LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — In a Lagos suburb, 22-year-old Omo huddles over her battered cell phone, scrolling through text messages to find [...]
Source: US News and World Report
Is Thailand Ignoring Slavery in the Shrimp Industry?
Is Thailand ignoring slavery in the Shrimp Industry? This article reports that Thailand claims it isn't turning its back on the issue [...]
Forced Labor Still on Thai Fishing Boats
Forced labor is still used on Thai fishing boats says the U.S. State Department even though legal reforms, arrests, and international [...]
Stumbling Blocks for Authorities Trying to Help Victims
A year after Congress passed a law to combat human trafficking, there are a number of stumbling blocks. According to a government [...]
Pope Francis Urges Greater Commitment Against Trafficking
The Pope is pushing for a greater commitment against human trafficking, which he calls modern slavery. He made the appeal during his [...]
Florida Hotels and Motels Hotspots for Trafficking
Hotels and motels are reportedly the most common sites for sex trafficking in Florida. US News and World Reports that 1 out of 6 cases [...]
Samsung Named in French Forced Labor Lawsuit
Two French human rights groups have filed a lawsuit against Samsung, saying that the company misled consumers because of alleged forced [...]
Tainted palm oil linked to Girl Scout Cookies
The Associated Press (AP) has released investigation findings uncovering the link between tainted palm oil and Girl Scout Cookies. Palm [...]
