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.

 

 

2022 TIP Report Underscores that Extensive Work is Needed to Improve Global Efforts to Protect People from Human Traffickers
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2022 TIP Report Underscores that Extensive Work is Needed to Improve Global Efforts to Protect People from Human Traffickers

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Terry FitzPatrick WASHINGTON – The 2022 U.S. State Department’s annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, which reviews responses by governments to combat human trafficking and forced labor worldwide, reveals that significant increases in political will and funding are needed to meaningfully improve global efforts to end forced labor and sex trafficking. The 2022 report chronicles…

Road Map to Freedom in Ghana
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Road Map to Freedom in Ghana

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Aspiring for a better livelihood, migrants from Cote d’Ivoire frequently cross the border to Ghana in search of greener and more fertile lands. Due to financial hardship, they were deceived into taking jobs without reviewing their authenticity and even gave out their children to labor. However, little do most migrants know that some “job opportunities” can lead to exploitation or human trafficking—something that frequently occurs in Ghanaian communities like Jamera. 

Situated on the border of Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire is an read more >

Free the Slaves Joins Discussion on Overseas Filipino Workers’ Rights
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Free the Slaves Joins Discussion on Overseas Filipino Workers’ Rights

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Immigrants and overseas Filipino workers (OFW) are vital to the Philippine economy. It’s estimated of the 109 million people residing in the Philippines, 1.77 million Filipinos are OFWs. Despite their important role in the Philippine economy, many of these seasonal workers lack the respect, care, and rights they deserve. Employers and government officials often do not understand or respect these workers. As a result, OFWs are vulnerable to exploitation, abuse, and trafficking.

OFWs are often the particular targets of traffickers due read more >

‘The new space is perfect’ – 22 girls relocate to new Lighthouse
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‘The new space is perfect’ – 22 girls relocate to new Lighthouse

ByEyes on Trafficking News

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. Hope for Justice has moved to a new Lighthouse in Cambodia, providing a safe haven for young survivors of human trafficking and modern…

Supreme Court Judgement handed down today: Diplomatic immunity no longer protects diplomats from civil claims of modern slavery
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Supreme Court Judgement handed down today: Diplomatic immunity no longer protects diplomats from civil claims of modern slavery

ByBilly Joe Cain

Date posted: 6 July 2022 Diplomats are normally protected from both criminal charges and civil cases in the countries where they are posted, but today the UK Supreme Court ruled that immunity does not apply in civil cases involving alleged modern slavery. In this case the diplomat, Mr Basfar, asserted that Ms Wong’s claim in the Employment…

World Insights: Human trafficking, forced labor feed modern slavery in U.S. – Xinhua
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World Insights: Human trafficking, forced labor feed modern slavery in U.S. – Xinhua

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Migrants wait outside a shelter near the Mexico-U.S. border in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, May 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei) A recent investigation by the Mexican daily Milenio, which looked into U.S. court documents, revealed the criminal organization sold 30 workers for 21,000 dollars, “as if they were cattle.” MEXICO CITY, July 9 (Xinhua) — Mexican-born Flor…

Missing woman found after being forced into prostitution
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Missing woman found after being forced into prostitution

ByEyes on Trafficking News

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 22-year-old woman has been moved to safety after being forced into prostitution by a human trafficker who posed as her boyfriend. Richard…

Immunity from prosecution for modern slavery challenged
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Immunity from prosecution for modern slavery challenged

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Diplomatic immunity enables perpetrators to exploit workers without any fear of prosecution or punishment, until this week, when a court ruled to remove that entitlement. Lawyers who brought the case called on the U.S. to follow the the U.K. Supreme Court’s lead, noting that their ruling is a world first. Migrant domestic workers have long…

UK Home Office launches new assault on the rights of modern slavery survivors
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UK Home Office launches new assault on the rights of modern slavery survivors

ByEyes on Trafficking News

These changes, which subject survivors to blame and shame, will push traumatised and stigmatised survivors further into hiding. We know this, because so many survivors have told us so. Whilst campaigning against Part 5 of the bill, one survivor told us that it took her months to disclose the details of her sexual and criminal…

How traffickers are using U.K. universities
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How traffickers are using U.K. universities

ByEyes on Trafficking News

The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) is a U.K. body whose role is to protect vulnerable and exploited workers. Through information it receives from inspections, the public, the industry, […]

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