Woman who allegedly lured PNG nationals to Australia with fake scholarships charged with human trafficking: ABC News Australia
June 13, 2025
By Lottie Twyford and Ciara Jones
Author: Colleen Kelly
Colleen Kelly, author, keynote speaker, and retired Visiting Adjunct Professor - after 34 years as an official judge is now a whistleblower against cruelty in the horse industry and modern slavery. She has fought through tragedy in her life, fighting breast cancer, and losing her entire family, one by one to cancer. Her world lecture tour included the worlds
2025 Medal of Freedom Award Nominations
June 3, 2025
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2026 IASC World Conference: Speaker’s Applications Now Open
April 24, 2024
2026 Speaker’s Applications Now Open “Empowering Women to End Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking”. October 16-18, 2026 Gold Coast Australia. Speakers are invited to give presentations on how you, your group, charity, or department are empowering women to end slavery, human trafficking, forced migration, inveiglement and the bullying that leads to runaways tricked into being … More 2026 IASC World Conference: Speaker’s Applications Now Open
Volunteer Team Leaders Wanted: Membership Drive
April 16, 2024
Memberships are vital to the IASC. It is only with great numbers that we will have leverage to convince governments to change laws, companies to change practices, buyers to become aware of what they are buying, and the public to know how to spot trafficking victims, and how to help. We need members to help … More Volunteer Team Leaders Wanted: Membership Drive
539 arrests for human trafficking in California.
February 2, 2024
California’s “Operation Reclaim & Rebuild” this year showed a whopping 80% increase in arrests. “This weeklong operation demonstrates that if you engage in human trafficking activities and harm our children and destroy lives there will be absolute consequences. There is no refuge for predators in the state of California “ - LA County Sheriff Robert Luna Watch … More 539 arrests for human trafficking in California.
India advances the fight against human trafficking
July 5, 2023
In the three key areas: Prevention – Prosecution – Protection, India is showing great leaps forward. The 2023 U.S. Department of State Trafficking in persons report highlights India’s strong advancement in education to prevent victims falling into trafficking, prosecuting criminals, and supporting victims under the leadership of Arun Sobti, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs Women’s … More India advances the fight against human trafficking
How does your country rate on Human Trafficking?
July 3, 2023
All countries have slavery and human trafficking but now you can select your location on the US Department of State website to check your country’s rating. … More How does your country rate on Human Trafficking?
50 million people now trapped in slavery
May 24, 2023
How many people are in modern slavery? New report shows horrific increase in the number of people trapped in slavery. Walk Free have released the 2023 Global Slavery Index showing 50 million people now in modern slavery. The report provides remarkable insight into the world’s fastest growing crime, which makes looking for green barcodes when … More 50 million people now trapped in slavery
“You Pray for Death” Harrowing words from Nigeria.
May 5, 2023
by IASC Goodwill Ambassador writing from the USA Emmanuel Osemota Human Trafficking in Nigeria: The New Slave Trade “You pray for death.” Those are the harrowing words of Adaura C., (pseudonym) a young Nigerian woman who, in 2013, was promised a job as a domestic worker in Libya by another woman. She would earn 150,000 … More “You Pray for Death” Harrowing words from Nigeria.
Call centre that lured workers into human trafficking: ABC News
January 22, 2023
Inside the call centre scam that lured vulnerable workers to Cambodia and trapped them in the murky world of human trafficking By South-East Asia correspondent Mazoe Ford and Supattra Vimonsuknopparat in Bangkok “The job advertisements were too enticing to scroll past — marketing and administration roles at a lavish casino in Cambodia, with high salaries and paid accommodation. … More Call centre that lured workers into human trafficking: ABC News
Human trafficking victims forced to sell organs
January 18, 2023
This horrific piece from PBS News Hour…
Organisers Wanted: Green Hair Day – St Patrick’s Day- March 17, 2024
November 10, 2022
St. Patrick’s Day – March 17 is a fun day around the world to celebrate anything Irish – and GREEN! Bright green hair sure attracts attention – and that’s what we need to bring publicity to slave-free green barcodes when you shop. Organize a morning fun tv event in your area. All the tv morning … More Organisers Wanted: Green Hair Day – St Patrick’s Day- March 17, 2024
Congratulations to the 2022 Award Winners
November 10, 2022
This year’s winner of our highest global honour is Sir Paul Hutchinson, and we were truly honoured to present him with his award at our annual gala evening at The Mirage Resort, Las Vegas. This year, the IASC Board voted to add one additional category: The Lifetime Achievement Award. This Award will not be voted on … More Congratulations to the 2022 Award Winners
Donations needed for silent auction
October 12, 2022
Can you donate an auction item for our fundraising? … More Donations needed for silent auction
Message from FBI Director Wray on human trafficking
October 8, 2022
Chris Wray, FBI director comments on human trafficking … More Message from FBI Director Wray on human trafficking
Human trafficking in retail malls and shopping centres
October 8, 2022
Human trafficking in shopping malls and retail centers … More Human trafficking in retail malls and shopping centres
Utahn Philanthropist tops Global Awards Honours
October 8, 2022
The IASC congratulates Mr. Paul Hutchinson of Salt Lake City on winning the “Medal of Freedom” global award. … More Utahn Philanthropist tops Global Awards Honours
Human Trafficking: How an intelligent lawyer was nearly tricked into being sold.
October 4, 2022
Anyone can be tricked into being trafficked. Look how this intelligent, polished lawyer nearly wound up being sold! … More Human Trafficking: How an intelligent lawyer was nearly tricked into being sold.
What is “Kidnapping by Inveiglement”?
September 27, 2022
What is Kidnapping by Inveiglement”? … More What is “Kidnapping by Inveiglement”?
Donate a book to the IASC children’s free anti-bullying education program.
September 24, 2022
Bullying leads to runaways. 60% of runaways are approached by traffickers within the first 48 hours of running away. Once trapped, they have a 1% chance of escaping, and a 7 year life expectancy.
We can stop bullying before it even starts! Our free school education program brings anti-bullying training, and education ideas like a writing competition to your school. And, yes, it’s free.
$35 means we can donate a book to that school. $50 means we can donate a book both to that school, and also to the library. … More Donate a book to the IASC children’s free anti-bullying education program.
AGENTS SAVING LIVES: Slavery & Human Trafficking in Real Estate
September 23, 2022
Human trafficking – beauty – make up & cosmetics … More AGENTS SAVING LIVES: Slavery & Human Trafficking in Real Estate
Bullying, teenage runaways & sex trafficking
September 20, 2022
Human trafficking – beauty – make up & cosmetics … More Bullying, teenage runaways & sex trafficking
Modern child slavery: Where our makeup comes from: Children mining in 116F heat
September 20, 2022
Human trafficking – beauty – make up & cosmetics … More Modern child slavery: Where our makeup comes from: Children mining in 116F heat
Human trafficking training now mandatory in the beauty industry
September 19, 2022
Human trafficking – beauty – make up & cosmetics … More Human trafficking training now mandatory in the beauty industry
Human trafficking in the fishing industry
September 19, 2022
Human trafficking in the fishing & seafood industry. Is your seafood caught by slaves? … More Human trafficking in the fishing industry
Human Trafficking in Trucking & Transport
September 19, 2022
Human trafficking in the trucking and transport industry. Truckers against Trafficking hero Antoine Sadler is saving lives – all the while driving for Wallmart. … More Human Trafficking in Trucking & Transport
Human Trafficking Awareness at Airports
September 19, 2022
Human Trafficking Awareness at Airports … More Human Trafficking Awareness at Airports
2024 Speaker’s Application
September 17, 2022
Speakers are invited to give presentations on how you, or your group, or charity, or government human trafficking cell, is empowering women to end modern slavery and human trafficking. Speakers from all walks of life are most welcome. One of the mandates of the IASC is to have representatives from every Level 1 and 2 … More 2024 Speaker’s Application
The Shauna T Kelly Nevada State Memorial Prize for Writing – Juniors & Adults
September 12, 2022
Submit your short, one-page maximum, entries in before October 15, 2022 for your chance to win. FREE TO ENTER: Email your entries to: info@antislaverycommission.org Awards Night Information Here Email your entry to: info@antislaverycommission.org
Police & First Responders: Mandatory Human Trafficking Training now law for Police in several states
September 8, 2022
Human Trafficking Training is now mandatory for Police in several states after 1 year of service. The FREE Las Vegas IASC training counts as 6 hours of Human Trafficking Certification training. Reserve Your Place – All WelcomeDownload free program Reserve Your Place – All WelcomeDownload Free Program
What is sports trafficking?
September 4, 2022
“MUST-WATCH” TED talk: “Sports trafficking” – human trafficking right in front of our eyes – high school & college students brought to western countries in a disastrous unregulated visa system. Nominate Javier Wallace here for the 2023 International Anti-Slavery & Anti-Human Trafficking Awards. Nominations are anonymous, we do not collect, sell or share data. You … More What is sports trafficking?
The “Sun-Yi Memorial Award” for the “Hero of the Year”
September 1, 2022
It is with great honor that we announce the 2022 IASC “Hero of the Year” Award Nominees. We honor and salute them, and take a quiet moment to think of all the victims they have saved, and the lives they changed forever. … More The “Sun-Yi Memorial Award” for the “Hero of the Year”
Congratulations to the 2022 Global Awards Finalists for Finance, Commerce & Industry
September 1, 2022
For outstanding achievement on a global scale for an individual or group in finance, commerce & industry who develop and publicize a strong human-trafficking statement, produce, sell or recommend specifically slave-free, fair trade products and who inspect supply lines, with the ultimate goal – to proudly sell, use and recommend 100% green barcode slave-free products. … More Congratulations to the 2022 Global Awards Finalists for Finance, Commerce & Industry
2022 Global Awards Finalists for Computing/Technology/Phone Apps/Cybersecurity
August 31, 2022
For outstanding achievement on a global scale in computing, technology, websites, online shopping guides & related fields in the fight against bullying, modern slavery or human trafficking. … More 2022 Global Awards Finalists for Computing/Technology/Phone Apps/Cybersecurity
Congratulations to the 2022 Global Awards Finalists for Travel, Tourism, Transport & Accommodation
August 30, 2022
For anti-bullying, anti-slavery or anti-trafficking programs or outstanding global achievement in the travel and related fields – individual or group . … More Congratulations to the 2022 Global Awards Finalists for Travel, Tourism, Transport & Accommodation
Congratulations to the 2022 Global Awards Finalists for Agriculture, Food & Beverage
August 30, 2022
For anti-bullying, anti-slavery, or anti-trafficking programs or outstanding global achievement in “farm to table”, agriculture, food & beverage production and service, and charity meals in the food & beverage-related industries. – individual or group. … More Congratulations to the 2022 Global Awards Finalists for Agriculture, Food & Beverage
Congratulations to the 2022 Global Awards Finalists for Federal Authorities
August 30, 2022
Congratulations to the 2022 nominees for outstanding achievements in the fight against human trafficking by Federal authorities. … More Congratulations to the 2022 Global Awards Finalists for Federal Authorities
Congratulations to the 2022 Global Awards Finalists for State-Level Authorities
August 30, 2022
Congratulations to the 2022 nominees for outstanding achievements in the fight against human trafficking by state-level authorities. Elynne Greene – Las Vegas
Fabiola Loya Hernandez – Mexico
Cardell Morant – Washington DC
Nevada Division of Child & Family Services – Nevada
Nevada Coalition to Prevent the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children – Nevada
Office to Combat Human Trafficking – BC, Canada
Ohio Governor’s Human Trafficking Task Force
Mari D. Parlade – Nevada
Liz Ryan – Washington DC
Karin Stone – California … More Congratulations to the 2022 Global Awards Finalists for State-Level Authorities
Slavery – still legal in 94 countries
August 28, 2022
From the World Economic Forum in conjunction with Thomson Reuters Foundation comes this must-read article by Reuters Journalist Sonia Elks … More Slavery – still legal in 94 countries
Congratulations to the 2022 Global Awards Finalists for Local Authorities
August 25, 2022
Congratulations to the 2022 nominees for outstanding achievement in the fight against human trafficking in local authorities. … More Congratulations to the 2022 Global Awards Finalists for Local Authorities
Medical, counseling & victim support groups honoured in Global Awards
August 25, 2022
Vote for these remarkable individuals for the 2022 Global Awards for outstanding achievement – Police, Fire, and First Responders in the global fight to end human trafficking. Voting is anonymous and free. We do not collect data. VOTE HERE … More Medical, counseling & victim support groups honoured in Global Awards
Congratulations: 2022 Police, Fire & Emergency Services Award Nominees
August 25, 2022
Vote for these remarkable individuals for the 2022 Global Awards for outstanding achievement – Police, Fire, and First Responders in the global fight to end human trafficking. Voting is anonymous and free. We do not collect data. VOTE HERE … More Congratulations: 2022 Police, Fire & Emergency Services Award Nominees
The International Anti-Slavery & Anti-Human Trafficking 2022 Award for Volunteer Groups & Volunteerism
August 24, 2022
The International Anti-Slavery & Anti-Human Trafficking
2022 Award for Volunteer Groups & Volunteerism
Congratulations to these remarkable individuals who volunteer with anti-bullying, anti-slavery or anti-trafficking programs and/or outstanding achievements as a volunteer or member of a volunteer group nominated for this prestigious global award. … More The International Anti-Slavery & Anti-Human Trafficking 2022 Award for Volunteer Groups & Volunteerism
10-year-olds trafficked in Canada
August 24, 2022
“Human trafficking is a reality: Asian girls are enslaved in suburban massage parlors; domestic workers toil like slaves in suburban homes; girls in a Montreal subway station are lured into prostitution; Vancouver gangs recruit Honduran boys to sell drugs. Featuring candid interviews with victims, witnesses and perpetrators, Avenue Zero weaves a spellbinding portrait of a dark and sinister trade flourishing in the shadows of the law.” – Real Stories … More 10-year-olds trafficked in Canada
2022 Finalists: Charities & Community Groups
August 22, 2022
The International Anti-Slavery & Anti-Human Trafficking 2022 Award –
Charities & Community Groups
For anti-bullying, anti-slavery, or anti-trafficking programs in community groups, religious groups, charities, or related fields – individual or group. … More 2022 Finalists: Charities & Community Groups
2022 Finalists: Programs for Women & Children
August 22, 2022
The International Anti-Slavery & Anti-Human Trafficking 2022 Award for Programs for Women & Children For re-homing, shelter, repatriation, care & assistance in anti-bullying, anti-slavery, and anti-trafficking care programs for women & children – individual or group. All Women’s Action Society Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking (CAST) Coalition Against Trafficking in Women Forever Found Free … More 2022 Finalists: Programs for Women & Children
2022 Award – Repatriation & Survivor Care
August 22, 2022
The International Anti-Slavery &
Anti-Human Trafficking 2022 Award for
Special Campaigns & Events
For outstanding achievement in producing an event, conference, or promotional campaign that promotes anti-bullying, anti-slavery, and antitrafficking – individual or group.
Australia’s Largest Lunch – AustraliaCrimestoppers UK – Wales Campaign – UK”Demand Reduction” Campaign: – USA
– Texas Dept of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division
– Lubbock Police Dept Special Operations
– Hockley County Sheriff’s Office
– Levelland Police DeptEnd It Movement – USAFox 5 Las Vegas – “Behind the Badge” Campaign – USAHand Gesture – Canadian Women’s Foundation – CanadaHigh School On-Line Summit – USAImpact Film Challenge – Australia Operation “Reclaim Rebuild” – L.A. County Sheriff – USATraffick Jam Live – USA … More 2022 Award – Repatriation & Survivor Care
Human Trafficking & Domestic Violence Emergency: What do you do if you see this signal?
August 21, 2022
Congratulations to the Canadian Women’s Foundation for their nomination for the 2022 Anti-Slavery & Anti-Human Trafficking Global Awards. See the full list of finalists (Special Campaigns & Events category).
See how this simple hand guesture saved a kidnapped girl’s life
If you see the signal, and alert emergency authorities urgently! … More Human Trafficking & Domestic Violence Emergency: What do you do if you see this signal?
The Shauna T. Kelly Memorial Prize for Law
August 19, 2022
The International Anti-Slavery &
Anti-Human Trafficking 2022 Award for
Special Campaigns & Events
For outstanding achievement in producing an event, conference, or promotional campaign that promotes anti-bullying, anti-slavery, and antitrafficking – individual or group.
Australia’s Largest Lunch – AustraliaCrimestoppers UK – Wales Campaign – UK”Demand Reduction” Campaign: – USA
– Texas Dept of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division
– Lubbock Police Dept Special Operations
– Hockley County Sheriff’s Office
– Levelland Police DeptEnd It Movement – USAFox 5 Las Vegas – “Behind the Badge” Campaign – USAHand Gesture – Canadian Women’s Foundation – CanadaHigh School On-Line Summit – USAImpact Film Challenge – Australia Operation “Reclaim Rebuild” – L.A. County Sheriff – USATraffick Jam Live – USA … More The Shauna T. Kelly Memorial Prize for Law
2022 Finalists: Special Campaigns & Events
August 19, 2022
The International Anti-Slavery &
Anti-Human Trafficking 2022 Award for
Special Campaigns & Events
For outstanding achievement in producing an event, conference, or promotional campaign that promotes anti-bullying, anti-slavery, and antitrafficking – individual or group.
Australia’s Largest Lunch – AustraliaCrimestoppers UK – Wales Campaign – UK”Demand Reduction” Campaign: – USA
– Texas Dept of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division
– Lubbock Police Dept Special Operations
– Hockley County Sheriff’s Office
– Levelland Police DeptEnd It Movement – USAFox 5 Las Vegas – “Behind the Badge” Campaign – USAHand Gesture – Canadian Women’s Foundation – CanadaHigh School On-Line Summit – USAImpact Film Challenge – Australia Operation “Reclaim Rebuild” – L.A. County Sheriff – USATraffick Jam Live – USA … More 2022 Finalists: Special Campaigns & Events
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