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Is the E.U. “paying to erase migrants”?
January 17, 2025

Is the E.U. “paying to erase migrants”?

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

Low wages and 75-hour workweek- no bargains for Shein workers
January 17, 2025

Low wages and 75-hour workweek- no bargains for Shein workers

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

Legislation aims to end “profound moral failure” happening at US border
January 17, 2025

Legislation aims to end “profound moral failure” happening at US border

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

The relationship between forced marriage in Afghanistan and the Taliban’s unchecked power
January 17, 2025

The relationship between forced marriage in Afghanistan and the Taliban’s unchecked power

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

The Houston sex trafficking ring may help forward the case for decriminalization
January 17, 2025

The Houston sex trafficking ring may help forward the case for decriminalization

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

From Field to Fabric: Enhancing Due Diligence in Cotton’s Supply Chains
January 13, 2025

From Field to Fabric: Enhancing Due Diligence in Cotton’s Supply Chains

Between June 2022 and March 2023, Transparentem investigated labor conditions on cotton farms in the Khargone and Barwani districts of …

Workers at Cambodian scam compound break free, fleeing abuse
January 10, 2025

Workers at Cambodian scam compound break free, fleeing abuse

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

Hidden harvest- finding forced labor in India’s cotton
January 10, 2025

Hidden harvest- finding forced labor in India’s cotton

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

Playing the game of “willful ignorance as Shein dodges supply chain questions at U.K. hearing
January 10, 2025

Playing the game of “willful ignorance as Shein dodges supply chain questions at U.K. hearing

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

New Jersey Doctor found guilty of labor exploitation, loses license
January 10, 2025

New Jersey Doctor found guilty of labor exploitation, loses license

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