Human trafficking: Philippine president urges increased action. Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the President of the Philippines, has directed the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (Iacat) to intensify their endeavors against human trafficking. This action aims to uphold the country's Tier 1 classification, the highest designation conferred by the US State Department. As per Malacaang, the President intends…

From Ancient Chains to Modern Shadows. Tracing Slavery's Legacy in the UAE. The story of slavery continues to reverberate through time, manifesting itself in new and disturbing ways in the modern era. While the United Arab Emirates (UAE) stands as a beacon of progress and wealth, it has also gained the unfortunate distinction of being…

Climate Change and Human Trafficking. As the impacts of climate change continue to intensify, the world is witnessing a concerning trend. It is the increasing vulnerability of people to human trafficking. In 2021 alone, 23.7 million individuals were internally displaced by climate-related disasters. Many others have been crossing borders in search of relief from climate-induced…

Human Trafficking: The Alarming Case of India’s Missing Girls and Women. On July 30th, India, in harmony with the global community, observed World Day Against Trafficking in Persons for the year 2023, themed 'Reach Every Victim of Trafficking, Leave No One Behind.' Paradoxically, just four days prior, the government informed Parliament that, as per data…