Some argue that “human trafficking” and “human slavery” are two different things. Academics aside, if you consider that in both cases the person loses their freedom, is subject to abuse and does not get paid, they are close enough to being the same thing. Both result in victims.
The UN definition for human trafficking includes...
*as gleaned from several urban nature walks taken during the summer of 2023 in and around Paris. This is presented here only as a general introduction to the subject.
WHO: Know which plant species it is you see.
Which characteristics are you relying on to identify the...
During the 2024 FAWCO Interim Meeting in Porto, Portugal, I enjoyed a tour of the Douro Valley. I learned that Portugal is the fourth largest grape-producing country in the world and the ninth largest wine producer. I was dazzled by the natural beauty and wine culture in the valley.
The decision has been made to relocate, and a perfect new home has been found. But suddenly, there is the realization that your new home will be...
“I think you have myasthenia gravis. There is a blood test you need to get upstairs at LabCorp.”
Off I went to get my blood drawn, unable to see well enough to drive, and with the hospital just a few blocks down the street anyway, I walked home. I Googled “What is myasthenia gravis?”
Anitra, a member of Munich International Women’s Club and long term resident of Germany, provides the rationale for becoming more involved with this important topic in this insightful piece.
MIWC went one step further! They established an Elder Care group, and even developed a website focused on the topic.
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