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Migrant workers in Canada at severe risk of modern slavery
September 15, 2023

Migrant workers in Canada at severe risk of modern slavery

A recent report by an independent U.N. human rights expert found that the current migrant worker system in Canada is a “breeding …

Unmasking human trafficking realities along the U.S.–Mexico border
September 15, 2023

Unmasking human trafficking realities along the U.S.–Mexico border

As part of the Women and Foreign Policy program’s Democracy, Corruption, and the Fight Against Human Trafficking Project, Melissa I.M. Torres was …

When it comes to modern slavery, “trusting a company’s word” doesn’t suffice
September 15, 2023

When it comes to modern slavery, “trusting a company’s word” doesn’t suffice

MPs and anti-slavery groups are sounding the alarm after recent revelations that ministers in the U.K. are simply “taking the …

Modern slavery survivor calls for economic system built on transparency
September 15, 2023

Modern slavery survivor calls for economic system built on transparency

Modern slavery remains an unsettling presence in our every day lives. Our garments, smartphones, and even solar panels often carry …

Ireland’s noteworthy anti-trafficking framework
September 15, 2023

Ireland’s noteworthy anti-trafficking framework

13 September 2023, a report by the Human Rights and Equality Commission of Ireland (IHREC) on recommendations to the government for improving …

Braverman’s bid to leave the ECHR is the latest hostility to modern slavery survivors
September 8, 2023

Braverman’s bid to leave the ECHR is the latest hostility to modern slavery survivors

In a recent interview on BBC’s Radio 4’s Today, Home Secretary Suella Braverman stated her wish that the U.K. leave …

What’s the difference between prison work programs and sweatshops?
September 8, 2023

What’s the difference between prison work programs and sweatshops?

Prison labor is a silent but significant contributor to the American economy. It encompasses various industries, from woodworking to vehicle …

Darien Gap: facing danger in the search for safety
September 8, 2023

Darien Gap: facing danger in the search for safety

The dense jungle between Panama and Colombia referred to as the Darien Gap, is being crossed by an unprecedented number …

Arrests in Indonesia, but organ trafficking continues
September 8, 2023

Arrests in Indonesia, but organ trafficking continues

According to The Diplomat, 12 people have been arrested as suspects in a transnational organ trafficking ring. The suspects include a …

Cubans trafficked to fight for Russia in war against Ukraine
September 8, 2023

Cubans trafficked to fight for Russia in war against Ukraine

According to the Cuban Foreign Ministry, Russia has been operating a human trafficking ring that forcibly “recruits” Cubans to fight …