Global fast fashion retailer Shein recently took a major step closer to listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) as …

At just 22 years old, Amon Kipruto Mely believed selling his kidney would be his ticket out of poverty. Living …

The Solidarity Center, Global March Against Child Labour, and the American Institutes for Research are filing a lawsuit against the …

Migration is common among children and youth in the continent of Africa, but the journey is filled with extreme risks. …

Two World Bank employees stand accused of holding their au pair in modern slavery according to a lawsuit filed in …

In a landmark first, the United States has blocked all imports from Taepyung, a major South Korean salt farm. Despite …

A renewed effort to end prison slavery in Arkansas has failed to advance—again. On April 4, Arkansas House Bill 1002 …

*Trigger warning: This article contains mention of rape, physical abuse, and suicide.  Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia have come …

The world is in the grip of a modern slavery crisis, and experts are warning that the situation is spiraling. …

Forever 21 helped invent the fast fashion playbook—turning catwalk looks into cheap mall trends at breakneck speed. Now it’s filing …

Modern slavery and exploitation within the social care sector in the UK have been on the rise following a 2022 relaxation of …

As reports of human trafficking in the UK reach record highs, some MPs are doubling down on a failed approach: …

In Mississippi, a damning investigation by Mississippi Today and the New York Times has revealed that Rankin County Sheriff Bryan …

In a move sending shockwaves across the global anti-trafficking sector, the US government has terminated 69 US international programs addressing …

California is celebrated for its progressive policies. Yet, thousands of temporary migrant workers continue to face wage theft, exploitation, and …

The US recently announced expansions to an existing policy targeting “forced labor” and “abusive coercive labor practices.” The Guardian reports the expansions …

Cracking down on employers hiring undocumented workers has been a priority for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration for years. But …

The UK’s 2015 Modern Slavery Act turned ten years old this week. The legislation was designed primarily to increase protections …

Saudi Arabia has become a deadly destination for many East African domestic workers. Lured by staffing agencies promising decent jobs, …

The US quietly lifts a ban on a major Dominican sugar producer that has long been accused of forced and …

A West Virginia couple who forced their five adopted children to work under brutal conditions has been sentenced to the …

Vishal Sharma is an experienced merchant seaman who became trapped in modern slavery. Now, despite testifying in court and appearing …

Trigger Warning: this article contains graphic descriptions of abuse endured by those trapped in cyber-scam compounds.  Thousands of people were …

The promise of a lucrative job dangled in front of someone desperate to earn a living wage. That’s the scenario …

According to UNICEF, Pakistan is home to nearly 19 million child brides. Although the country has made progress in reducing …

Exploitative child labor has seen an uptick in the United States. This is due to companies illegally hiring children to …

Sex workers who are legally protected and empowered to set boundaries can access justice and receive specialist support. MSN reports that’s what …

Four Indonesian fishermen are suing U.S.-based seafood giant Bumble Bee. They allege they were trapped on Chinese-owned vessels, subject to …

Improvements in AI technology have given law enforcement a whole new set of tools to use in trying to identify …

Oregon is on the path to outlawing child marriage with the introduction of Senate Bill 548, which seeks to prohibit …

California lawmakers are again considering expanding protections for temporary migrant workers—an effort met with resistance in the past. Advocates, including …

As Russia’s war on Ukraine grinds on, waves of displacement threaten to exacerbate vulnerabilities for those fleeing the conflict. Recent …

When hard times hit, it’s common to take out a loan to help bridge the gap. But for those living in Vietnam, the BBC …

In 2024, the EU passed the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) to hold companies accountable for human rights and environmental abuses …

In violation of UN bans a recent report found members of the crew on Chinese fishing vessels were North Koreans …

For years, reports of abuse within the UK’s seasonal worker scheme have gone largely unaddressed. Now, amid mounting allegations of forced labor …

Thousands of modern slavery victims were recently freed from scam compounds on the Thai-Myanmar border, thanks to increased efforts by …

A couple from California is facing charges for running a “work for smuggling” scheme from 2021 to 2024. The accusations …

To silence critics and suppress evidence of Uyghur forced labor, China is weaponizing defamation lawsuits to silence critics, according to …

Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change. And according to new research by the International Institute for Environment …

After 17 years and 8 failed attempts, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has enacted law 2447 of 2025 banning child marriage …

Thousands of migrant children in the United States now face increased exploitation risks after the Trump administration abruptly halted government-funded …

The U.K. recently implemented new, stricter immigration policies aimed at curbing irregular immigration. However, a new report found the changes …

Three Thai women have escaped a horrific human trafficking ring being referred to as a “human egg farm” in the …

Modern slavery affects over 50 million people worldwide. The situation is severe in Africa, where 3.8 million people are working …

The discovery of mass graves in Libya, where dozens of migrants’ bodies have been unearthed—some with gunshot wounds—has once again …

The recent freeze on USAID foreign assistance is a massive blow to organizations fighting human trafficking and forced labor around …

Bénédicte Ze endured nearly two years of sexual assault, harassment, grueling 80-hour work weeks, racism, and relentless abuse at the …

Multiple studies, including findings by the UN, uncovered evidence of Uyghurs detained by the Chinese government at camps in the …

A West Virginia couple has been convicted of human trafficking and forced labor after subjecting their adopted children to brutal …

A recent report titled “State Trafficking: Expulsion and Sale of Migrants from Tunisia to Libya” accuses Tunisian authorities of forcibly …

Recent tariff orders have reversed the “de minimis” exemption, a long-standing shipping exemption that allowed for low prices and fast …

The U.K.’s Labour government is facing backlash over its proposed border security bill, which retains key elements of controversial policies of the …

Almost a decade ago a Turkmen journalist uncovered the widespread and systematic use of state-imposed forced labor in Turkmenistan’s annual cotton harvest. Forbidden …

The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the U.S. with one exception. Slavery is still allowed as punishment for a crime …

A recently published investigation reveals the depths of the modern slavery abuses by a trafficking gang in the U.K. between …

Washington, DC is poised to pass the Child Marriage Prohibition Amendment Act, which would ban child marriage in the district. …

The indictment of Jason and Lacey Carney, founders of 2nd Milk, has ignited concerns about the accountability and transparency of …

The U.S. Department of Labor found two of the biggest meatpacking companies in the U.S. illegally relied on child labor …

Since 2021, when the U.S. passed the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), dozens of companies have been blacklisted over their alleged …

A 2023 UNICEF report revealed promising progress in the global fight against child marriage. The number of young women aged …

The chief of Libya’s judicial police, Osama Almasri Najim, who has been accused of heinous crimes against migrants in Libyan …

Over 600 Nigeriens have been forcibly deported from Libya on a perilous journey through the Sahara desert, raising alarm over …

Shein has been making efforts recently to go public on the London Stock Exchange. But a recent investigation by the BBC shone a light …

In response to the increasing number fatalities at the U.S. Mexico border, El Paso County commissioners unanimously passed a resolution …

Samira* was just 19 years old when she innocently set out on the hour-long walk to her job to collect …

Houston gang leader William Alberto Lopez faces at least 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to sex trafficking several …

Fed up with the physical abuse they faced and armed with homemade weapons, workers recently forced their way out of …

Widespread labor violations were recently found on cotton farms in Madhya Pradesh, India. During Transparentem’s ten-month investigation child labor, debt bondage, abusive …

Fast fashion giant Shein came under fire during a U.K. parliamentary hearing for failing to confirm whether its products contain …

A New Jersey doctor’s medical license has been permanently revoked after it was revealed that she subjected her staff to …

As wildfires cause devastation across California, many are praising the brave wildfire workforce on the front lines battling the flames. …

Known for its luxury resorts, pristine beaches, and vibrant cultural heritage, Spain attracts millions of tourists each year. But hidden …

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and local hospitals are colluding in a highly organized organ trafficking scheme on living people according …

*Trigger warning: Story mentions sexual violence. As reported by Al Jazeera, women from Nigeria and other African countries are being duped …

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) prohibits the employment of youth under 18 in hazardous jobs, except for one industry …

Brazilian labor inspectors have uncovered serious violations at the construction site of a new factory for Chinese automaker BYD, sparking …

Banyu (not his real name) lost his job in Bali at the beginning of the pandemic. So, when he heard …

In July groundbreaking human rights legislation was adopted by the E.U. encompassing manufacturing supply, raw materials and other parts of …

Germany and the U.K. have unveiled a joint plan to crack down on criminal gangs facilitating irregular small-boat crossings. This …

Trigger warning: This story contains accounts of sexual violence  Two high-end real estate brokers in Miami and New York and …

Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is taking longer than usual to approve Shein’s London IPO due to concerns raised by the advocacy …

The whereabouts of twenty-eight migrant women and children are unknown after being captured by armed men in speed boats off …

Tomato purees marketed as “Italian” in U.K. supermarkets may be hiding a sinister connection to the forced labor of Uyghurs …

After two high-profile federal cases exposed systemic labor exploitation by foreign diplomats working in Australia, the government has put in place new …

State Organs is a recently released Canadian documentary. The film exposes China’s sickening state-sanctioned forced organ harvesting through the story of two families …

A shocking investigation by the Department of Labor (DOL) has uncovered persistent child labor violations at Seaboard Triumph Foods’ pork …

The Biden administration has expanded its Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List by adding 29 companies allegedly linked to forced …

Many global financial institutions like BlackRock, Carlyle, Blackstone, have made pledges promising “responsible investing to combat human trafficking”. However, a recent article …

Child marriage continues to shatter the lives of millions of girls globally, with over 12 million underage marriages occurring each …

Volkswagen has officially sold its plant in China’s Uyghur region, marking a significant step amidst ongoing allegations of Uyghur forced …

Migrants fleeing Afghanistan’s political and economic instability are increasingly falling prey to human trafficking networks in neighboring countries. A recent …

A human trafficking ring made up mostly of gang-members from the same family was recently broken up by law enforcement …

Never having visited another country, Priyanka Danaratna enthusiastically accepted an offer to move from Sri Lanka to Australia to work …

A report by the U.S. Department of Labor reveals that Arkansas consistently ranks among the highest in child labor violations compared to …

In a decisive step towards cleaning up supply-chains, the European Union has approved a law forbidding the sale of products …

The Australian government has appointed Chris Evans, former Labor minister and former chief executive of Walk Free’s Global Freedom Network, …

Iraq is on the verge of a setback in the fight against child marriage as a new proposed law seeks …

In 2022 the former U.K. government made a ministerial change with supporting legislation that seemed on paper quite minor. However, Open …

A new report uncovered that although found in violation of labor laws, almost 200 U.K. care providers still had their …

An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has uncovered serious child labor violations at The Outpost, a pizza restaurant in …

A recent report revealed that during Germany’s communist dictatorship, flatpack furniture company IKEA made use of forced prison labor. In …

  In a landmark ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECrHR), Professor Parosha Chandran, a prominent barrister and …

Ghanaian cocoa farmer Kwame Mensah says he has forgotten how the premium chocolate made from his cocoa beans tastes. “A suitable …

Nevada has become the latest state to abolish forced labor and involuntary servitude as criminal punishments, voting on Tuesday to …

Britain’s immigration system is a “public mental health concern” according to doctors from Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych). Saying the current system …

Volkswagen’s (VW) operations in China’s Uyghur region are under increasing scrutiny as human rights groups raise concerns over forced labor …

Back in the 1930s the federal government banned children from working in occupations deemed “particularly hazardous” for youth. But Truth Out reports …

Nicholas’s life in the California prison system was dictated by forced labor. Sick or not, he was required to report …

Thanh, (not his real name) is a Vietnamese migrant who came over to the U.K. on a small boat seeking …

In a landmark victory for victims of modern slavery, the U.K. government awarded £20,000 in compensation to each member of …

Trigger warning: This story contains accounts of sexual violence Despite the controversies that tainted his leadership—including a 2003 class action …

Join Freedom United’s upcoming webinar: US Elections 2024: Confronting the legacy of slavery! Register here. On November 5, voters in Nevada …

The champagne industry is a billion-dollar enterprise, yet much of its wealth is built on the backs of exploited workers. …

Award winning journalist Mech Dara, who was arrested Oct 1st, was released on bail after providing a video “apology” for …

Following numerous reports that trafficking survivors had been waiting years to be identified as victims of modern slavery, the U.K. …

The case, R v. Kloubakov, is set to be heard by the Supreme Court of Canada in November 2024. The case …

For over three years, Myanmar’s democratic movement has fought against a military junta that relies on forced labor and brutal …

The new government in the U.K. has pledged to step up deportations, with those caught working illegally being “detained and …

Child labor violations across the U.S. are rising as lawmakers have been rolling back state child labor protections. The U.S. …

In March, a joint investigation by The New York Times and The Fuller Project exposed the dark reality behind sugarcane production in …

For nearly 150 years, forced labor has remained legal in California’s prisons under a constitutional exception. This November, voters have …

Journalist Mech Dara’s reporting on cyber slavery compounds based out of Cambodia shone a light on a rapidly expanding form of modern …

In March 2016, the U.S. launched its Global Strategy to Empower Adolescent Girls. The strategy referred to forced child marriage as a …

Haiti’s escalating gang violence is having a devastating impact on its most vulnerable citizens—children. Armed groups are increasingly recruiting boys …

Recent data on South Sudan shows that 52% of girls are married before their 18th birthday, with some as young as …

Three migrant teenagers have filed a federal lawsuit against Raw Seafoods, a major seafood supplier in Fall River, Massachusetts, alleging …

More people are living in slavery today than at any other time in modern history. And according to a recent BBC …

*Update- Mech Dara, who was arrested Oct 1st, was released on bail after providing a video “apology” for his “false” …

Florida is once again turning to forced prison labor for essential public services. This time the state needs help clearing …

The Uyghur region of China is home to the Uyghur people, one of China’s many ethnic minorities. It is also …

In 2019, the High Court of Tanzania banned marriage for girls under 18. Sadly, forced marriages still occur across Africa, …

The illegal trade in human organs has reached epidemic levels, yet public awareness remains alarmingly low. Nigerian human rights lawyer …

Many fashion brands have been making efforts to purge their supply chains of cotton picked in the Uyghur region  or any element …

The European Union’s support for the Libyan Coast Guard (LCG) is set to deepen with the opening of a new …

Fashion Weeks are hitting the runway around the world, but what lies beneath the veneer of glamor? Rampant exploitation of …

A new investigative report reveals strong evidence connecting a lack of documentation to an increased risk of trafficking and modern …

The Uyghur Region produces over 20% of the world’s cotton. What does this mean for the U.S.? It means that …

A guaranteed income program in the U.S. is making waves by addressing the one family’s legacy of slavery. Launched in …

Thousands of people across Europe and the U.S. have been falling prey to cyber-scams. Lured in under the false pretenses …

The president of Doctors Without Borders (MSF), Christos Christou, has accused Italy’s government of criminalizing humanitarian efforts aimed at rescuing …

The U.S. Department of Labor recently released a report providing a list of goods produced using either child labor or …

The Russian government recently discharged dozens of Indian men who had been forcibly conscripted to fight in the war in …

*Trigger warning: story includes mention of sexual, emotional, and physical abuse. American rapper, record executive, and entrepreneur Sean “P. Diddy” …

It’s not surprising that we’re reporting on yet another form of labor exploitation in the city of Latina, Italy. Dalvir …

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is the world’s most recognized ecolabel for sustainable seafood. But Yahoo Finance reports new research published in …

Migrant agricultural workers who come to the U.S. on an H-2A visa are supposed to have their pay housing, tools …

Maung* is one of many in Myanmar caught in a downward spiral fueled by poverty, civil conflict, and limited economic …

After over two years of legal battles, British household appliance manufacturer, Dyson has dropped its libel case against UK-based Channel …

After arriving unaccompanied in the U.K. and being placed in asylum hotels hundreds of refugee children have vanished. Many are …

The Global Slavery Index estimates that there are about 407,000 people enduring modern slavery in the Democratic Republic of Congo. …

Thousands of Nigerian women and girls, some as young as 13, are being trafficked to towns and cities in Ivory …

In what would have once been only a dream, Mohammed Zaman, a survivor of modern slavery, carried the Olympic torch …

Sri Lankan diplomat Himalee Arunatilaka has been ordered by the Federal Court of Australia to pay back wages to her …

A harrowing BBC investigation has unveiled that dozens of workers from the Philippines, Ghana, India, and Sri Lanka may have been trafficked …

Over the last decade the Chinese government has used surveillance, detention and forced labor to suppress resistance from Uyghurs. The Diplomat reports …

The U.K. government’s recent announcement of hostile immigration policies has outraged campaigners and experts, who argue these measures endanger migrants …

Modern slavery victims in the U.K. are legally entitled to specialist support under the Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract regardless …

Organ trading is a lucrative industry generating up to US$1.7 billion annually. The problem? About 10 percent of all transplants …

A New York Times investigation has uncovered the secret ingredient in your Ben & Jerry’s ice cream — modern slavery. DNYUZ …

Seven years after his trial, a modern slavery survivor in the U.K. has finally won compensation from the Criminal Injuries …

A mother who is a modern slavery survivor and her young daughter have been staying in a safehouse as they …

The U.S. government’s move to ban imports from five more Chinese companies over alleged ties to Uyghur forced labor is …

Migration from anywhere involves a certain amount of risk, and migration routes across Africa are some of the most dangerous. …

A recent investigation by Newsweek reveals the alarming use of social media and cryptocurrency in the organ trafficking trade. Modern technology is …

Workplace exploitation of migrant workers is a longstanding issue in Australia, exacerbated by a fear of immigration repercussions that often …

Thousands of potential trafficking victims known to the National Referral Mechanism (NRM), the U.K.’s decision-making body on modern slavery, lost …

In a landmark case in Victoria, Australia, a woman has been convicted of forcing her teenage daughter to marry a …

So far in 2024, eight U.S. states have passed legislation rolling back child labor protections. This is happening despite the rise …

New data shows that the U.K. government’s program for victims of violent crime and modern slavery is failing to help …

As the world turns its gaze to the Paris Olympics, the story of Mohammed Zaman sheds light on the plight …

Cobalt is a mineral mined mostly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It is critical to the battery technology …

In September 2022, the families of two young Brazilian women reported them missing, sparking a nationwide search across the U.S. …

A coalition of NGOs led by Freedom United has called on seafood distributors and retailers to provide updates on their …

talian police have rescued 33 Indian farm laborers from severe exploitation in northern Italy, authorities announced. The workers were enticed …

“Marriage isn’t a choice here. It is an inevitability. People don’t let you work after you get married, and if …

China is both the world’s largest textile producer and consumer thanks in part to E-commerce powerhouses Shein and Temu. These …

Hundreds of refugee and human rights organizations have called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to transform the U.K.’s migration policy, …

A damning report just revealed the shocking conditions of an immigration removal center close to Heathrow Airport in the U.K. …

The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called for an urgent review of the European Union’s agreement …

A harrowing United Nations report, spotlighted by the Associated Press, reveals the severe dangers migrants face on their journey to Europe. While …

  In November 2024, California voters will determine whether to eliminate forced labor, including in state prisons. Assembly Constitutional Amendment …

Migrants of different nationalities are being detained at military facilities in Sudan according to the BBC . Many of those migrants are …

On Tuesday, Sierra Leone enacted a landmark law banning child marriage, a significant step towards protecting children’s rights and well-being, …

According to an investigation by The Independent, sex trafficking survivors are poised to file hundreds of lawsuits against Red Roof Inn, …

Tania* bravely shares her story of brutal exploitation, dehumanization, and cruel physical abuse she experienced as a modern-day slave in …

An Indian farm worker, Satnam Singh, died after his employer left him on the side of the road following an …

Florida’s prison system, the third largest in the U.S., relies heavily on forced labor to keep its facilities running and …

Thirty years ago, the U.S. government officially launched the Prevention Through Deterrence policy at its southern border. This strategy is …

Doping scandals have tarnished the image of the Tour de France in recent years. But new research also shows that …

As hundreds of Ecuadorian workers await a verdict in a milestone modern slavery case, Freedom United’s Executive Director, Joanna Ewart-James, …

Americans observed Juneteenth this past week – a celebration of the end of slavery in 1865. But how can slavery …

New Hampshire’s Governor recently signed a new law raising the legal age of marriage in the state to 18. A …

Controlling the flow of migrants trying to apply for asylum in Europe is top of the agenda for governments across …

Four members of the Hinduja family, worth an estimated combined total of $47bn and currently the U.K.’s richest family, are …

South Korea’s seasonal worker scheme has come under fire, with accusations of modern slavery and systemic abuse of migrant workers, …

A 48-year-old owner of an American pizza chain was recently found guilty of exploiting undocumented workers in a forced labor …

Shein has long been plagued by accusations of exploitative and forced labor conditions in its supply chains. In addition, it …

A recent investigation by The Guardian found the continent’s £10bn appetite for cocaine has led to forced child labor on …

After a 13-year-old girl was found illegally working on an assembly line in Alabama, South Korean auto giant Hyundai Motor …

Australia has recognized – and prosecuted – a new form of human trafficking that focuses on the departure, instead of …

Lured by deceptive recruitment practices and false promises, foreign workers are coming to the U.K. to help fill in labor …

On Wednesday, June 5th, 2024, BBC reported that a High Court decision was made on a case brought against the Home Office …

AP News reports that a coalition of trade unions has lodged a formal complaint against Saudi Arabia, accusing the nation of severe …

This week, Volkswagen held its annual general meeting and advocates, including the Freedom United community, had one required item for …

California was on the verge of taking significant steps toward ending forced child marriages, but the opposition has now threatened …

After spending 11 months in detention, the “Pylos 9” were acquitted in May 2024, but they still cannot walk free. …

Egypt produces about half of the world’s supply of jasmine, a major ingredient for the perfume industry. But a recent investigation …

“I could hear ‘crunch, crunch, crunch. I couldn’t feel anything, but I could hear the crunch.” Blas Sanchez’s harrowing ordeal …

A recent U.S. Senate Finance Committee investigation has revealed the ongoing use of Uyghur forced labor in the supply chains …

On May 1st, the Department of Labor searched Mar-Jac Poultry, a meat processing plant in Alabama, and found that the …

It is well documented that inhumane immigration policies are forcing migrants to take extremely risky routes on their journey to seek asylum …

Memory’s life changed irrevocably when her younger sister, merely 11 years old, was forced into marriage with a man in …

An alarming new report reveals that cotton linked to forced labor in China’s Uyghur Region continues to find its way …

Child labor protections in the U.S. are facing unprecedented rollbacks at a rate that hasn’t been seen in decades. In …

The Rohingya population in Myanmar were stripped of their citizenship rights decades ago. And now, due to the ongoing conflict, …

The Rwanda Bill, discriminatory GPS tagging coupled with a raft of other inhumane legislation, all underline the U.K. government’s current uncompassionate and often …

In a heated debate within the New Hampshire House of Representatives, a proposed bill to set the state’s minimum marriage …

A Tennessee based janitorial service was fined $650,000 after a federal investigation by the Department of Labor (DOL) found they …

Watch Freedom United’s event with a brilliant panel of activists discussing forced prison labor in the U.S. For the first …

China’s illicit forced organ harvesting industry, valued at a staggering $1 billion annually, targets ethnic and religious minorities, including Uyghurs, …

Temu has perfected the art of gamifying cheap online shopping as reported by the BBC. Using everything from roulette wheels with …

The U.S. Labor Department has raised concerns about China’s expanding labor transfer program, which relocates forced laborers from the Uyghur …

The alarming trend of migrant children disappearing daily across Europe continues to escalate, with recent research revealing that approximately 47 children …

What began as an invitation to work as a caregiver for four children living in the U.K. turned into what …