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Kmart Australian court case sheds light on lax modern slavery laws
An Australian-based Uyghur group filed a federal case against retail giant Kmart. They claim Kmart has products on their shelves …
Putting corporate interests over human dignity- Bumble Bee Tuna in hot water
After years of forced labor, a group of Indonesian fishermen filed a suit against Bumble Bee tuna under the Trafficking Victims Protection …
Economic collapse landing hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in exploitation
Criminals in Venezuela are exploiting the country’s economic collapse on a massive scale says a new report. Between forced labor, …
Forced prison labor linked to Cuban cigars
Incarcerated people in Cuba are being forced to make cigars and charcoal for export to Europe, according to a new …
Trafficking protections in UK undermined by “one-in, one-out” scheme
Just hours before his scheduled deportation, a 25-year-old man from Eritrea had his removal halted by London’s High Court. The …
Serving up slavery? Hospitality workers in UK falling victim to labor exploitation
Abuses evident for years in the UK care sector are now becoming apparent in the hospitality industry, according to a …
Gutted- US anti-trafficking capacity and survivor support in jeopardy
The Trump administration is hollowing out the United States’ anti-trafficking capacity at home and abroad. From cutting international programs to sidelining domestic investigators, the …
Stopping traffickers before they strike- can California do it?
California lawmakers are considering new legislation that would strengthen protections for temporary migrant workers against exploitation by abusive labor recruiters. The …
Dodge and Weave- Are Skechers, Vans and Timberland avoiding forced labor laws?
Laws have been passed in multiple locations globally requiring more transparency from companies about supply chains and imports to prevent goods …
East Africans trafficked into cyber slavery industry in Myanmar
Kenyans, Ugandans, and Ethiopians are being lured into modern slavery in Myanmar. Many believe they are taking legitimate jobs abroad …