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.

Strict monitoring system introduced to prevent human trafficking: Kerala CM Vijayan
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Strict monitoring system introduced to prevent human trafficking: Kerala CM Vijayan

The Kerala government along with the Centre has introduced a strict monitoring system to prevent human trafficking through illegal recruitment and visa fraud, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said in the state Assembly on Monday. Vijayan said that in order to take strict action on complaints of illegal recruitment and visa frauds, the state government has…

‘They kill you, they kidnap you, they rape you’: Trafficking victims speak of the dangers they face – NBC News
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‘They kill you, they kidnap you, they rape you’: Trafficking victims speak of the dangers they face – NBC News

The young woman, 15, left Tegucigalpa, Honduras in early March to come to the U.S. Her aunt, who lives in Florida, had paid a “coyote” $4,000 to cross her into U.S. territory. But after journeying several weeks, the smuggler left her lying on a street in the Mexican state of Puebla. There, what she thought…

Collective Liberty Launches Billboard in Times Square, Aiming to Change Public Narrative Around Human Trafficking – PR Newswire
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Collective Liberty Launches Billboard in Times Square, Aiming to Change Public Narrative Around Human Trafficking – PR Newswire

NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Award-winning national anti-trafficking organization Collective Liberty launched a summer billboard in Times Square in partnership with Neutron Media and generous donors. The ad is featured beside the NASDAQ ad space and above the Netflix ad Space in the prominent central location of Times Square. The campaign coincides with…

Sensitization on combating child trafficking held in WGH – The Shillong Times
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Sensitization on combating child trafficking held in WGH – The Shillong Times

Tura, Aug 2: A One Day Sensitization programme on the theme ‘Combating Child Trafficking’ was on Tuesday, organized under the banner of Azadi Ka Amrit Mohatsav at the District Auditorium in Tura. The programme was organised by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) in collaboration with State Commission for Protection of Child…

Civil society in Mexico calls for more progress to address human trafficking
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Civil society in Mexico calls for more progress to address human trafficking

The migration route from Central America through Mexico and into the U.S. can be fraught with danger for people on the move. Some end up trafficked into exploitative situations in Mexico, coerced by false job offers that promise a more stable life. “You don’t know if you’re going to arrive alive” One teenager shared her…

Weir: CEO of Ranch Hands Rescue discusses human trafficking – Cross Timbers Gazette
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Weir: CEO of Ranch Hands Rescue discusses human trafficking – Cross Timbers Gazette

Ranch Hands Rescue (RHR), in Argyle, is a human and animal sanctuary founded on hope and healing for the long-term recovery of trauma victims, special needs animals, and male survivors of sex trafficking. The RHR Counseling Center specializes in treating more complex trauma cases, such as victims of severe and repetitive abuse and people not…

How education fights human trafficking | FairPlanet
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How education fights human trafficking | FairPlanet

July 26, 2022 Human trafficking is a profitable, hidden and, at the same time, widespread crime. According to the NGO A21, whose mission is to abolish all kinds of modern slavery, it generates an average of $150 billion in revenue every year at the cost of the freedom and safety of about 40 million people…

How compliance can help prevent human trafficking | Article – Compliance Week
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How compliance can help prevent human trafficking | Article – Compliance Week

The International Compliance Association (ICA) is a professional membership and awarding body. ICA is the leading global provider of professional, certificated qualifications in anti-money laundering; governance, risk, and compliance; and financial crime prevention. ICA members are recognized globally for their commitment to best compliance practice and an enhanced professional reputation. To find out more, visit…

Supporting people displaced from Ukraine with safe employment: launch of new guidance
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Supporting people displaced from Ukraine with safe employment: launch of new guidance

1 August 2022 At Anti-Slavery International we continue to be concerned about the risk of modern slavery to those who have fled Ukraine. That’s why we have been working collaboratively with the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) alongside businesses, other civil society actors and wider networks to develop guidelines for supporting the safe employment of people…