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Turning point for the power of collective action seen in vote to release Epstein files
The US House’s vote to release the federal records related to Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes marks a historic turning point. Not just in …
“Sweeping asylum reforms” by UK Home Secretary leading to urgent trafficking concerns
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has unveiled what she calls “the most sweeping asylum reforms in modern times.” She plans …
Our favorite holiday spices hide a history of violence
The holiday season is filled with familiar comforts—spiced drinks, chocolate treats, and family feasts. But behind these traditions lies a …
Southeast Asia’s scam compounds fueled by human trafficking
Recently the Myanmar military raided KK Park, one of the most well-known scam compounds at the Thai border. Sadly, only …
Civil rescue groups in Mediterranean cut ties with Libyan Coast Guard
More than a dozen civil rescue groups working in the Mediterranean have stopped all communication with the Libyan Coast Guard …
Safety, dignity, and lived experience ignored by Canada’s Supreme Court
In a disappointing decision, the Supreme Court of Canada reaffirms its stance on criminalization of sex work. The ruling of R. …
Prosecution instead of protection for migrants fleeing danger
In August 2023, a boat carrying people seeking safety broke apart while crossing the English Channel, killing seven. Authorities took …
Mohamed Al Fayed investigated by French police about ties to sex trafficking
French authorities have opened an investigation into sex trafficking linked to Mohamed Al Fayed, the late businessman accused of years …
How the UK visa system is trapping thousands in modern slavery
The UK’s skilled worker visa system was introduced to fill labor gaps in specific occupations. However, a recent investigation found this visa, along with other UK employment visas, is putting …
Why is America still ignoring the problem of child marriage
At just 11 years old, Brigitte Combs’ mother found her a husband—a 26-year-old man devoted to the Hare Krishna movement. Living in …