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Taking the bull by the horns? Men learn how to treat women better

Jessica Mendoza Peter Ford Ryan Lenora Brown Michael Holtz Whitney Eulich

March 07, 2018 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: South Africa, Soshanguve

Group sessions, workplace videos, badges, these are just some of the ways various people around the world are addressing sexual, and physical assault. In light of the #MeToo movement in the U.S., the Christian Science Monitor chronicled four international efforts that attempt to curb toxic masculinity.

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Human trafficking: 6 solutions that are working

Michael Holtz

January 25, 2016 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States

Promising and innovative solutions to modern-day slavery range from labeling U.S. food products to forming joint police-NGO task forces. Each addresses a different aspect of slavery in the modern world, a pernicious problem that receives relatively little media attention.

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Radical idea to help freed slaves: Just give them cash

Michael Holtz

January 11, 2016 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Thailand, Samut Sakhon, Chang Wat Samut Sakhon

In Thailand, the Issara Institute gives freed workers money, instead of services, and a chance to make their own choices. The system disavows paternalistic programs that tie strings to aid.

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How to free modern slaves: Three tech solutions that are working

Michael Holtz

November 23, 2015 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Colorado

Modern slavery is still a problem in much of the world. From satellite surveillance of illegal fishing boats to online sleuthing into recruitment practices, technology is helping to solve the issue.

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