Modern Slavery

Modern slavery is a term used to describe situations in which individuals are forced to work or provide services under conditions that are exploitative and abusive. Modern slavery can take many different forms, such as human trafficking, forced labor, debt bondage, or forced marriage. Victims of modern slavery are often deprived of their freedom and are unable to leave their situation due to threats, violence, or other forms of coercion. Modern slavery is a global problem and affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. It is condemned by international law and is a violation of human rights.

 

 

Expanding Our Anti-Trafficking Work into Ecuador – Love Justice International
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Expanding Our Anti-Trafficking Work into Ecuador – Love Justice International

“We have been praying for over 15 years to be able to do what we’re starting right now.” Melania Toledo, our new project manager in Ecuador, shared on a staff Zoom call the story of how her organization, Fundación Casa Mis Sueños, came to partner with Love Justice this year. Since modern slavery happens in…

New Coalition Says It’s Time to Stop Slavery
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New Coalition Says It’s Time to Stop Slavery

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. As members of the new Coalition to Stop Slavery, Hope for Justice and 16 other anti-trafficking organisations are hoping this year’s Anti-Slavery Day…

Forced labor camp survivor suing British government for “dragging its heels”
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Forced labor camp survivor suing British government for “dragging its heels”

  “I’m lucky I’m in a free country now. But I can’t not think about people who I left behind. I don’t know what happened to them, what kind of horrors they have been subjected to.” Erbakit Otarbay has escaped forced labor and torture at a Uyghur Region labor camp where he had been detained…

British cyclist in US trek to raise awareness of modern slavery in sports – Oxford Mail
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British cyclist in US trek to raise awareness of modern slavery in sports – Oxford Mail

A British cyclist is riding between several cities on the east coast of America during October to “show a red card” to people trafficking in sport. Gordon Miller, from London, began his campaign in Charlottesville, Virginia on October 5 heading south towards North Carolina. He hopes to complete the ride in Washington DC on October…

Samaritan House 8th Annual Women Against Violence Luncheon raises awareness of human trafficking
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Samaritan House 8th Annual Women Against Violence Luncheon raises awareness of human trafficking

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.  — Human trafficking is often described as a form of modern slavery, and Virginia is not immune. Since its inception in 2016, the Hampton Roads Human Trafficking Task Force has confirmed 325 cases of human trafficking in our region, including 67 minors. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Friday, afternoon Samaritan House…

‘Someone helped me, so I would like to help someone else’, says survivor of modern slavery
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‘Someone helped me, so I would like to help someone else’, says survivor of modern slavery

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. A man who was exploited for forced labour by his landlord and left homeless is now safe, free and is pursuing a career…

A Guide To Understanding Sex Trafficking & Supporting Survivors – Love What Matters
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A Guide To Understanding Sex Trafficking & Supporting Survivors – Love What Matters

What is sex trafficking? Sex trafficking is the act of forcing or deceiving an individual into prostitution. Victims may be coerced into prostitution for an unknown period of time, while in other cases victims are coerced in prostitution until a debt is paid off, otherwise known as debt bondage. How does sex trafficking work? Sex…

ATEST Requests Biden-Harris Administration Dedicate $1.25 Billion to Combat Human Trafficking in Fiscal Year 2024
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ATEST Requests Biden-Harris Administration Dedicate $1.25 Billion to Combat Human Trafficking in Fiscal Year 2024

ATEST Requests Biden-Harris Administration Dedicate $1.25 Billion to Combat Human Trafficking in Fiscal Year 2024 October 5, 2022 • 12:42 pm • Terry FitzPatrick WASHINGTON – The scale of forced labor is increasing worldwide, and the Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking (ATEST) is recommending the U.S. government increase funding to meet the growing human…

Why modern slavery risks ‘falling off procurement’s radar’ – Supply Management – CIPS
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Why modern slavery risks ‘falling off procurement’s radar’ – Supply Management – CIPS

Procurement and supply professionals are being warned not to let the issue of slavery become “sidelined” as the post of UK anti-slavery commissioner remains unfilled. Malcolm Harrison, group CEO of CIPS, said procurement teams must stay alert to the risk of labour abuses as the government agrees an increase in the number of visas for…