Slave Labor

Slave labor refers to a form of forced labor in which individuals are made to work against their will, often under brutal conditions and for little or no pay. Slave labor has a long and tragic history and continues to be a problem in many parts of the world, including in industries such as agriculture, mining, and manufacturing. The use of slave labor is illegal in most countries, but it persists due to factors such as poverty, corruption, and lack of enforcement.

 

London’s First Organ Trafficking Trial
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London’s First Organ Trafficking Trial

ByEyes on Trafficking News

A Nigerian senator’s arrest marks the spread of a common Third World crime into new territory. Nigerian Senate president Bukola Saraki (R) and his deputy Ike Ekweremadu (L) leave the courtroom after being charged with falsifying parliamentary rules to get elected in Abuja, on June 27, 2016. (Philip Ojisua/AFP via Getty Images) The only surprising…

“Human trafficking, slavery & sexual exploitation,” from Afghanistan War Victims’ Voices
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“Human trafficking, slavery & sexual exploitation,” from Afghanistan War Victims’ Voices

ByAdam Zarnowski

Afghanistan War Victims’ Voices – PRESS RELEASE CONGRESS from The Hague Remarks at The Hague, Netherlands, on June 23rd, 2022 Regarding Crimes Against Humanity in Afghanistan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w21uGV88IU?t=2924 Some people are blocked from the audio, so be sure to turn on closed captions. Good afternoon, my name is Adam Zarnowski and I will be speaking about…

Refugees risk being exploited and abused in Malaysia’s food industry
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Refugees risk being exploited and abused in Malaysia’s food industry

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Malaysian law does not recognize refugees so many are forced to work informally, thus running the risk of being subjected to exploitation. In a report by Al Jazeera, testimonies from refugees in Kuala Lumpur provide evidence of the situation. Mirron (not her real name) arrived from Somalia in 2018 and had no knowledge of what…

Toxic tiles: the floors we walk on could be made with forced labor
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Toxic tiles: the floors we walk on could be made with forced labor

ByEyes on Trafficking News

The vinyl flooring industry is experiencing a boom in the U.S. and other wealthy countries. At chain stores like Home Depot, being able to purchase vinyl flooring –  what the […]

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Australia’s prisons are also a source of forced labor
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Australia’s prisons are also a source of forced labor

ByEyes on Trafficking News

As part of the Abolish Slavery National Network Freedom United is campaigning against the poor conditions facing incarcerated people in U.S. prisons. Together we are saying, “No slavery, no exceptions.” Because of the exception clause – or the punishment clause –  of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, incarcerated people in the U.S. can…

Refugees at risk: UN uncovers human trafficking at camp in Malawi
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Refugees at risk: UN uncovers human trafficking at camp in Malawi

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Now measures are underway to dismantle the human trafficking networks operating within the Dzaleka Refugee Camp, identify and rescue their victims, and bring those responsible to justice. “The situation was much worse than we first envisaged,” says UNODC’s Maxwell Matewere, who initially visited the camp in October 2020, where he trained camp staff and law…

Climate change and modern slavery: the nexus that cannot be ignored
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Climate change and modern slavery: the nexus that cannot be ignored

ByEyes on Trafficking News

8 June 2022 As IIED launches new research demonstrating that climate change not only increases vulnerability but is leading to modern slavery, our CEO Jasmine O’Connor, reflects on the evidence so far and what needs to happen now. A ruined house a little way down the valley from a mudslide. The brown mark shows how…

Human trafficking in Norway: progress on legislative reforms, but should avoid rapid deportations of foreigners without screening for potential victims of trafficking 
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Human trafficking in Norway: progress on legislative reforms, but should avoid rapid deportations of foreigners without screening for potential victims of trafficking 

ByEyes on Trafficking News

The Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) has published its third evaluation report on Norway focusing on human trafficking victims’ access to justice and effective remedies. The report also assesses developments since the publication of GRETA’s second evaluation report on Norway as regards the implementation of the…

Law preventing all imports from Uyghur region comes into effect
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Law preventing all imports from Uyghur region comes into effect

ByEyes on Trafficking News

A story in Sustainable Brands reviews the impact of the law and how corporations will be required to provide transparency regarding their supply chains. The role of corporations and the lack of due diligence In a conversation with Sustainable Brands, Joanna Ewart-James, Executive Director of Freedom United, noted: “Companies are responsible for ensuring that the…