Debt Bondage

Bonded labor, also known as debt bondage or debt slavery, is a form of labor in which a person is forced to work to pay off a debt. This practice is illegal in many countries, including the United States, as it is considered a form of modern-day slavery. Bonded labor often occurs in developing countries, where it is used as a means of securing cheap labor. In some cases, people may be tricked or coerced into accepting a loan, only to find out later that the terms of the loan are impossible to fulfill and that they are effectively trapped in a cycle of debt. This practice can have devastating effects on individuals and their families, as they are often forced to work long hours under dangerous or exploitative conditions in order to pay off their debt.

What will the 2022 FIFA World Cup’s legacy for migrant workers in Qatar be? | SBS News
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What will the 2022 FIFA World Cup’s legacy for migrant workers in Qatar be? | SBS News

Highlights Qatar has been accused of violating the human rights of migrant workers. FIFA has defended Qatar and called Western critics hypocritical. Rights groups are calling for more thorough investigations into migrant worker deaths. Anish left his poverty-stricken family in Nepal to help build Qatar’s Lusail Stadium, with the hope of providing for his loved…

Lawmakers demand answers from HHS over allegations of transferring migrant children to criminals
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Lawmakers demand answers from HHS over allegations of transferring migrant children to criminals

Tara Lee Rodas, who helped HHS process migrant children at a California Emergency Intake Site, spoke to investigative outlet Project Veritas when making the bombshell allegations. Americans “have no idea that children are going to unrelated people,” she said. “That children are definitely — we have proof, evidence — that they are being recruited and…

Teens seeking seasonal employment, beware human trafficking scams
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Teens seeking seasonal employment, beware human trafficking scams

RALEIGH, N.C. — Teens and college students seeking employment during the holiday season may be ensnared by criminals offering fake employment, potential education opportunities, and other scams through social media. Criminals are using fake websites or post advertisements on legitimate employment portals and social networking websites to lure young people into illegal activities. Parents must…

Guide to Investigating Organized Crime in the Golden Triangle: Chapter 4 — Human Trafficking
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Guide to Investigating Organized Crime in the Golden Triangle: Chapter 4 — Human Trafficking

Table of Contents | Introduction | Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 Illustration: Nodjadong Boonprasert for GIJN The networks that smuggle people through the Golden Triangle are essentially the same as those that trade in drugs. The reason is simple: only those gangs know the routes and have the…

Human trafficking, child labour case set to resume next year – TimesLIVE
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Human trafficking, child labour case set to resume next year – TimesLIVE

  The stop-start trial of seven Chinese nationals appearing in the Johannesburg High Court for alleged human trafficking and child labour is set to resume in March next year after a Mandarin interpreter was finally secured. The previous interpreter withdrew because the accused complained as they did not understand the Chinese dialect he was speaking….

Resist calls for new visa routes for migrant workers, advisory body urges UK
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Resist calls for new visa routes for migrant workers, advisory body urges UK

Ministers should resist calls from employers to open new visa routes that could expose migrant workers to exploitation, the UK government’s Migration Advisory Committee said on Tuesday. Business leaders have been pressing the government to help them tackle labour shortages in sectors ranging from agriculture and food processing to construction and logistics by allowing them…

Gardai stepping up efforts to tackle human trafficking after scathing report
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Gardai stepping up efforts to tackle human trafficking after scathing report

Gardai said they are stepping up efforts to tackle human trafficking across the country, after it carried it out two days of action targeting crime gangs. Properties in Dublin, Waterford, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Longford, Galway, Kildare, Donegal and Louth were searched. As part of the operation, 46 people were identified as having allegedly purchased sexual…

Religious leaders worry over rising cases of human trafficking – Daily Monitor
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Religious leaders worry over rising cases of human trafficking – Daily Monitor

Religious leaders in Rwenzori have asked government to curb the surging cases of human trafficking in the sub-region. The leaders also urged government to establish rehabilitation centres for survivors of the vice. “Human trafficking is a big issue in our sub-region where we have rescued over 100 people. But within the country, the number of…

Human trafficking questions and answers
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Human trafficking questions and answers

We get lots of questions, so we thought it would be good to put together some of the answers we promote. What is a Romeo Pimp? A Romeo pimp is a type of human trafficker who uses romantic manipulation to exploit and control victims. Unlike other traffickers, who may use violence, threats, or debt bondage…

Human-trafficking lawsuits against Iowa school expected to be tried in 2024
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Human-trafficking lawsuits against Iowa school expected to be tried in 2024

A pair of federal lawsuits alleging that Western Iowa Tech Community College engaged in human trafficking are continuing to work their way through the court system. One lawsuit was filed entirely on behalf of 14 students from Chile, and the other was filed on behalf of 11 other students who mostly originate from Brazil. The…