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Modern slavery & human trafficking as platforms for political mobilisation
February 10, 2021

Modern slavery & human trafficking as platforms for political mobilisation

This piece begins with an election. Not the election you’re probably thinking of, but one which took place sufficiently long …

We’re Still Talking About “My Family’s Slave”
February 9, 2021

We’re Still Talking About “My Family’s Slave”

This week, we join the global conversation on The Atlantic‘s essay “My Family’s Slave,” in which Alex Tizon writes about Eudocia …

Menschenhandel zum Zweck der Arbeitsausbeutung und schwere Arbeitsausbeutung von Frauen
February 9, 2021

Menschenhandel zum Zweck der Arbeitsausbeutung und schwere Arbeitsausbeutung von Frauen

Menschenhandel zum Zweck der Arbeitsausbeutung und schwere Arbeitsausbeutung sind vielschichtig wirkende Probleme, die Menschen auf unterschiedliche Weise betreffen können. Für …

A Hidden Consequence of COVID-19: Human Trafficking
February 9, 2021

A Hidden Consequence of COVID-19: Human Trafficking

We are in the midst of a pandemic and a resulting global economic crisis that has exacerbated poverty and systemic …

February 9, 2021

DHS Launches New Center for Countering Human Trafficking

WASHINGTON—U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Chad Wolf announced Tuesday the opening of the DHS Center for Countering …

Perspectives on a Victim-Centered Approach to Human Trafficking Investigations in Los Angeles County
February 9, 2021

Perspectives on a Victim-Centered Approach to Human Trafficking Investigations in Los Angeles County

This report provides findings of a study of the Human Trafficking Bureau (Bureau) of the Los Angeles Sheriff ’s Department, …

Trafficking in human beings: protect women and children and focus on sexual exploitation
February 9, 2021

Trafficking in human beings: protect women and children and focus on sexual exploitation

On Wednesday, MEPs proposed a series of measures aiming at preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and supporting, assisting …

Why is it so difficult to stamp out seafood slavery?
February 9, 2021

Why is it so difficult to stamp out seafood slavery?

Each year, thousands of men and boys labour under extremely exploitative conditions on commercial fishing vessels owned by Taiwanese, Chinese …

Preventing Stolen Childhoods: How the U.S. Department of Labor is Combating Child Labor Trafficking
February 8, 2021

Preventing Stolen Childhoods: How the U.S. Department of Labor is Combating Child Labor Trafficking

No age is too young for victims of labor trafficking. Bella Hounakey was a child—only nine years old—when she landed …

Brides and Brothels: The Rohingya Trade
February 8, 2021

Brides and Brothels: The Rohingya Trade

Thousands of Rohingya girls continue to face sexual exploitation, forced marriage and trafficking in refugee camps. They have survived rape …