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.

 

Stiffer penalties for human traffickers in Tanzania – The East African
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Stiffer penalties for human traffickers in Tanzania – The East African

By APOLINARI TAIRO Tanzania has approved amendments to the local anti-human trafficking laws to include tougher penalties such as lifetime jail-terms and fines of up to Tsh200 million ($86,000). Attorney General Dr Eliezer Feleshi said the country needed to implement punitive measures to effectively shut down the vice. Read: UK, Dar partner to fight child trafficking…

From human trafficking victims to entrepreneurs – The Citizen
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From human trafficking victims to entrepreneurs – The Citizen

By Jacob Mosenda Dar es Salaam. Wahda Ally Malema was 17, broke and alone when she failed to continue with her studies in Form Two where her parents told her clearly that they did not have the ability to sponsor her education further. Without many options, she contacted her sister in Dar es Salaam who…

Iran Sentences 2 Women to Death for ‘Human Trafficking’
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Iran Sentences 2 Women to Death for ‘Human Trafficking’

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran has sentenced two women to death on charges of human trafficking, the country’s official IRNA news agency reported Monday, a penalty that sparked widespread condemnation online. Authorities accused the women — identified as Zahra Sedighi and Elham Chobdar — of “corruption on earth,” a term often used to describe…

Renee Jones Empowerment Center starts podcast to help human trafficking victims – News 5 Cleveland WEWS
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Renee Jones Empowerment Center starts podcast to help human trafficking victims – News 5 Cleveland WEWS

CLEVELAND — The Renee Jones Empowerment Center (RJEC) in Cleveland is taking its message about helping human trafficking victims to a global audience with a new podcast. The center, which opened in a small storefront on West 65th Street, has moved into a bigger space designed to help victims become survivors. “We have individual counseling, group counseling,…

2022 Trafficking in Persons Report – US Embassy and Consulate in Kazakhstan
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2022 Trafficking in Persons Report – US Embassy and Consulate in Kazakhstan

KAZAKHSTAN: TIER 2 The Government of Kazakhstan does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared with the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, if any, on its anti-trafficking capacity; therefore Kazakhstan remained…

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the 2022 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report Launch Ceremony – United States Department of State – Department of State
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the 2022 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report Launch Ceremony – United States Department of State – Department of State

  1. Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the 2022 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report Launch Ceremony – United States Department of State  Department of State
  2. US Demotes Indonesia, Promotes Thailand In Human Trafficking Report  Eurasia Review
  3. US State Department: Georgia maintaining “highest level” in combating trafficking  Agenda.ge
  4. Human trafficking: Bangladesh stays put in US ranking  The Daily Star
  5. India making significant efforts to eliminate human trafficking: US  Republic World
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300 Arrests in Global Crackdown on Human Trafficking Groups – HS Today
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300 Arrests in Global Crackdown on Human Trafficking Groups – HS Today

In an INTERPOL-led crackdown on the criminal groups behind human trafficking and migrant smuggling, authorities across 44 countries have rescued nearly 700 victims of human trafficking. Operation Weka II was carried out from June 12-17, where officers progressed cases and carried out intensified checks at border points. Results so far have yielded a total of…

121 arrests in operation against migrant smuggling and human trafficking – INTERPOL
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121 arrests in operation against migrant smuggling and human trafficking – INTERPOL

Operation Storm Makers busts criminal networks profiting from the movement of vulnerable men, women and children across borders. Organ traffickers in Turkey staged wedding photos between recipients and donors to mislead hospital ethics checks.  LYON, France – An INTERPOL-coordinated operation targeting migrant smuggling and human trafficking has triggered 121 arrests across 25 countries, prompting 193…

UNODC Unites Continents to Combat Migrant Smuggling
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UNODC Unites Continents to Combat Migrant Smuggling

Dubai, 1 April 2022. Every year, criminal networks smuggle thousands of migrants using long and dangerous transcontinental routes. Migrants from South Asia are smuggled into Gulf and West African countries, which are often used as “transit hubs”, before reaching South America or the Mediterranean shores. From South America, criminals use various routes through Central America…