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May 31, 2024

The stink of exploitative child labor in L’Oréal and Estée Lauder perfumes

Egypt produces about half of the world’s supply of jasmine, a major ingredient for the perfume industry. But a recent investigation …

Exploring the ‘Blurred Boundary’: Human Smuggling and Trafficking on the Central Mediterranean Route to Europe
May 28, 2024

Exploring the ‘Blurred Boundary’: Human Smuggling and Trafficking on the Central Mediterranean Route to Europe

Abstract Objectives: This study examines the convergence of smuggling and trafficking in persons along the Central Mediterranean Route (CMR) to Europe. …

Fuelling the future, poisoning the present: Myanmar’s rare earth boom
May 28, 2024

Fuelling the future, poisoning the present: Myanmar’s rare earth boom

In 2022, a Global Witness investigation revealed a shocking reality at the heart of the green energy transition. Unregulated mines in Myanmar …

One Year After the Asylum Ban: More Barriers to Asylum Access
May 28, 2024

One Year After the Asylum Ban: More Barriers to Asylum Access

By the end of World War II, between 50-80 million people had been killed. An estimated 60 million more had …

Fight against human trafficking: Council strengthens rules
May 28, 2024

Fight against human trafficking: Council strengthens rules

The Council adopted today a directive that adds the exploitation of surrogacy, of forced marriage and of illegal adoption as forms of …

The impact of conflict on modern slavery and human trafficking in Sudan and the region
May 28, 2024

The impact of conflict on modern slavery and human trafficking in Sudan and the region

Executive Summary On 15 April 2023, conflict erupted in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces …

Tunisia to sign accords with African nations for repatriation of migrants
May 24, 2024

Tunisia to sign accords with African nations for repatriation of migrants

Tunisia will sign agreements with several other African countries allowing Tunis to send back irregular migrants. The government says the …

Scams and trafficking for forced criminality: UNODC establishes emergency response network to combat human trafficking in Southeast Asia
May 24, 2024

Scams and trafficking for forced criminality: UNODC establishes emergency response network to combat human trafficking in Southeast Asia

Bangkok (Thailand), 15 May 2024 – In a new effort to fight human trafficking for forced criminal activities —particularly scam operations— …

‘A can of worms’: Challenges and opportunities in gathering modern slavery evidence
May 24, 2024

‘A can of worms’: Challenges and opportunities in gathering modern slavery evidence

Forward Modern slavery is a terrible crime, robbing survivors of their freedom and safety. Whilst the UK has legal obligations …

Gender Inequality in Family Laws in Africa: An Overview of Key Trends in Select Countries
May 24, 2024

Gender Inequality in Family Laws in Africa: An Overview of Key Trends in Select Countries

Forward It is my absolute pleasure to present our ground-breaking Report on the status of family law reform in Africa. …