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European Parliament committees approve draft regulation on forced labor
November 17, 2023

European Parliament committees approve draft regulation on forced labor

The European Parliament’s Internal Market and International Trade committees have approved and amended a proposal to create a global list …

Myanmar Military ‘Holding 500 Foreigners as Human Shields’ in War-Torn Shan State
November 17, 2023

Myanmar Military ‘Holding 500 Foreigners as Human Shields’ in War-Torn Shan State

About 500 foreigners including nearly 200 Thai nationals are reportedly being held by regime forces in the town of Laukkai, …

A Fleet Prone to Captive Labor and Plunder
November 17, 2023

A Fleet Prone to Captive Labor and Plunder

China has expanded an armada of far-flung fishing vessels. And this has come at a grave human toll. DANIEL ARITONANG …

The Role of Supply Chains in the Global Business of Forced Labour
November 17, 2023

The Role of Supply Chains in the Global Business of Forced Labour

Abstract Supply chains are fundamental to whether decent work flourishes or not. Not only do supply chain dynamics shape employment …

Forced labour is not a hidden crime – policymakers should stop treating it like one
November 17, 2023

Forced labour is not a hidden crime – policymakers should stop treating it like one

In this post, keynote speaker Genevieve LeBaron, Professor of Public Policy at Simon Fraser University, explains why we need to …

Chinese-ruled Macau opposes US move to check human trafficking
November 17, 2023

Chinese-ruled Macau opposes US move to check human trafficking

A road sign for Macau is seen near the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. (Photo: AFP / UCAN files) The US has imposed sanctions …

Certified Exploitation: How Equitable Food Initiative and Fair Trade USA Fail to Protect Farmworkers in the Mexican Produce Industry
November 17, 2023

Certified Exploitation: How Equitable Food Initiative and Fair Trade USA Fail to Protect Farmworkers in the Mexican Produce Industry

Walk into a supermarket at any time of the year in the United States and shoppers are likely to find …

Data Collection in the Context of Trafficking in Human Beings and Exploitation in Germany 2022
November 17, 2023

Data Collection in the Context of Trafficking in Human Beings and Exploitation in Germany 2022

Background on Trafficking in Human Beings and Exploitation in Germany In Germany, human trafficking and exploitation are present in numerous …

‘All that is missing is a whip’: Home Office ignored migrant worker abuses on farms
November 17, 2023

‘All that is missing is a whip’: Home Office ignored migrant worker abuses on farms

Inspectors heard hundreds of allegations of threats, wage theft, racism and appalling conditions from seasonal workers at farms across the …

Study on Illicit Financial Flows Associated with the Smuggling of Migrants and Trafficking in Persons from GLO Act Partners Countries to Eurpoe
November 17, 2023

Study on Illicit Financial Flows Associated with the Smuggling of Migrants and Trafficking in Persons from GLO Act Partners Countries to Eurpoe

Executive Summary Illicit financial flows (IFFs)- financial flows that are illicit in origin, transfer, or use, that reflect an exchange …