Legislation

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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Climate Change and the Cost of Green Energy to People in the Democratic Republic of Congo
July 12, 2022

Climate Change and the Cost of Green Energy to People in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Blog post by HTS Research Fellow Luke Fanous Saving the planet should not come at the expense of people’s human …

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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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Trafficking Victims of Color: Failed by the U.S. legal system?
February 20, 2022

Trafficking Victims of Color: Failed by the U.S. legal system?

*All names have been changed to protect anonymity Emma just wanted to stay sober and after struggling for years with …

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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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How Europe’s Migration Policy Helps Human Traffickers
May 1, 2019

How Europe’s Migration Policy Helps Human Traffickers

The money invested by Europe to prevent migrants from landing on its shores essentially subsidizes and boosts human smuggling profits. The more complex the border crossing, the more sophisticated the help that is needed. The more involved and risky the assistance, the more expensive it is, leading to an increase in fees, leading to more pay-later schemes – creating optimal conditions for human trafficking. Read more on how European immigration policies are bolstering the trafficking economy.

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Will Brexit Benefit Human Traffickers? The Increased Risks in a Post-Brexit Europe
April 15, 2019

Will Brexit Benefit Human Traffickers? The Increased Risks in a Post-Brexit Europe

Experts worry that Brexit will result in a surge of trafficking victims, and present new obstacles to prevention and prosecution. Although the UK has made tackling human trafficking a priority, there are as yet no detailed proposals for how to ensure that Brexit does not hinder the fight against modern slavery.

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Inside Hungary: When Overtime Becomes Slave-like Labor
March 5, 2019

Inside Hungary: When Overtime Becomes Slave-like Labor

In Hungary, laborers who are pushed to their limit, working up to 400 hours of overtime, may not see compensation …

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Safe Harbor: Does Your State Arrest Minors for Prostitution?
October 18, 2018

Safe Harbor: Does Your State Arrest Minors for Prostitution?

Safe Harbor laws protect sex trafficking victims from being arrested for prostitution, does your state have them? Learn more about Safe Harbor laws in this week’s blog.

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Barriers to Identifying Victims and Helping Survivors: The Case for Considering Culture
July 3, 2018

Barriers to Identifying Victims and Helping Survivors: The Case for Considering Culture

Imagine a girl from Bangladesh.  Her family is destitute – floods have washed out their crops and her younger siblings …

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