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Story of a Migrant Worker

ByEyes on Trafficking News August 4, 2022September 24, 2022

West India is one of the largest migration corridors in the world. It’s estimated that 9 million Indian migrants are working in the Persian Gulf region. Many are employed in low-profile jobs such as construction jobs, food service, or even domestic positions. Oftentimes, these workers are paid for their hard work and provided with food and housing for their services. But, that’s not always the case.

The less fortunate Indian migrant workers are victims of hazardous labor or even labor trafficking. read more >

Using Graffiti to Prevent Modern Slavery

ByEyes on Trafficking News January 20, 2022September 24, 2023

The writing’s on the wall – literally. Free the Slaves partner MSEMVS has been painting messages in Indian communities to educate people about the risks of leaving home to find work.

Thousands of Indian laborers migrate each year to the Middle East. For many, it’s a journey into modern slavery.

Free the Slaves and Verité are working with Indian community groups to disseminate information about the warning signs of exploitative foreign work opportunities. One of the best read more >

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