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.

Don’t Let Politicians & Big Tech Manipulate Your Concern for Children
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Don’t Let Politicians & Big Tech Manipulate Your Concern for Children

Child trafficking is real; it’s an incredibly heavy issue; and it’s universally abhorrent. Many people, like you, want to see children protected. People in positions of power understand this and are using it to try to manipulate the public for their own gain. This is not new. However, over the last several months, we’ve seen…

Conducting Anti-Trafficking Work Using a Racial Equity Lens
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Conducting Anti-Trafficking Work Using a Racial Equity Lens

Recently, there was a request for information made by the US State Department’s Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons. The Senior Policy Operating Group (SPOG) asked for input from key stakeholders and community members on how it can advance racial justice and equity in work combatting human trafficking. We’re glad this request was made, and…

UNODC Expertise Supports Senegal to Prevent and Investigate Human Trafficking Cases
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UNODC Expertise Supports Senegal to Prevent and Investigate Human Trafficking Cases

Dakar (Senegal), 31 March 2022 – The picturesque island of Gorée off the west coast of Africa is a popular tourist destination.  It is also a stark reminder of the continent’s tragic past during the Atlantic slave trade. Behind the elegant houses of former slave traders stands the ‘House of Slaves’, where men, women and…

A Call for Reports on The STOP APP
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A Call for Reports on The STOP APP

While the conflict in Ukraine continues to reverberate across the globe, it’s integral to ensure that all information regarding human trafficking and exploitation is accurate and verifiable. As STOP THE TRAFFIK and Traffik Analysis Hub are intelligence-led organisations, we endeavour to only share information that helps broaden our understanding of the unfolding situation amidst potential misinformation that can lead to increased fear or panic.

GLO.ACT holds second police training on investigation techniques in cases of human trafficking and migrant smuggling
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GLO.ACT holds second police training on investigation techniques in cases of human trafficking and migrant smuggling

Sulaymaniyah, KRI – 28 March 2022– The second of a three-part series of training for police and judicial investigators on the “Investigation of Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants” took place from 14 to 18 March 2022 in Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI). 29 officers from Baghdad, Diyala, Salaheddin, Anbar, Al-Qadisya and the…

Migrant worker rights: providing meaningful access to remedy is paramount
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Migrant worker rights: providing meaningful access to remedy is paramount

On 7 February 2022, Anti-Slavery International was proud to support the formal opening of the Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) in Mauritius, celebrated with a ribbon cutting event. We are proud to announce the official opening of the Migrant Resource Centre in Mauritius. The MRC works to improve access to remedy for migrant workers in Mauritius….

Costa Rica and Bangladesh cooperate against migrant smuggling and human trafficking between Asia and America
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Costa Rica and Bangladesh cooperate against migrant smuggling and human trafficking between Asia and America

Vienna (Austria), 25 March 2022 – Globally, many migrants experience violence, exploitation, and abuse during and after their migratory journey. As elsewhere, smuggled migrants and people on the move in vulnerable situations face significant dangers and threats while transiting across borders in Central America or the Caribbean, trying to reach their final destination – the…

Do Not Thwart Women’s Employment, Facilitate It: Indian Supreme Court Strikes Down Arbitrary Gender-Based Restrictions to Restaurant Orchestras
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Do Not Thwart Women’s Employment, Facilitate It: Indian Supreme Court Strikes Down Arbitrary Gender-Based Restrictions to Restaurant Orchestras

Image description: A group of women, many of whom are smiling or laughing.  The Indian Supreme Court recently delivered a pathbreaking judgment reminding the State of its obligation to facilitate the employment of women rather than thwarting it through discriminatory regulations in Hotel Priya v. State of Maharashtra and Ors. The Court heard a challenge […]

Targeted by Traffickers – Ukrainian Refugees at High Risk of Exploitation
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Targeted by Traffickers – Ukrainian Refugees at High Risk of Exploitation

Vienna (Austria), 24 March 2022 — One month into the war in Ukraine, millions of people, mainly women and children, continue to flee their homes. As long as the conflict continues, the risk of them being targeted by criminal networks grows. The United Nations Office on Drugs on Crime (UNODC), the leading entity within the…