Security & Stability
The Cost of Unnatural Selection? 160 Million Girls
Written by Jan Jaben-Eilon Tuesday, May 15 2012
Males are quickly beginning to outnumber females in the world. And while single women looking for mates might find that news encouraging, the fact is that the global gender imbalance may have frightening consequences for society – and women.
Moving the Needle on the Care of Human Trafficking Victims
Written by Stephanie Davis Tuesday, April 03 2012
A behind-the-scenes look at the passage of the Georgia State Legislature’s House Resolution 1151 — which establishes the care of all human trafficking victims as a priority.
Discrimination Against Women Dominates Israeli Headlines
Written by Jan Jaben-Eilon Wednesday, January 11 2012
In Israel, women are actively taking the lead in fields of law, education and politics, as two of the political parties are being led by women, and yet discrimination against women is currently dominating the headlines. To date the most flagrant act of intolerance was against an 8 year-old girl who was spit on by ultra-religious zealots because her modest dress did not meet their more rigorous code.
Human Trafficking Survivors Inspire
Written by Olivia Putnal Tuesday, November 15 2011
As a pro bono attorney for human trafficking survivors and a former researcher for Human Rights Watch, Martina Vandenberg has witnessed life at its worst. How does she do it? She says humor is a great antidote.
Global Corporation Finds its Heart
Written by Jan Jaben-Eilon Wednesday, October 26 2011
ManpowerGroup was the first to sign the Athens Ethical Principles, which declare a zero tolerance policy for working with any entity that benefits in any way from human trafficking. Seven years later, 14,000 companies have signed.
