Migration

Migration refers to the movement of people from one place to another, typically for the purpose of settling in a new location. Migration can occur for a variety of reasons, including economic, political, social, and environmental factors. Some people migrate voluntarily, while others may be forced to migrate due to conflict, persecution, or other circumstances. Migration can have both positive and negative impacts on individuals and communities, and it is a complex and often controversial issue.

Main Drivers of Human Trafficking in Brazil
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Main Drivers of Human Trafficking in Brazil

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Brasília (Brazil) 16 September 2021 A new UNODC report on human trafficking trends in Brazil highlights how socio-economic vulnerability and the lack of decent employment opportunities are leading people into the hands of criminal networks who exploit them for profit. The publication, “National Report on Trafficking in Persons 2017-2020”, brings together knowledge and expertise from…

New cooperation with the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation
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New cooperation with the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation

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We are excited to announce that we started to partner with the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation in Vietnam to prevent  human trafficking (by reducing child migration) after the 2020 cyclones and floods. The Thua Thien-Hue province in Vietnam has in the past been a hotspot for child trafficking, specifically for exploitative labour in garment sweatshops in…

First Person: Human trafficking, migrant smuggling, still significant threats in Asia
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First Person: Human trafficking, migrant smuggling, still significant threats in Asia

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Martin Reeve is a Regional Adviser for GLO.ACT a joint European Union-UNODC programme which focuses on Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. He spoke to UN News from his base in Baghdad, the Iraqi capital. 

Disaster & Emerging Management Conference
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Disaster & Emerging Management Conference

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This week Freedom in Disasters will present on the Nexus of Disaster Management and Human Trafficking and it’s implications in the Australian context. It is time to explore this largely unaddressed area and equip emergency services with the right tools to combat slavery in disasters. Join us online this Friday at the 2021 Disaster & Emergency…

Iraqi Anti-Crime Officials Strengthen Cooperation with UNODC and Austrian Police
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Iraqi Anti-Crime Officials Strengthen Cooperation with UNODC and Austrian Police

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Vienna (Austria), 21 July 2021 – Senior Iraqi police officers have arrived in Austria to meet with experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to exchange expertise and discuss ways to cooperate closer to tackle the crimes of human trafficking and migrant smuggling. During the one-week visit, the officials will also…

RELEASE OF THE 2021 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT
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RELEASE OF THE 2021 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT

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This year’s Trafficking in Persons Report sends a strong message to the world that global crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and enduring discriminatory policies and practices, have a disproportionate effect on individuals already oppressed by other injustices. These challenges further compound existing vulnerabilities to exploitation, including human trafficking. We must break this…

Contributing to the International Body of Knowledge: Counter Human Trafficking Practices disrupting the Development Sector
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Contributing to the International Body of Knowledge: Counter Human Trafficking Practices disrupting the Development Sector

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Join us on this week on Friday at the 2021 Research in Development Impact (RDI) Network conference. Our board chair will discuss the topic of Counter Human Trafficking Practices in Disaster Response and Recovery. We will explore opportunities for disrupting the development sector in the Pacific and Southeast Asia.   This is a fantastic event where pathways…

Freedom in Disasters is recognised as a charitable non-profit organisation by the Austrian Government
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Freedom in Disasters is recognised as a charitable non-profit organisation by the Austrian Government

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Following the launch as for-impact, social enterprise in early 2021, Freedom in Disasters (FiD) sought to be officially recognised as charitable organisation. Headquartered in Vienna, FiD approached the Austrian Ministry of Finance to confirm that the organisational purpose is aligned to those of charitable organisations under §41 of the federal tax code. On May 25th,…

Paxton Sues Austin Eco Bilingual School Founder Accused of Labor Trafficking
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Paxton Sues Austin Eco Bilingual School Founder Accused of Labor Trafficking

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  Attorney General Ken Paxton today sued Austin Eco Bilingual School, a Spanish immersion preschool, accusing founder Adriana Rodriguez of labor trafficking. The victims found themselves in a dangerously mismanaged daycare that showed total disregard for immigration, labor, and child licensing laws. The foreign-born employees were lured to Texas with promises of lawful status, a decent salary and a rewarding career, but were…

Investigation: Corporations Are Profiting From Immigrant Detainees’ Labor. Some Say It’s Slavery.
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Investigation: Corporations Are Profiting From Immigrant Detainees’ Labor. Some Say It’s Slavery.

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In February, she sued the company for labor trafficking. Gonzalez spent those … to Attorney General Jeff Sessions, ICE and the Department of Labor calling on them to help GEO defend itself …