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Hundreds of victims held in modern-day slave conditions in Brazil, saved

Hundreds of victims held in modern-day slave conditions in Brazil, saved

Hundreds of victims held in modern-day slave conditions in Brazil, saved. Brazilian authorities conducted the country's largest joint operation in August, resulting in the rescue of 532 victims. The operation, which spanned over 22 states and the capital, Brasilia, involved over 200 inspections. Slavery in Brazil is legally defined as forced labor, encompassing debt bondage,…

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Alarming Surge in Human Trafficking Reports in Australia

Alarming Surge in Human Trafficking Reports in Australia

Alarming Surge in Human Trafficking Reports in Australia. Australia is grappling with an alarming increase in human trafficking reports, with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) receiving 340 complaints of offenses, including forced marriage and sexual servitude, during the 2022/23 financial year. This represents a significant uptick from the previous year, signaling both an increase in…

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Cyber-Enabled Human Trafficking

Cyber-Enabled Human Trafficking

Cyber-Enabled Human Trafficking. Interpol's operation targeting cyber-enabled human trafficking has unveiled a disturbing trend – the globalization of this criminal industry beyond its Southeast Asian origins. The coordinated effort involved law enforcement agencies from over 20 countries, conducting inspections at trafficking and smuggling hotspots globally. These locations were not only used for physically transporting victims…

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2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Brazil

2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Brazil

2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Brazil. The extended duration of over 10 years for trafficking convictions fosters a culture of impunity, undermining the justice system. Labor traffickers often face administrative penalties rather than imprisonment due to insufficient evidence collection, failing to serve as a deterrent and denying justice to victims. The struggle against sex trafficking,…

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How to Identify Fake Job Adverts Linked to Human Trafficking

International Flight Grounded: Human Trafficking Investigation Unfolds

International Flight Grounded: Human Trafficking Investigation Unfolds. In a recent episode a flight carrying 276 Indian passengers en route to Mumbai faced an unexpected four-day grounding in France. Operated by the Romanian charter company Legend Airlines, the flight had originated in Dubai and landed at the Vatry airport for a technical stopover. The investigation,…

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How to Identify Fake Job Adverts Linked to Human Trafficking

How to Identify Fake Job Adverts Linked to Human Trafficking

How to Identify Fake Job Adverts Linked to Human Trafficking. In the digital age, the rise of fake job adverts has become a troubling gateway for human traffickers to exploit unsuspecting jobseekers. These deceptive schemes involve scammers posting enticing job listings to lure individuals seeking employment into exploitative situations. To protect yourself and others from…

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Human Trafficking Myth vs Reality

Human Trafficking Myth vs Reality

Human Trafficking Myth vs Reality. In the prevailing narrative, the specter of human trafficking often conjures images of shadowy illegal enterprises, hidden from the public eye. However, the stark reality tells a different story, challenging the common myth that human trafficking exclusively thrives in clandestine, underground industries. Human trafficking cases have emerged across a spectrum…

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Understanding the Difference Between Migrant Smuggling and Human Trafficking

Understanding the Difference Between Migrant Smuggling and Human Trafficking. In the realm of illicit activities that exploit human lives, two interconnected but distinct crimes often blur the lines for those seeking a better life: migrant smuggling and human trafficking. Understanding these differences is crucial for policymakers, law enforcement, and society as a whole to effectively…

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Understanding the Diversity of Victims

Understanding the Diversity of Victims

Understanding the Diversity of Victims. Contrary to common misconceptions, there is no single profile of a trafficking victim. Victims can come from any background, regardless of race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, education level, or citizenship status. However, human traffickers often exploit individuals from marginalized communities and…

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Anti-corruption experts address human trafficking and migrant smuggling

Anti-corruption experts address human trafficking and migrant smuggling

Anti-corruption experts address human trafficking and migrant smuggling. In a recent Bangkok conference hosted by the UNODC, the RSO of the Bali Process, and Thailand's Anti-Corruption Commission, over a hundred experts from Asia and the Pacific explored the intricate link between corruption and transnational crimes like human trafficking and migrant smuggling. Rebecca Miller, Regional Coordinator…

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Human Rights Watch: Mass Surveillance in the UAE Threatens Rights

Human Rights Watch: Mass Surveillance in the UAE Threatens Rights

Human Rights Watch: Mass Surveillance in the UAE Threatens Rights. Human Rights Watch (HRW) has expressed alarm over the extensive surveillance conducted by Emirati authorities during the 28th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Dubai. The human rights organization contends that such surveillance not only…

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2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Thailand

2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Thailand

2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Thailand. The Government of Thailand falls short of meeting minimum standards for elimination, maintaining its Tier 2 status. Inconsistent and ineffective interviewing practices during labor inspections and victim identification processes have left many trafficking victims unidentified, particularly those exploited in forced labor. Insufficient efforts to protect victims involved in cyber…

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