Foreign National

In the context of human trafficking, a Foreign National refers to a person who is not a citizen or resident of the country in which they are being trafficked. Foreign nationals are particularly vulnerable to trafficking due to their lack of legal protections, social networks, and knowledge of the local language and culture.

Traffickers may target foreign nationals through a variety of means, such as false job offers, promises of education or travel opportunities, or by exploiting their immigration status. Once trafficked, foreign nationals may be subjected to a range of exploitative conditions, such as forced labor, debt bondage, or sex trafficking.

Foreign nationals who are trafficked may face additional challenges in accessing support and services, such as legal aid, healthcare, and social assistance. Language barriers, fear of deportation, and lack of familiarity with local institutions and laws can all make it difficult for victims to seek help or report their exploitation.

Efforts to combat human trafficking must take into account the particular vulnerabilities faced by foreign nationals, and ensure that support and protection services are accessible to all victims, regardless of their nationality or immigration status. This may include measures to increase awareness and outreach to migrant communities, as well as policies and programs to protect the rights of migrant workers and prevent the exploitation of vulnerable populations.

 

 

Council of Europe anti-trafficking expert body says Belarus failed to prevent human trafficking
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Council of Europe anti-trafficking expert body says Belarus failed to prevent human trafficking

The Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action Against Human Trafficking (GRETA) has its second evaluation report on the implementation of the Council of Europe Anti-trafficking Convention by Belarus. The report assesses progress in the implementation of the Convention since the publication of the first evaluation report by GRETA in 2017 and until July…

Nine businesses in Preah Sihanouk province closed due to suspected links to human trafficking
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Nine businesses in Preah Sihanouk province closed due to suspected links to human trafficking

Nine business locations in Preah Sihanouk province were suspected to be involved in human trafficking activities, leading the authorities to shut down five of them, while the other four have been told to temporarily halt their operations while investigations continue. The shutdown is the result of the operations against human trafficking launched by the government…

For labor trafficked immigrants, T-visas are a life-saving but flawed relief – WGBH
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For labor trafficked immigrants, T-visas are a life-saving but flawed relief – WGBH

In 2018, the police came to a home in Saugus, Massachusetts, to rescue Anabelle Masalon, a Filipina housekeeper who had been essentially a prisoner of the family from the United Arab Emirates that employed her. She had been forced to work 21-hour days, earning no more than $400 a month, unable to leave the house…

Greek police bust human trafficking ring in Patras, Athens; Greek and foreign nationals arrested
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Greek police bust human trafficking ring in Patras, Athens; Greek and foreign nationals arrested

Greek police have dismantled a major human trafficking ring in the port city of Patras and Athens leading to the arrests of Greek and foreign nationals.  Five Greek nationals and four Pakistani, Azerbaijani and Indian nationals were arrested for trafficking migrants from Evros to the mainland, after a broad-scale operation by Security Directorate of Patras….

Davis calls on UN to ‘step up’ on human trafficking
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Davis calls on UN to ‘step up’ on human trafficking

By KHRISNA RUSSELL Tribune Chief Reporter [email protected] AS he spoke of his administration’s plans to fortify the country’s borders in a bid to stave off increased migrant crossings, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis revealed that The Bahamas opted not to sign a declaration that suggested nations host undocumented people last June. While 20 countries signed…

Trafficking Inc.: Forced labor in Massachusetts – WGBH
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Trafficking Inc.: Forced labor in Massachusetts – WGBH

Melba regularly showed up at Boston Children’s Hospital in 2018 to accompany a child she cared for who was being treated there. But nobody noticed — or asked about — Melba’s own suffering. The petite Filipina was miserable, working more than 100 hours a week as a maid and nanny, earning between $400 and $550…

Two charged with human trafficking of undocumented migrants at Delimara
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Two charged with human trafficking of undocumented migrants at Delimara

A court has denied bail to two men accused of criminal conspiracy and human trafficking in connection with the arrival of 10 undocumented Bangladeshi nationals at Delimara in September. Four Syrian men, who were arraigned separately, received suspended sentences after pleading guilty to related charges. Inspector Karl Roberts and Lydon Zammit issued criminal conspiracy and…

Salt and light on human trafficking | Opinion | hpj.com
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Salt and light on human trafficking | Opinion | hpj.com

Editor’s note: PBJ Learning is non-denominational. Human trafficking is a serious problem but certainly one that is easy to not spend any time on unless you have personally been affected. At a recent conference Dr. Katherine Welch from Indiana had just returned from 20 years in Thailand and she shared what she witnessed regarding trafficking…

More Pogo workers rescued | Inquirer News
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More Pogo workers rescued | Inquirer News

MANILA, Philippines — In separate raids in southern Metro Manila this week, police rescued 63 foreign nationals, all Asians, believed to be victims of human trafficking and forced to work for Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos), officials said on Friday. Police Maj. Gen. Eliseo Cruz, chief of the Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management, said…

Solutionaries: How ‘modern slavery’ thrives in the U.S. through visa programs
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Solutionaries: How ‘modern slavery’ thrives in the U.S. through visa programs

Houston – Sex trafficking and human smuggling make big headlines in Texas. They are both forms of human trafficking that victimizes many. Yet experts say another form of trafficking that is easier to accomplish is creating what many consider modern day slavery. It is called labor trafficking and the traffickers take advantage of the current…