Every year, hundreds of thousands of children are smuggled across borders and sold as commodities, including promising young athletes trafficked by sham agents promising fame, riches, and an escape route from a cycle of poverty. With only broad...
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PRESS STATEMENT July 30, 2019 Executive Director, Lerina Bright Statement of the Mission 89 Executive Director on World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2019 Almost two years after the establishment of Mission 89, we remain steadfast and...
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The trafficking of athletes in sport is a global issue. Youth from underprivileged backgrounds are easy prey for ruthless individuals or organizations wanting to exploit their dream of escaping a life of poverty. The pretense of a professional...
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Allegations against Chelsea Football Club that it has broken FIFA rules by allegedly signing 25 foreign players under the age of 18 must be taken seriously, according to Mission 89. The report, published in The Guardian, reveals an investigation...
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