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November 10, 2022

Slavery, involuntary servitude rejected by 4 states’ voters

Voters in four states have approved ballot measures that will change their state constitutions to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude …

November 10, 2022

The bleak world of trafficked children and modern slavery

Modern slavery. Domestic servitude. Trafficking. Exploitation. Whatever name you want to call it, increasing numbers of vulnerable people – many …

Modern Slavery and Forced Marriage: Examining the relationship
November 8, 2022

Modern Slavery and Forced Marriage: Examining the relationship

An estimated 22 million people in the world are living in forced marriages, two-third of whom are women and girls.1 …

Human Trafficking in the South Asian Region: SAARC’s Response
November 7, 2022

Human Trafficking in the South Asian Region: SAARC’s Response

Human trafficking is considered to be a serious violation of human security. Causes that contribute to human trafficking are commonly …

November 7, 2022

A Global Fight: Supporting Efforts to Address Sex Trafficking in South Asia

Human trafficking for the purposes of commercial sexual exploitation (sex trafficking) is universally acknowledged as an abhorrent violation of fundamental …

Detention centres, not rubber dinghies, are the modern-day slave ships
November 7, 2022

Detention centres, not rubber dinghies, are the modern-day slave ships

The horrors of Manston Airfield have more in common with the slave trade than the boats bringing people to Dover. …

Nepal: Multi-Country Study on Trafficking in Persons and Migrant Smuggling
November 7, 2022

Nepal: Multi-Country Study on Trafficking in Persons and Migrant Smuggling

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: With an average of 1,500 Nepalese migrant workers7 leaving Nepal every day for foreign employment, international labour migration …

November 7, 2022

A Hidden Scourge

Southeast Asia’s refugees and displaced people are victimized by human traffickers, but the crime usually goes unreported. Security threats are …

November 1, 2022

China targets trafficking in updated women’s protection law

First change in nearly 30 years comes amid rhetoric for traditional roles HONG KONG (Reuters) — China passed legislation on Sunday aimed …

Disposable People podcast talks to Equidem about impact of COVID-19 on migrant worker rights in Gulf
November 1, 2022

Disposable People podcast talks to Equidem about impact of COVID-19 on migrant worker rights in Gulf

What happens to the most vulnerable workers when the world is stopped by a global pandemic, COVID 19? Our Executive …