United Kingdom

The United Kingdom (UK) is a country located off the northwest coast of continental Europe. It is made up of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The UK is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of government and Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state. The capital of the UK is London, which is also the largest city. The official language is English, and the currency is the British pound. The UK has a diverse population and a long and rich history. It is known for its cultural and artistic achievements, as well as its political and economic systems. The UK is a member of the United Nations, the European Union, and many other international organizations.

 

 

PH gains US nod in fight vs human trafficking – Manila Bulletin
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PH gains US nod in fight vs human trafficking – Manila Bulletin

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The United States government cited the Philippine government for its relentless efforts in fully achieving the minimum standards against trafficking in persons (TIP) amidt the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) disclosed on Saturday, July 23. This was based on the recently-issued 2022 US TIP report which placed the…

Child labour, caste discrimination closely linked in India: UN reportSEXI News
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Child labour, caste discrimination closely linked in India: UN reportSEXI News

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United Nations: Child labour, caste-based discrimination and poverty are closely linked in India, according to a United Nations report that highlighted contemporary forms of slavery, including severe discrimination against Dalit women in South Asia, that led them to All areas are systematically denied choices and freedoms. Life Tomoya Obokata, Special Rapporteur of the Human Rights…

Child Labour, Caste-Based Discrimination, Poverty Interlinked in India: UN – The Quint
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Child Labour, Caste-Based Discrimination, Poverty Interlinked in India: UN – The Quint

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Official data collected by the Forced Marriage Unit of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland suggests that a large majority of forced-marriage cases relate to Pakistan and, to a lower extent, to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India and Somalia. It noted that various States have taken legislative and other measures to address inequality and discrimination experienced by…

Modern slavery: Is Domestic Servitude a “Commercial Activity” Exempted from Diplomatic Immunity?
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Modern slavery: Is Domestic Servitude a “Commercial Activity” Exempted from Diplomatic Immunity?

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In the Supreme Court case of Basfar v Wong [2022] UKSC 20, Wong worked as a domestic helper for Saudi Arabian diplomat Basfar. Wong claimed to have been exploited by being forced to work from 7am to 11:30pm every day, with no holiday and rest breaks. She was required to standby by wearing a doorbell…

Addressing Human Trafficking: What’s Working And What’s Not – The Organization for World Peace – The Organization for World Peace
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Addressing Human Trafficking: What’s Working And What’s Not – The Organization for World Peace – The Organization for World Peace

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Following British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s recent announcement that the British government struck a 120-million-pound deal with the government of Rwanda to send asylum seekers there from the United Kingdom, discussions of how to effectively tackle the issue of human trafficking have sprung up around the world. Migrants are especially vulnerable to human trafficking, as…

Ukrainian refugees are targets for human trafficking – the US can help – The Hill
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Ukrainian refugees are targets for human trafficking – the US can help – The Hill

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In May, the European Union conducted a “hackathon” where they reviewed various online platforms to look for signs of trafficking. After combing through dating sites, housing and job sites, and advertisements claiming to help Ukrainian refugees, law enforcement ended up finding leads to several potential traffickers and victims. Similarly, a Facebook group designed to connect refugees with housing in…