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.

STOP THE TRAFFIK Ukraine Briefing 6 May 2022
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STOP THE TRAFFIK Ukraine Briefing 6 May 2022

STOP THE TRAFFIK & Traffik Analysis Hub regularly monitor events that will likely impact operational, human rights, and supply chain risk and provide briefing notes. With the recent invasion of Ukraine leading to severe disruption of supply chains and causing a refugee crisis in Europe, STOP THE TRAFFIK & Traffik Analysis Hub has provided an…

“Sugar dating” and “sugaring”
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“Sugar dating” and “sugaring”

This article is reprinted from The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) Dangers of “sugar dating” and “sugaring,” explained By: Jake Roberson, September 25, 2019  What is “sugar dating”? And how exactly does it relate to “sugaring”? Does it have anything to do with these “sugar babies” and “sugar daddies” you keep hearing about? Is…

‘Construction companies must act’ – Report reveals 33 businesses paid criminal gang who exploited victims of modern slavery
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‘Construction companies must act’ – Report reveals 33 businesses paid criminal gang who exploited victims of modern slavery

At least 33 businesses unknowingly paid an organised criminal gang who placed hundreds of…

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Georgia officials’ ties to human trafficking case expose problems in visa program, farm labor advocates say
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Georgia officials’ ties to human trafficking case expose problems in visa program, farm labor advocates say

The Georgia Department of Labor did not return multiple requests … director of the strategic initiative on labor trafficking at Polaris. “Migrant workers, including those in the United States …

Ukraine Crisis: Hope for Justice joins more than 25 human rights groups with urgent message to mobile networks
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Ukraine Crisis: Hope for Justice joins more than 25 human rights groups with urgent message to mobile networks

More than 25 human rights groups, including Hope for Justice, have written to the…

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Farm labor advocates, leaders concerned after reported human trafficking, ties to Georgia officials
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Farm labor advocates, leaders concerned after reported human trafficking, ties to Georgia officials

Farmworker advocates are concerned about revelations in a USA TODAY story published April 19 that revealed Georgia Department of Labor officials have ties to one of the largest U.S. human …

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Event
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Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Event

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Thank you, Amy [Solomon], for that kind introduction, and for your leadership of the Office of Justice Programs. And thank you to you and your team, Kris [Rose]. We would not be here today without the dedicated professionals of the Office for Victims of Crime and…

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‘From misery to hope’ – teenage boy returns to school after being exploited on a drugs farm

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