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

August 1, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

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 UAE’s Kafala System: Harmless or Human Trafficking?

July 18, 2023 0Comments 5Reactions

The UAE’s Kafala System: Harmless or Human Trafficking? With a population of over 9 million, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) relies heavily on foreign nationals, who make up around 90 percent of its residents. These migrants mostly come from Africa, Asia, and other Middle Eastern countries, with many occupying low-wage and semi-skilled positions. The UAE's…

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What are the different types of human trafficking?

June 28, 2023 0Comments 1Reaction

What are the different types of human trafficking? Human trafficking, also known as modern-day slavery, encompasses a wide range of illicit and unjust practices. However, it is important to understand the distinction between human trafficking and sex trafficking. Continue reading to learn more about the various forms of human trafficking and the definitions of key…

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The Trafficking Inc. investigation

June 20, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

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: United Arab Emirates

June 19, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: United Arab Emirates. The US Department of State just released the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report for the United Arab Emirates. The report states that the government did not meet the minimum standards in several key areas. Officials did not regularly consider labor law violations with trafficking indicators as…

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2023 Trafficking in Persons Report

June 15, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

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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2022 Trafficking in Persons Report: United Arab Emirates

June 12, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

2022 Trafficking in Persons Report: United Arab Emirates. The 2022 Trafficking in Persons Report from the US Department of State shows that the situation surrounding the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its efforts to address human trafficking is deeply concerning. It is disheartening to note that the UAE government has not met the necessary standards…

The fact that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has prosecuted fewer and fewer individuals in cases of human trafficking is deeply concerning

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The United Arab Emirates is ignoring a human rights crisis

June 5, 2023 0Comments 3Reactions

The United Arab Emirates is ignoring a human rights crisis. The fact that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has prosecuted fewer and fewer individuals in cases of human trafficking is deeply concerning. Realizing that there are roughly 132,000 people bound up in contemporary slavery on any given day is depressing.. Despite this, the number of…

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Global operation identifies 1426 potential victims of human trafficking

June 5, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

Global operation identifies 1426 potential victims of human trafficking. A significant collaborative endeavor targeting human trafficking has resulted in the apprehension of 212 individuals and the identification of 1,426 possible victims subjected to sexual exploitation, coerced begging, and forced criminal activities across 44 nations. Named Operation Global Chain, which took place from May 8 to…

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In 2021, the Global Slavery Index revealed a heartbreaking truth about the UAE

May 29, 2023 0Comments 1Reaction

In 2021, the Global Slavery Index revealed a heartbreaking truth about the UAE. On any given day, approximately 132,000 individuals are trapped in the chains of modern slavery. It's a deeply distressing number, a stark reminder of the suffering endured by countless souls. When we consider the statistics, they paint a sorrowful picture. For every…

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Statement: Crises drive an increase in human trafficking – Here’s how we stop it

May 28, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

Statement: Crises drive an increase in human trafficking. Here’s how we stop it. Around 25 percent of the global population, which is approximately two billion people, currently resides in regions affected by conflicts. They are enduring highly unstable conditions that make women and girls vulnerable to trafficking risks. Recent studies have revealed that human trafficking…