Migrant

A migrant is a person who moves from one place to another, typically in search of work, education, or better living conditions. Migrants can be either internal, meaning they move within their own country, or international, meaning they move to another country. Migrants often face challenges and hardships, such as language barriers, discrimination, and lack of access to services and support. However, many migrants are also able to improve their lives and opportunities through their efforts to relocate. The phenomenon of migration has existed throughout human history, and continues to be a significant and complex issue in many parts of the world.

Seasonal workers in debt after being sent home early from U.K. farms
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Seasonal workers in debt after being sent home early from U.K. farms

Sajit* sold his shop in Nepal to go to the United Kingdom to work on a farm. “They told us six months will be good money for us,” he said. But just two months into the job, when he still had over £3,000 ($3,500 approximately) of debt to repay, he was told he had to…

U.K. can no longer claim to be a world leader in tackling modern slavery
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U.K. can no longer claim to be a world leader in tackling modern slavery

The UN is set to review the U.K.’s human rights record in its universal periodic review (UPR) this week, which is anticipated to result in strong recommendations regarding the U.K’s rollback of support and rights for modern slavery survivors. Steady rollback of rights and support Since it’s last review in 2017, the U.K. has steadily…

COP27: the impact of climate change on modern slavery must not be ignored
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COP27: the impact of climate change on modern slavery must not be ignored

7 November 2022 Image credit: Thammachak Sotiya, via Shutterstock. This year we have seen the devastating impact on human lives by environmental events, amplified by climate change, such as the floods in Pakistan and devastating drought in the Horn of Africa, caused by five years of lack of rain. We know that in many cases…

The False Patriotism of the Dominican Republic's Extreme Right (OPINION) – Latino Rebels
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The False Patriotism of the Dominican Republic's Extreme Right (OPINION) – Latino Rebels

Flag of the Dominican Republic Translation by Hector Luis Alamo In the Dominican Republic, the rise of the far right is shaking the very foundations of democracy, just as it is in the United States and Europe. One element that has facilitated this rise has been the irrational opposition to immigration. The vitality of democracy…

Sally Hayden: EU adds Egypt to the list of countries it is paying to keep migrants out
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Sally Hayden: EU adds Egypt to the list of countries it is paying to keep migrants out

On October 30th the first phase of an “€80 million border management programme” was signed between the EU and Egypt during a visit to Cairo by the EU’s commissioner for neighbourhood and enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi. The funding will assist Egypt’s border and coastguards, the Reuters news agency has reported, while providing for “the procurement of…

In the spotlight: the UK’s human rights and modern slavery record under review
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In the spotlight: the UK’s human rights and modern slavery record under review

04 November 2022 In our latest blog, Jo Baker, International Advocacy Manager, takes a look at the UN’s five-year human rights reviews, which will spotlight the UK in 2022. Image credit: Melinda Nagy, via Shutterstock. Every five years, the UK has a human rights health check at the United Nations, performed by other countries, and…

In Dialogue with Malawi, Experts of the Committee against Torture Commend Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking, Ask about Access to Lawyers and the Definition of Torture
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In Dialogue with Malawi, Experts of the Committee against Torture Commend Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking, Ask about Access to Lawyers and the Definition of Torture

The Committee against Torture today concluded its consideration of the initial report of Malawi, with Committee Experts commending efforts to combat human trafficking, and raising questions about access to lawyers and the definition of torture. Anna Racu, Committee Vice Chairperson and Co-Rapporteur for Malawi, said that it was positive that Malawi had adopted the Trafficking…

Australia Signs Anti-Slavery Accord with Thailand
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Australia Signs Anti-Slavery Accord with Thailand

Sydney — Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has signed an agreement in Thailand to support a new training center aimed at fighting human trafficking. The training center will give more help to victims of trafficking and will also make them not liable for any crimes committed during time as forced or coerced laborers. The…

510 human trafficking cases reported in Germany in 2021: Police – Inshorts
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510 human trafficking cases reported in Germany in 2021: Police – Inshorts

German Police and customs officials responded to 510 human trafficking cases in the country in 2021, which was an increase of 10% from the figure of 2020, the Federal Criminal Police Office said. The average age of the victims was 15 years, it added. The number of children affected due to trafficking was 23% higher…

Qatar government refuses to support fund for exploited workers
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Qatar government refuses to support fund for exploited workers

Amid growing pressure ahead of the World Cup on November 20, this week the Qatari labor minister Ali bin Samikh Al Marri refused to support a compensation fund for exploited migrant workers and the families of those workers who have died. Migrant worker concerns dismissed We are disappointed that Al Marri dismissed the Pay Up…