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Not a Single Safe Place – Ukrainian Women After 2 years of war

April 2, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

Not a Single Safe Place – Ukrainian Women After 2 years of war. As the world's attention shifts, the pain of Ukrainian refugees, particularly women, remains a largely forgotten tragedy amidst the ongoing conflict. A study back in 2022 conducted by the University of Birmingham under the SEREDA Project tried to shed light on…

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Alarming Surge in Human Trafficking Reports in Australia

January 1, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

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

December 29, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

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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How widespread is Human Trafficking?

December 29, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

How widespread is Human Trafficking? Human trafficking is a heinous crime that transcends borders, affecting individuals from all walks of life and corners of the world. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has been diligently collecting international statistics on detected victims of human trafficking since 2003, revealing a stark reality – human…

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How to Identify Fake Job Adverts Linked to Human Trafficking

December 26, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

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

December 25, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

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

December 22, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

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

December 20, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

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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Human Rights Watch: Mass Surveillance in the UAE Threatens Rights

December 1, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

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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The Hardships of Migrant Women in the UAE

September 25, 2023 0Comments 1Reaction

The Hardships of Migrant Women in the UAE. This dichotomy between the dazzling opulence and the darker realities of life in the UAE beckons us to explore the untold narratives that exist behind the glittering curtain. For migrant women in the UAE, life is both resilience and struggle. Their journey often leads them down a…

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UAE under human rights scrutiny – 200 civil societies groups sign warning letter to the cop28 participating Governments

September 14, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

UAE is under human rights scrutiny ahead of the COP28 United Nations climate summit scheduled for later this year, over 200 civil society groups have united in a concerted effort to address pressing human rights concerns. Directed towards the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the host nation for this pivotal event, and all participating governments, their…

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Climate Change, Human Mobility, and the Africa Climate Summit

September 4, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

Climate Change, Human Mobility, and the Africa Climate Summit. The world grapples with the far-reaching impacts of climate change. As such, the link between environmental shifts and human mobility has become undeniable. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is taking the lead in urging concrete steps to address the urgent issue of climate-induced migration. Particularly…

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Overcoming the Stigma Surrounding Sex Trafficking Survivors

July 20, 2023 0Comments 3Reactions

Overcoming the Stigma Surrounding Sex Trafficking Survivors. Sex trafficking is a global problem that affects millions of women and girls each year. It is a form of modern slavery that involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to exploit someone for sexual purposes. Sex trafficking is a violation of human rights and dignity, and…

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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…