https://t.co/5Hoypf... for more info #LdnOnt https://t.co/yf0t1D...
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons | United Nations
Did you know that women make up 49% and girls 23% of all victims of trafficking? On World Day Against Human Trafficking in Persons, it is important to remember those affected. If you want to learn more, visit https://t.co/uqmXPu...
RT @coraliew: #WorldHumanTraffick... Please see @endwomanabuse https://t.co/lgr3bS... if you want to know the signs to watch for, or if you know someone who needs help. #WomenMatter #EndWomanAbuse https://t.co/lEPqFi...
Federal government pledges $19M to support anti-human trafficking programs
“Megan Walker, executive director of the London Abused Women’s Centre, said it couldn’t have come at a better time, when it comes to protecting young and impressionable girls, often prime targets for sex-traffickers.” https://t.co/xG47An... #LdnOnt ...
RT @lpsmediaoffice: PLS RT - LONDON, ON (July 29, 2020) – The London Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Teesha Payash of London. Read more here: https://t.co/ggDvbI... #ldnont #MISSINGPERSON #MISSING ...
RT @AWHL: Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Nearly ¾ of victims of human trafficking worldwide are females. Contact Canada’s confidential Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-833-900-1010. #HumanTrafficking #EndTrafficking ...
RT @meggiewalk: Today is World Human Trafficking Day. 2/3rds of all trafficking in #Canada originates in #Ontario. Evidence shows the inextricable link between prostitution and trafficking. Men who pay to rape/torture women are trafficking ...