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.

Michigan governor grants pardon to woman who survived human trafficking, served time in prison
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Michigan governor grants pardon to woman who survived human trafficking, served time in prison

A woman who served time in prison for crimes she committed while being human trafficked has been pardoned by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Leslie King spoke to Local 4 Investigator Karen Drew earlier this year and shared her story. She had tried to get her record expunged several times, but had no luck. She was…

Human trafficking – A grave issue – The Nation
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Human trafficking – A grave issue – The Nation

SAAIM AHMAD – Human trafficking has emerged as a grave issue of concern in modern times at both national as well as global levels. The developing world, including Pakistan, has been a soft target of this menace since long owing to various socio-economic and geographical circumstances. The main culprits of this heinous crime are criminal…

Migrant labourers suffer exploitation in India's sugar fields – Climate Home News
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Migrant labourers suffer exploitation in India's sugar fields – Climate Home News

This story is the second of Climate Home News’ four-part series “The human cost of sugar”, supported by the Pulitzer Center. Karan Gautam Wavhale, 20, wanted to join the Indian Army, but it was not to be. Instead, he became a labourer, travelling over 200km from his home in Koyal, in Maharashtra’s Beed district, to…

Seven human trafficking hotspots in Gauteng
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Seven human trafficking hotspots in Gauteng

The anti-trafficking campaign on Freedom Day by NGOs, A21, The National Freedom Network and Think Creative Africa has shared seven Gauteng suburbs which are human trafficking hotspots in the province. ALSO READ: Tebogo Thobejane slams fake human trafficking account [watch] SEVEN HOTSPOTS IN GAUTENG   According to the campaign Springs, Benoni, Fordsburg, Krugersdorp, Sunnyside, Vereeniging, and…

Washington police warn of alarming sex trafficking trend before holidays – Fox News
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Washington police warn of alarming sex trafficking trend before holidays – Fox News

The Washington police department that handled a murder case involving a father accused of stabbing his daughter’s 19-year-old boyfriend to death for allegedly selling her into a sex trafficking ring in the Seattle area issued a new warning Wednesday on the “fastest growing criminal industry in the world today.” The Spokane Police Department posted to…

Traffickers move online to search for victims – The Hindu
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Traffickers move online to search for victims – The Hindu

As her classroom moved online during the pandemic, 16-year old Preeti (name changed) got a brand new mobile phone to carry on with her studies. With it came an introduction to social media and end-to-end chatting apps. The young girl from Alwar district of Rajasthan soon met Amit (name changed) on ShareChat and friendship blossomed,…

Iowa Trafficker Sentenced to 22 Years
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Iowa Trafficker Sentenced to 22 Years

The Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery (NAHT) thanks all of our 1500 blog post/ newsletter subscribers for your support of our goal to end human trafficking/modern slavery in all its forms in Iowa. We wish you a joy-filled, healthy, and blessed holiday season and a happy and healthy new year, 2023. Governor’s Proclamation…

Two years on – trafficked sisters are stabilised and safe with family
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Two years on – trafficked sisters are stabilised and safe with family

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. Two years ago, Hope for Justice received two sisters into our Cambodia Lighthouse after they were rescued from exploitation on the streets. During…

CHR assures monitoring, assessment of cases involving child trafficking, abuse, exploitation
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CHR assures monitoring, assessment of cases involving child trafficking, abuse, exploitation

Commission on Human Rights (CHR) The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has assured its continuous monitoring and assessment of the findings by United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) Mama Fatima Singhateh on child trafficking, forced marriage and labor, and sexual exploitation of children in the Philippines. Also, the CHR said it “will continue to work with…