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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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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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Human Trafficking Data Collection Activities, 2023

Human Trafficking Data Collection Activities, 2023

Human Trafficking Data Collection Activities, 2023. This report provides comprehensive insights into the state of human trafficking in the United States, covering ongoing and completed efforts to measure and analyze its nationwide incidence. In fiscal year 2021, there was a notable 49% increase, with 2,027 individuals referred to U.S. attorneys for human trafficking offenses compared…

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Modern Slavery in Nigeria

Modern Slavery in Nigeria

Modern Slavery in Nigeria. Nigeria ranks fifth in Africa for modern slavery prevalence, with 1.6 million individuals affected, equating to 7.8 per thousand people. Forced labor cases, particularly in the informal sector, impact both genders, with males exploited in various sectors and females predominantly affected by domestic servitude. Forced commercial sexual exploitation and forced marriages,…

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Corruption as a Facilitator of Smuggling of Migrants and Trafficking in Persons

Corruption as a Facilitator of Smuggling of Migrants and Trafficking in Persons

Corruption as a Facilitator of Smuggling of Migrants and Trafficking in Persons. The 2021 research report by UNODC and the RSO of the Bali Process underscores the pervasive nature of corruption in human trafficking and migrant smuggling across Southeast Asia. The report reveals that corruption occurs at every stage of these illicit activities, involving…

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2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Nigeria

2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Nigeria

2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Nigeria. While the Government of Nigeria has demonstrated efforts to combat human trafficking, it falls short of meeting minimum standards for elimination and maintaining its Tier 2 status. Despite progress, critical deficiencies persist. Positive strides include an uptick in investigations, prosecutions, and convictions, with a focus on officials allegedly involved…

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UNODC Report Reveals Disturbing Trends in Human Trafficking from Nigeria to the UAE

UNODC Report Reveals Disturbing Trends in Human Trafficking from Nigeria to the UAE

UNODC Report Reveals Disturbing Trends in Human Trafficking from Nigeria to the UAE. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) recently released a comprehensive report shedding light on the disconcerting prevalence of human trafficking originating from Nigeria. The report paints a troubling picture, indicating that trafficking from Nigeria extends beyond borders, notably reaching…

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Human Trafficking in the US

Human Trafficking in the US

Human trafficking in the US. This report analyzes data from the National Human Trafficking Hotline spanning January 2020 to August 2022. Despite the global crisis, trafficking persisted, with the report shedding light on the nuanced trends and impacts observed during these challenging years. By exploring its top findings, the report aims to provide insights into…

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SDGs, climate justice vital for stopping human trafficking: UN expert says

SDGs, climate justice vital for stopping human trafficking: UN expert says

SDGs, climate justice vital for stopping human trafficking: UN expert says. The heightened risks of trafficking in the context of climate change are rooted in existing and persistent inequalities, in poverty, in racism, and in discrimination. These heightened risks and vulnerability to exploitation are not inevitable or fixed, nor are they inherent in the human…

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The Trafficking Inc. investigation

The Trafficking Inc. investigation: A new ICIJ investigation delves into interconnected webs of companies, individuals, and business strategies that derive profits from the exploitation of labor trafficking and sex trafficking across international borders. The investigation, known as Trafficking Inc., is dedicated to exploring two distinct types of human trafficking: labor trafficking and sex trafficking. These…

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2023 Trafficking in Persons Report

2023 Trafficking in Persons Report by the US Department of State presents a comprehensive assessment of the global state of human trafficking and outlines efforts to enhance response and coordination. It sheds light on survivor stories, exposes new tactics employed by traffickers. Tactics such as cyber scam operations, and provides recommendations for collaborative action to…

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