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Domestic slavery, deaths, zero accountability found in Saudi Arabia
March 21, 2025

Domestic slavery, deaths, zero accountability found in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has become a deadly destination for many East African domestic workers. Lured by staffing agencies promising decent jobs, …

US lifts forced labor ban on Dominican sugar, ignoring a pile of evidence
March 21, 2025

US lifts forced labor ban on Dominican sugar, ignoring a pile of evidence

The US quietly lifts a ban on a major Dominican sugar producer that has long been accused of forced and …

For enslaving their black adopted children, a white couple is sentenced to decades in prison
March 21, 2025

For enslaving their black adopted children, a white couple is sentenced to decades in prison

A West Virginia couple who forced their five adopted children to work under brutal conditions has been sentenced to the …

A dream job in Thailand turned into cyber-slavery nightmare in Myanmar
March 21, 2025

A dream job in Thailand turned into cyber-slavery nightmare in Myanmar

Trigger Warning: this article contains graphic descriptions of abuse endured by those trapped in cyber-scam compounds.  Thousands of people were …

A survivor and whistleblower on slavery at sea but still facing deportation
March 21, 2025

A survivor and whistleblower on slavery at sea but still facing deportation

Vishal Sharma is an experienced merchant seaman who became trapped in modern slavery. Now, despite testifying in court and appearing …

Amid deportations, an Indian state offers lessons in safe migration
March 18, 2025

Amid deportations, an Indian state offers lessons in safe migration

BENGALURU/ERNAKULAM: On a sultry February morning, Devika S, 24, sat with over 60 classmates at a nursing school in southern …

Voicing Consent Sex Workers, Sexual Violation and Legal Consciousness in Cross-National Contexts
March 18, 2025

Voicing Consent Sex Workers, Sexual Violation and Legal Consciousness in Cross-National Contexts

This open access book draws on an international research project, using extensive and multiple methods to explore unwanted sexual contact and violence …

Site unseen: Is the sector still guilty of modern slavery?
March 18, 2025

Site unseen: Is the sector still guilty of modern slavery?

A decade has passed since the Modern Slavery Act became law. CN examines how far the industry has – or …

‘What’s next?’ Women-led movements fear for the future
March 18, 2025

‘What’s next?’ Women-led movements fear for the future

Women rights advocates gathered at UN Headquarters for the world’s biggest meeting on gender equality have been sharing their concerns …

Shattered Dreams, Hidden Trauma
March 18, 2025

Shattered Dreams, Hidden Trauma

Report Summary The Systemic Abuse of East African Care Workers in the Gulf This briefing paper documents first-hand accounts of …