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Freedom United co-sponsors bill to protect temporary migrants in California
California lawmakers are again considering expanding protections for temporary migrant workers—an effort met with resistance in the past. Advocates, including …
New risks of exploitation for Ukrainian refugees
As Russia’s war on Ukraine grinds on, waves of displacement threaten to exacerbate vulnerabilities for those fleeing the conflict. Recent …
Debt in Vietnam has become a fast-track to modern slavery
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 …
Re-conceptualizing trafficking-in-persons victimization using latent class analysis: Results from a community study in Cape Town, South Africa
Abstract The impact of human trafficking upon the lives and livelihoods of those subjected to exploitative and illegal labor and …
AI Is Fighting Modern Slavery, for Better or Worse
When Santander U.K.’s artificial intelligence technology flagged unusual activity on a customer’s account last year, the bank’s staff had no …
The financial approach to combating trafficking in human beings: new study on the implementation of Article 23(3) of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings
Combating the financial flows associated with trafficking in human beings and confiscating criminal assets are the backbone of the fight …
Emerging Market Perspectives on Business and Human Rights Measures and Economic Development
Business and Human Rights (BHR) measures for companies and investors have developed significantly over the last few years, from voluntary …
The Price of Work: A Brief on Widespread Migrant Worker Recruitment Fees in Taiwan’s Manufacturing Sectors
Overview and Background In 2024, Transparentem investigators interviewed 22 migrant workers from Vietnam employed by four textile, electronics, and appliance …
Community Perceptions and Information Needs of Persons at Risk of Irregular Migration in Bali Process Member States: Evidence from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand
For most people around the world, cross-border migration provides an opportunity to enhance their lives and achieve their goals. However, …
Plans to weaken corporate sustainability law in U.K.
In 2024, the EU passed the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) to hold companies accountable for human rights and environmental abuses …