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The Kafala System: An Issue of Modern Slavery
August 19, 2022

The Kafala System: An Issue of Modern Slavery

The promise of work and the ability to provide for their families back home brings millions of migrant workers from …

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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: July 30th, 2022
July 26, 2022

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: July 30th, 2022

THEME 2022 “Use and abuse of technology” This year’s theme focuses on the role of technology as a tool that can …

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Questioning our assumptions about child labor
June 14, 2022

Questioning our assumptions about child labor

This blog is republished with permission from Freedom United It’s the time of year again when emotive and resolute messages …

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Human Trafficking in Ukraine: Then and Now – War in Ukraine Research Guide
May 5, 2022

Human Trafficking in Ukraine: Then and Now – War in Ukraine Research Guide

On 24th, February 2022, Russian forces invaded Ukraine. The ensuing war is causing mass displacement both internally and to neighboring …

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“If they don’t like their job, why don’t they just leave?”
January 11, 2022

“If they don’t like their job, why don’t they just leave?”

Blog reposted with permission from The Mekong Club  When speaking about modern slavery in Asia we have often been asked: …

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The Moment of Truth for the Global Seafood Industry
October 13, 2020

The Moment of Truth for the Global Seafood Industry

On September 30, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that fish harvested by the distant water fishing (DWF) fleets …

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What’s Behind Your Cup of Tea?
May 15, 2019

What’s Behind Your Cup of Tea?

70,000 cups of tea are consumed globally every second! As the world’s top beverage after water, learn how this massive industry is key in combatting unfair labor practices.

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Human Trafficking and the Rohingya Refugee Crisis
April 3, 2018

Human Trafficking and the Rohingya Refugee Crisis

Since August 2017 over 650,000 Rohingya have fled their homes in Myanmar to seek safety in neighboring Bangladesh. Driven from …

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Can Myanmar’s Libraries Help Combat Human Trafficking?
March 28, 2018

Can Myanmar’s Libraries Help Combat Human Trafficking?

This week’s blog is guest authored by Mi Ki Kyaw Myint of The Asia Foundation.  In June, the U.S. State Department …

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December 26, 2017

Human Trafficking Around the World

December 26, 2017 This week’s blog highlights news on human trafficking and modern-day slavery from around the world. Hotels are …

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