Survivor has ‘new life’ after four years of support
A survivor of human trafficking is now able to live independently after receiving four…
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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.
How the new law against forced labor in Xinjiang will impact fashion
On June 21, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) finally came into force. This law prevents any product partially or totally manufactured in Xinjiang, northwest China, from entering U.S. territory since it is assumed that these products are linked to forced labor. The Guardian reports on the scope of this law and its impact…
Modern slavery on the rise in U.K. care sector
Amid a significant labor shortage, the U.K.’s care sector is currently facing a surge in cases of labor exploitation and debt bondage, with a national modern slavery helpline hearing from […]
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Help combat modern slavery – GAWU Appeals | News Ghana
Edward Kareweh Mr Edward Kareweh, the General Secretary of the General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU), has called on stakeholders to come together to help eradicate child labour, forced labour and human trafficking to the barest minimum. He said, “…so we have been working in making sure that modern slavery which encompasses a number of areas…
Diving Deeper into the Facts Behind Human Trafficking
While researching the facts listed in our previous article, we found several pieces of information repeated across the internet that do not necessarily fit on a traditional fact sheet. We added those claims here as we dive deeper into the truth about human trafficking. As we addressed in our last blog post, we strive for…
Bristol couple who kept modern-day slaves jailed for human trafficking – Yahoo News
A modern slavery couple who forced vulnerable men to work in a carwash for free before taking their earnings have been jailed. ‘Ruthless’ Maros Tancos, 45, and Joanna Gomulksa recruited at least 29 people from Slovakia and Hungary to Bristol by promising them ‘a better life’. They have been jailed for 16 and 9 years…
A Call From Home: Inspired by the stories of male survivors
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. https://vimeo.com/721431463?embedded=true&source=vimeo_logo&owner=7630579 Leading anti-trafficking charity Hope for Justice has launched a new film telling the story of a male victim of modern slavery as…
Human Rights Act Reform – the Concern for Survivors of Modern Slavery
The UK Government is today introducing into Parliament its proposals to overhaul human rights…
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Top 5 Ways to Help Refugees Now – HS Today
World events like drought, famine, and increased severe weather are displacing more and more people around the globe. According to the Pew Research Center, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has resulted in the sixth largest outflow of refugees over the past sixty years. Over 100 million people are currently displaced. Many people are looking for…
Boys are being trafficked into football
By Moses Wangadia, Uganda Programme Director at Hope for Justice Football is a very…
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