Qatar

Qatar is a small, wealthy country located on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East. It is known for its vast oil and natural gas reserves, and has become a major player in the global energy market. In recent years, Qatar has also emerged as a center for international trade and investment, with a rapidly growing economy and a strong focus on infrastructure development. However, the country has also faced criticism for its treatment of migrant workers, who make up a significant portion of the labor force. These workers often face poor working conditions, low wages, and restrictions on their rights and freedoms. Qatar has taken some steps to address these issues, but there is still much work to be done to ensure that all workers in the country are treated fairly and with respect.

 

Slavery Unravelled – Conversations PODCAST: Modern Slavery – A history and introduction

Slavery Unravelled – Conversations PODCAST: Modern Slavery – A history and introduction

Be Slavery Free (beslaveryfree.com) has a new awesome resource… a weekly podcast! We have more enslaved people in the world now than any other point in human history. It’s called Modern Slavery, but slavery has been around for a long time. The trade is in people but the currency is hope. Stories and history, laws…

Human Trafficking Statistics By Age, Venue, Type and Region – Enterprise Apps Today
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Human Trafficking Statistics By Age, Venue, Type and Region – Enterprise Apps Today

Introduction Human Trafficking Statistics: Today, we reside in a modern world but yet there is not a single day when illegal activities do not happen. Unfortunately, illegal activities are focused more on girls and women. Sexual violence in such cases badly affects their physical, emotional as well as mental health. And surprisingly, even developed countries…

Lusail University launches two master programmes in collaboration with UN agencies
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Lusail University launches two master programmes in collaboration with UN agencies

As part of Lusail University’s expansion of academic programmes at the master’s level, the university yesterday launched master programmes in International Criminal Justice and in International Affairs and Public Policy. The first is in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) while the second is in collaboration with the United Nations…

DMW boosts campaign vs human trafficking – The Manila Times
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DMW boosts campaign vs human trafficking – The Manila Times

(UPDATE) AMID calls by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to put an end to modern-day slavery, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan Ople on Tuesday vowed to intensify the DMW’s awareness campaign against illegal recruitment and human trafficking, particularly those being undertaken through social media. At the same time, Ople called on the 11 member…

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) Q4 2022 Earnings Call Transcript
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Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) Q4 2022 Earnings Call Transcript

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) Q4 2022 Earnings Call Transcript February 14, 2023 Operator: Good day, everyone and welcome to today’s Q4 2022 Earnings. It is now my pleasure to turn the conference over to Ms. Jackie Burka. Jackie Burka: Thank you. Good morning, everyone and welcome to Marriott’s fourth quarter 2022 earnings call. On the…

Investigations Team Tracks and Rescues Female Before Exploitation Occurs
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Investigations Team Tracks and Rescues Female Before Exploitation Occurs

Our investigations team was recently informed of Asha*, a female en route to Kuwait for promised employment. Her husband, Sitaram*, was a mason in their village in South Asia, but due to chronic leg pain, he was unable to walk properly and struggled to provide for his family. Their economic situation was dire as they…

Man in court for human trafficking
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Man in court for human trafficking

Prosper Dembedza-Herald Correspondent A Harare man yesterday appeared in court on allegations of assisting eight Pakistanis enter the country illegally. Pax Muringazuva was facing human trafficking charges when he appeared before Denis Mangosi and was remanded out of custody on $300 000 bail with stringent conditions. The State alleged that harboured eight Pakistan nationals at…

The 2022 World Cup: from Soccer to Human Rights Violations & Geopolitics
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The 2022 World Cup: from Soccer to Human Rights Violations & Geopolitics

It is not news that Qatar, a country with serious human rights violations, was chosen to host this year’s World Cup. Migrant workers have been the most affected by the nation’s kafala system, with abuses, exploitation, injuries, and death, while the most vulnerable – including women and LGBTQ+ people – are subjected to verbal, physical,…

U.S. and Qatar agree to jointly promote labor protection and combat human trafficking
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U.S. and Qatar agree to jointly promote labor protection and combat human trafficking

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani have signed a letter of cooperation to combat the crime of human trafficking and implement “fair practices” in labor recruitment. The foreign ministers of both countries have agreed to promote and implement measures to…

Investors warn food companies about risk of forced labour on UK farms | Financial Times
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Investors warn food companies about risk of forced labour on UK farms | Financial Times

Investors with £800bn in assets have called on food retailers and the UK government to eliminate risks of debt bondage and forced labour on UK farms, as concerns build that the country’s immigration system is exposing migrant workers to abuse. Asset managers including Schroders, Sarasin & Partners and Quilter Cheviot have warned that the UK…