A diplomat from Bangladesh who was working in New York has been accused of forcing his servant to work up to 18 hours a day without [...]
Source: CNN
Woman Enslaved by Salvadoran Guerrillas to be Deported by U.S. for “Supporting Terrorists”
A woman who was kidnapped by guerrillas in El Salvador nearly three decades ago and forced to work for them “under the threat of [...]
US suspends tobacco imports from Malawi over forced child labor
The United States has suspended imports of tobacco and tobacco products from Malawi over concerns that they were produced using forced [...]
Hazardous child labor “the norm” at Mar-Jac Poultry
On May 1st, the Department of Labor searched Mar-Jac Poultry, a meat processing plant in Alabama, and found that the company had been [...]
Valentine Jewelry. Where Did It Come From?
That Valentine jewelry you just received. Where did it come from?
Understand the Numbers: US Migrant Deaths and Human Trafficking
America was appalled when 10 migrants died in San Antonio while being smuggled into the country. But, in reality, those deaths are [...]
Unprecedented UN Sanctions Slapped on ‘Millionaire Migrant Traffickers’
(img credit EEAS) The United Nations Security Council has hit six major human traffickers operating in Libya with sanctions in an [...]
Soaring glove sales during pandemic boost industry, but workers still suffer
Disposable and medical glove manufacturers are thriving as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has led to unprecedented demand and booming [...]
In Myanmar, survival comes at the cost of a kidney
Maung* is one of many in Myanmar caught in a downward spiral fueled by poverty, civil conflict, and limited economic opportunities. In [...]
Trafficking Survivor Calls for Jobs, Not Pity
A trafficking survivor says she wants to scream out for all survivors: "We need jobs, not pity!"
Ivanka Trump Urges Action on Modern Slavery at UNGA
Ivanka Trump spoke about modern slavery on Tuesday at the United Nations General Assembly. CNN reported that she referred to it as the [...]
Five Anti-Trafficking Activists Gang-Raped in Eastern India
Five female and three male anti-trafficking activists were performing a street play on human trafficking when a group of armed men on [...]
We did it! Discover joins Visa and Mastercard in rejecting Pornhub
Following an international movement involving nearly 20,000 members of the Freedom United community, the credit card company Discover [...]
IKEA pledges 6 million to German prison labor compensation fund
A recent report revealed that during Germany’s communist dictatorship, flatpack furniture company IKEA made use of forced prison labor. [...]
Horrors and Hope of Sex Slavery
This article tells the stories of several women who endured the horrors of sex slavery. It also talks about those who have survived [...]
The Fight to End Sex Trafficking in the Dominican Republic
Don Riddell from CNN took a look at how the Dominican Republic is fighting sex trafficking. Up until 2003, the country did not have any [...]
US TIP Report: The Upgrades, Downgrades, and Warning Against “Institutionalizing Children”
The United States State Department has released its flagship Trafficking in Persons report, highlighting the state of human trafficking [...]
EU moves toward action on Uyghur forced labor as new reports reveal scale of crisis
In a further strengthening of the international community’s resolve against forced labor in the Uyghur Region, the European Parliament [...]
Shein and Temu caught between a rock and a hard place
Recent tariff orders have reversed the “de minimis” exemption, a long-standing shipping exemption that allowed for low [...]
Slavery Brands Now on Trafficking Victims
Slavery brands, similar to the tattoo that is emblazoned on 19-year-old Adriana's chest, were one signs of ownership that are now being [...]
As ISIS Declines, Child Slave Trade Persists
Lazem is a four-year-old playing on a corner of waste land, alone with no one to speak to. He is finally safe, but up until a few days [...]
Do You Care About Child Trafficking? Stop Using These Terms
Nearly everyone agrees that children who have been trafficked for sexual exploitation deserve to be treated with care and respect. What [...]
Not so ‘clean’ energy – world’s solar panels made with forced labor
A new report entitled “In Broad Daylight: Uyghur Forced Labor and Global Solar Supply Chains” was published last week [...]
Filling vacancies left by migrants with children: Florida’s dangerous new plan
Cracking down on employers hiring undocumented workers has been a priority for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration for years. But [...]
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