Controversial influencer Andrew Tate, and three other suspects have been indicted on charges of human trafficking, rape, and forming an organized crime group to sexually exploit women.
The porn industry fuels the demand for exploitation, trafficking, objectification, sexualized racism, sexual violence, and child abuse. Here’s how.
Many people argue in favor of “ethical porn” that allegedly guarantees performers’ consent, fair pay, and enjoyment. But is ethical porn really exploitation-free?
Not all performers are in porn by choice—some are forced, tricked, or coerced into performing in explicit videos that are shared online.
True consent can be withdrawn at any moment, yet many performers are required to sign contracts prior to the actual shooting, making it incredibly difficult to revoke consent.
Sex trafficking is legally defined as a situation in which “a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such act has not attained 18 years of age.” That means that sex trafficking doesn’t always involve kidnapping or physical force.
It’s no secret that porn has become mainstream entertainment in our society. But just how popular is it? And who, exactly, is watching?
Since February 2022, the war in Ukraine has caused millions to flee across Europe and other parts of the world. Unfortunately, there have been reports that human traffickers are targeting and exploiting refugees.
The 2023 Dirty Dozen List highlights major companies and other organizations that are directly profiting from pornography and are contributing to sexual exploitation in society.
Child sexual exploitation material is a pervasive issue that’s growing exponentially. Here’s what to know and how to help.
Mark Zuckerberg and other Meta Platforms executives were recently sued for not doing enough to stop sex trafficking and child sexual exploitation on Facebook and Instagram.
Sextortion is a form of child sexual abuse where a victim is threatened or blackmailed to meet the specific demands of a perpetrator.
