Books do more than just tell stories—they open doors into lives we might never otherwise see. This World Book Day, my colleagues and I [...]
Category: Forced Labor
How just are “green technologies” really?
This Earth Day, as we applaud the strides of the environmental movement, a pressing question emerges: Are the green technologies we [...]
MBS’s “vision” for Saudi Arabia relies on rampant abuse of foreign workers—like my father
This article was written by guest contributor, Ahmed Abdulumer, and was originally published by DAWN. Ahmed Abdulumer’s father, an [...]
5 alternative holiday traditions: All the joy, none of the forced labor
‘Tis the season – to buy, buy, buy. Whether it’s gifts, decorations, or outfits for holiday events, there seems to be an [...]
Disability and modern slavery: lack of attention as harmful as deliberate malice
This is an abridged version of the article originally published on Human Trafficking Search to support the three-part podcast series [...]
Chocolate companies’ fake sustainability claims won’t fly
“100% sustainably sourced cocoa,” says the sign on the stand promoting Cadbury, a popular chocolate brand of Mondelez International. [...]
Why chocolate companies must go beyond certified cocoa
Our community often asks us how to shop ethically. Seeing a recognizable certification logo on a chocolate treat could put your mind at [...]
The unusual break the World Cup 2022 brought
With Lionel Messi captaining, Argentina’s third win at the World Cup 36 years after their second, may not be considered especially [...]
Designer Louise Xin’s mission to fight forced labor with fashion
Photo credit: Emma Grann Louise Xin makes stunning, one-of-a-kind dresses that almost float down runways with an ethereal quality. Xin [...]
Anti-slavery and a human rights-centered just transition
The climate crisis is here, and people are feeling the consequences now: water shortages across Europe; wildfires in Spain, Portugal, [...]
A tainted World Cup: justice for migrant workers now
In just over 100 days, the World Cup kicks off in Qatar. The tournament has been marred by a constant stream of forced labor [...]
Palihapitiya and the IOC: Not caring and neutrality in the face of injustice
The Beijing Winter Olympics is one week away but instead of a buildup of celebratory anticipation, those who are not on the protest [...]
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