Exploitation

Exploitation is the act of taking advantage of someone for personal or financial gain. It can involve the abuse of power or trust, and it can take many different forms. For example, it can involve the use of force or coercion to obtain labor or sexual services. It can also involve the manipulation or deception of vulnerable individuals for personal or financial gain.

It’s often associated with human trafficking, which is the practice of exploiting people for labor, sex, or other forms of exploitation through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. Exploitation can also occur in other contexts, such as in the workplace, in relationships, or in financial transactions.

Overall, exploitation is a grave violation of human rights, and it is important to raise awareness and take steps to prevent it.

What benefits do corporations get from exploiting people?

Exploitation of people can benefit corporations in a number of ways. For example, it can allow corporations to cut costs by paying workers less than they are worth, or by not providing them with adequate benefits or working conditions. This can increase the corporation’s profits by reducing its expenses. Additionally, exploiting people can also give corporations a competitive advantage over other companies by allowing them to produce goods or services more cheaply, which can make them more appealing to consumers. In some cases, exploitation may also allow corporations to exert more control over their workers, which can make it easier for them to meet production quotas and deadlines. Overall, exploiting people can provide corporations with a range of economic and strategic advantages.

AG: 35 arrested across Ohio following human trafficking sting
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AG: 35 arrested across Ohio following human trafficking sting

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Dozens of people across Ohio were arrested over the weekend for trying to buy sex, according to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. Yost said the statewide human-trafficking operation resulted in the arrest of 35 “Johns” seeking to buy sex and 21 others seeking to buy sex from minors. The 21 arrested face…

“The ethical red flags are waving a lot more furiously than with girls and women”: The participation of boys and young men in research on child sexual abuse and exploitation
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“The ethical red flags are waving a lot more furiously than with girls and women”: The participation of boys and young men in research on child sexual abuse and exploitation

By Claire Cody and Claire Soares with inputs from discussants Alastair Hilton, Mark Kavenagh, Glenn Miles and Trudy Nyakambangwe. In May 2022, The Our Voices team hosted a small online group discussion with four members of the Our Voices University Network (OVUN) to explore the participation of boys and young men in research on child sexual abuse…

NYC human trafficking victims forced into prostitution, fraud desperately seek a way out of the shadows
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NYC human trafficking victims forced into prostitution, fraud desperately seek a way out of the shadows

What they have in common are tragically similar circumstances that primed them for victimization: They were vulnerable, desperate, and fell under the control and manipulation of human traffickers who …

Labor exploitation in Spain: migrants were forced to peel onions for 16 hours without stopping
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Labor exploitation in Spain: migrants were forced to peel onions for 16 hours without stopping

The National Police Spain arrested a man and a woman who exploited 16 employees, all of them immigrants. According to the authorities, the detainees took advantage of the vulnerability of these people, being foreigners and not fluent in Spanish. The case came to light when some agents approached the facilities of a vegetable collection and…

The crushing burden of debt | The Manila Times
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The crushing burden of debt | The Manila Times

There is one thing above others that humans can never escape and that is the burden of debt. Almost every one, except the millionaires, has a burden of debt. The hugely rich, however, can be in debt, too. Everyone seems to owe someone. There are different kinds of debt such as the “debt of honor”…

At Slave Trade Abolition Day, Obaseki Urges Sustained Global Efforts to Curb Human Trafficking
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At Slave Trade Abolition Day, Obaseki Urges Sustained Global Efforts to Curb Human Trafficking

Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged stakeholders to step up global efforts to end the scourge of human trafficking and all other forms of modern slavery. Obaseki made the call in commemoration of the International Day for the Remembrance of Slave Trade and its Abolition, marked on August…

ECPAT Sri Lanka’s urgent appeal
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ECPAT Sri Lanka’s urgent appeal

We must prioritise the protection of children during this period of economic and political instability Sri Lanka—As the crisis in Sri Lanka deepens, ECPAT International and our global membership are calling for increased protection of Sri Lanka’s children. A state of emergency has been declared as the country grapples with inflation and protesters take to […]

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PH gains US nod in fight vs human trafficking – Manila Bulletin
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PH gains US nod in fight vs human trafficking – Manila Bulletin

The United States government cited the Philippine government for its relentless efforts in fully achieving the minimum standards against trafficking in persons (TIP) amidt the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) disclosed on Saturday, July 23. This was based on the recently-issued 2022 US TIP report which placed the…

Telegraph response – Survivors must not be punished for coming forward
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Telegraph response – Survivors must not be punished for coming forward

This article is reprinted from its original location at Hope for Justice‘s website. It was pulled from their RSS feed for your education. Visit Hope for Justice’s news page by clicking here. Hope for Justice has joined with anti-trafficking and human rights organisations across the UK in issuing the below statement following the front-page story…