United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country located in the eastern Arabian Peninsula. It is a federation of seven emirates, each with its own ruler and government. The UAE is known for its wealth and modern, developed economy. It is a major global hub for trade and tourism, and is home to some of the world’s tallest and most iconic buildings, such as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The UAE has a diverse population, with Emirati citizens making up a minority of the population. The official language of the UAE is Arabic, and Islam is the dominant religion.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country that has faced criticism for its treatment of migrant workers, many of whom are at risk of becoming victims of human trafficking. The country’s reliance on foreign labor has created opportunities for traffickers to exploit vulnerable individuals, particularly in domestic service, construction, and hospitality industries. Many migrant workers are subjected to debt bondage, where they are forced to pay exorbitant fees to recruitment agencies, leaving them in a position of servitude. The UAE government has taken steps to address the problem, including passing laws to protect domestic workers and providing training to law enforcement officials. However, the problem of human trafficking persists in the country.

 

Human trafficking by the numbers: New reports estimate millions of daily victims
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Human trafficking by the numbers: New reports estimate millions of daily victims

Trafficking and exploitation: how countries rank The Global Slavery Index, which includes forced marriage, ranks North Korea the worst: More than 1 in 10 people are estimated to be in conditions of modern slavery. In Eritrea, about 9 in 100 people are estimated to be modern slaves. About 3 in 100 people in Mauritania are…

ExplainSpeaking | Global Slavery Index: Where does India rank, and why are its findings contested?
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ExplainSpeaking | Global Slavery Index: Where does India rank, and why are its findings contested?

ExplainSpeaking-Economy is a weekly newsletter by Udit Misra, delivered in your inbox every Monday morning. Click here to subscribe Last week saw the publication of the Global Slavery Index 2023. According to it, on any given day in 2021, as many as 50 million people were living in “modern slavery”. Among these 50 million, 28 million…

How torture, inaction underpin UAE’s thriving sex trafficking industry
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How torture, inaction underpin UAE’s thriving sex trafficking industry

How torture, inaction underpin UAE’s thriving sex trafficking industry African women trafficked into the UAE are forced into debt and subjected to threats and violence, as they are kept in sexual slavery. The case of Christy Gold, who has been charged with sex trafficking in Nigeria, highlights the torment endured by these women in the…

U.S. among 17 countries that practice forced labor, a form of ‘modern slavery,’ report finds
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U.S. among 17 countries that practice forced labor, a form of ‘modern slavery,’ report finds

The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States in 1865, with one exception: compulsory labor in prisons. “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States,” it reads. Nearly 160 years later, the United States is one of…

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…

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…

Human Trafficking: A Global Security Concern – Modern Diplomacy
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Human Trafficking: A Global Security Concern – Modern Diplomacy

For the first time ever, there are women MPs in every single country on Earth, the Interparliamentary Union, IPU, said on Friday. In its latest annual report, the global body dedicated to promoting peace through parliamentary diplomacy and dialogue, also said that women’s participation has never been as diverse as it is in many countries…

The Bali Process Eighth Ministerial Conference, Co-Chairs' Statement – World | ReliefWeb
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The Bali Process Eighth Ministerial Conference, Co-Chairs' Statement – World | ReliefWeb

Joint Statement 11 February 2023 The Eighth Ministerial Conference and Third Government and Business Forum of the Bali Process on People Smuggling, Trafficking in Persons and Related Transnational Crime (Bali Process) co-chaired by the Foreign Ministers of Indonesia and Australia were held in Adelaide, Australia, 10 February 2023. The meetings reviewed developments in the Bali…

Interpol cites PNP's efforts vs human trafficking – Inquirer.net
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Interpol cites PNP's efforts vs human trafficking – Inquirer.net

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. (File photo from the Senate Public Relations and Information) MANILA, Philippines — The Interpol has lauded the Philippine National Police for its efforts in combating human trafficking and migrant smuggling as the country remains one of the largest exporters of human labor. During his presentation at the…

“One Nation Under Blackmail” author Whitney Webb Interview
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“One Nation Under Blackmail” author Whitney Webb Interview

Editor’s note: her claims are backed by significant documentation that deserves to be taken very seriously. Whitney Webb has been a professional writer, researcher and journalist since 2016. She has written for several websites and, from 2017 to 2020, was a staff writer and senior investigative reporter for Mint Press News. She currently writes for…