News stories by Shannon Scribner

  1. Slavery is Not a Thing of the Past, It Still Exists Today Affecting Millions

    - Inter Press Service

    WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (IPS) - Shannon Scribner is Associate Director of Humanitarian Programs and Policy at Oxfam America

    While natural hazards like hurricanes, exacerbated by climate change, are causing people to migrate, it's conflict, violence and persecution that have forced more than 68.5 million people from their homes today, exposing them to higher risks and increased vulnerability, especially women and children.

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