England

England is a country located in the United Kingdom, on the island of Great Britain. It is the largest and most populous country of the United Kingdom and is home to the capital city, London. England has a long and rich history and is known for its cultural and artistic contributions, including literature, music, and art. The country has a mixed economy with a strong service sector and is a member of the European Union. England is a diverse and multicultural society and is home to people of many different nationalities and backgrounds.

 

 

World Cup 2022: the reality for migrant workers in Qatar
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World Cup 2022: the reality for migrant workers in Qatar

23 August 2022  In our latest blog, Eloise Savill, Private Sector Adviser, explains the reality of modern slavery in Qatar and the implications for Qatar hosting the World Cup 2022.   Image credit: Sven Hansche via Shutterstock. In under three months’ time, the men’s FIFA World Cup 2022 – the most watched sporting event in the…

Modern slavery: Is Domestic Servitude a “Commercial Activity” Exempted from Diplomatic Immunity?
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Modern slavery: Is Domestic Servitude a “Commercial Activity” Exempted from Diplomatic Immunity?

In the Supreme Court case of Basfar v Wong [2022] UKSC 20, Wong worked as a domestic helper for Saudi Arabian diplomat Basfar. Wong claimed to have been exploited by being forced to work from 7am to 11:30pm every day, with no holiday and rest breaks. She was required to standby by wearing a doorbell…

Intervention Opportunities: Standing between Threat and Vulnerability
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Intervention Opportunities: Standing between Threat and Vulnerability

As of 27th July 2022, the UN says, more than 6 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia invaded. It is estimated that women and children make up the largest proportion (90%) of Ukrainian refugees on the move, while most men aged 18-60 are required to stay behind under martial law. It is thought that […]

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UK police open inquiry into Farah trafficking revelations – The Standard
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UK police open inquiry into Farah trafficking revelations – The Standard

Britain’s Mo Farah, right, runs as a pacemaker during the London Marathon in London, England, October 4, 2020. [AP Photo] London’s Metropolitan Police Service has opened an investigation into four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah’s revelation that he was trafficked to the U.K. as a child. The inquiry comes after Farah, 39, said in a documentary…

International leaders urged to step up efforts to combat human trafficking – Catholic Review
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International leaders urged to step up efforts to combat human trafficking – Catholic Review

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The predators engaged in human trafficking “never take a holiday, nor can we,” a U.S congressman who holds a top international anti-trafficking post told world leaders gathered July 2-6 in Birmingham, England. Those “who exploit and abuse vulnerable women, children and men never cease in their nefarious work,” U.S. Rep. Chris Smith,…

Mo Farah's Documentary Spotlights U.K.'s Migration Policy – The New York Times
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Mo Farah's Documentary Spotlights U.K.'s Migration Policy – The New York Times

Experts hope the running star’s revelations will humanize migrants’ struggles, but they don’t expect policy changes in a country that is trying to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda. LONDON — The harrowing revelation by Mo Farah, the Olympic track and field star, that he was trafficked to Britain as a young child has reverberated…

International leaders urged to step up efforts to combat human trafficking – Angelus News
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International leaders urged to step up efforts to combat human trafficking – Angelus News

The predators engaged in human trafficking “never take a holiday, nor can we,” a U.S congressman who holds a top international anti-trafficking post told world leaders gathered July 2-6 in Birmingham, England. Those “who exploit and abuse vulnerable women, children and men never cease in their nefarious work,” U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., said during…

The Story of a Young Afghan Asylum Seeker, Through His Words
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The Story of a Young Afghan Asylum Seeker, Through His Words

In this blog piece, a young Afghan asylum seeker narrates his journey seeking refuge away from his homeland. He contacted STOP THE TRAFFIK after seeing our Aman Safety campaign which targeted young unaccompanied minors in Greece and Turkey. “I was living and working in Turkey for a year. Because I was single*, it was very…

London’s First Organ Trafficking Trial
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London’s First Organ Trafficking Trial

A Nigerian senator’s arrest marks the spread of a common Third World crime into new territory. Nigerian Senate president Bukola Saraki (R) and his deputy Ike Ekweremadu (L) leave the courtroom after being charged with falsifying parliamentary rules to get elected in Abuja, on June 27, 2016. (Philip Ojisua/AFP via Getty Images) The only surprising…