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.

 

Cuba sanctions 12 accused of human trafficking from 5 to 20 years in prison
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Cuba sanctions 12 accused of human trafficking from 5 to 20 years in prison

The Supreme People’s Court (TSP) of Cuba sentenced 12 people accused of the crimes of trafficking, corruption of minors and pimping were sentenced to between 5 and 20 years in prison, according to a report published this Friday by the island’s Foreign Ministry. “Of all the cases filed for the crimes of pimping and trafficking…

Abuses on US bases in Persian Gulf ensnare legions of migrant workers – Stars and Stripes
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Abuses on US bases in Persian Gulf ensnare legions of migrant workers – Stars and Stripes

Foreign workers (migrant workers) for defense contractors on at least four U.S. military bases in the Persian Gulf are trapped in their jobs by abusive employment practices that they say prevent them from returning home or even looking for better work in the region, more than 30 current and former workers said in interviews. Many…

Advocates say the number of labor trafficking victims is vastly undercounted | 90.5 WESA
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Advocates say the number of labor trafficking victims is vastly undercounted | 90.5 WESA

Listen to original here. LEILA FADEL, HOST: Greselda De Leon says she came to Boston to make money for her family in the Philippines but was treated like a slave. Jenifer McKim from our partner station GBH News reports De Leon’s story is more common in the United States than most people understand. JENIFER MCKIM,…

For labor trafficked immigrants, T-visas are a life-saving but flawed relief – WGBH
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For labor trafficked immigrants, T-visas are a life-saving but flawed relief – WGBH

In 2018, the police came to a home in Saugus, Massachusetts, to rescue Anabelle Masalon, a Filipina housekeeper who had been essentially a prisoner of the family from the United Arab Emirates that employed her. She had been forced to work 21-hour days, earning no more than $400 a month, unable to leave the house…

Ethical recruitment holds the key to preventing human trafficking – Business Daily
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Ethical recruitment holds the key to preventing human trafficking – Business Daily

Columnists Tuesday October 18 2022 Kenya has over 600 private recruitment agencies (PRAs) that find job placements for Kenyans beyond the borders, especially in Gulf Cooperation Council countries mainly Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates which are in need of semi-skilled labourers. But only 40 percent of these agencies are registered with the National…

Trafficking Inc.: Forced labor in Massachusetts – WGBH
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Trafficking Inc.: Forced labor in Massachusetts – WGBH

Melba regularly showed up at Boston Children’s Hospital in 2018 to accompany a child she cared for who was being treated there. But nobody noticed — or asked about — Melba’s own suffering. The petite Filipina was miserable, working more than 100 hours a week as a maid and nanny, earning between $400 and $550…

UAE, UN train specialists in fighting human trafficking | Crime – Gulf News
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UAE, UN train specialists in fighting human trafficking | Crime – Gulf News

Screenshot of virtual press conference announcing the launch of the training Dubai: A group of 118 trainees from regional law enforcement agencies will engage in the latest edition of a programme for human trafficking specialists to gain investigation skills and the latest methods in detecting human trafficking rings. During a press conference held virtually, Major…