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Climate Change and Human Trafficking

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Climate Change and Human Trafficking

August 23, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

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…

Prostitution Lurks in the Shadows of the UAE

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Prostitution Lurks in the Shadows of the UAE

August 20, 2023 0Comments 1Reaction

Prostitution Lurks in the Shadows of the UAE. A secret yet contentious issue continues to throw a shadow over the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is a nation famed for its richness and sophistication. Prostitution, an unspoken concern, remains a subject that UAE officials vehemently avoid acknowledging. The official narrative maintains that prostitution does…

Unveiling Human Trafficking

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Unveiling Human Trafficking

August 14, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

Unveiling Human Trafficking: The Hidden Struggle in the UAE. Beneath the opulent image of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) lies a distressing reality: a thriving network of human trafficking and exploitation. While the world admires the UAE's luxury, non-white women from countries like India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the Philippines suffer in silence under…

Human Trafficking: The Alarming Case of India’s Missing Girls and Women

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Human Trafficking: The Alarming Case of India’s Missing Girls and Women

August 10, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

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…

Silent Suffering

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Silent Suffering

August 9, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

Silent Suffering: Human Trafficking Testimonies in the UAE. Beneath the UAE's glittering facade lies a harrowing reality: human trafficking thrives in the shadows of prosperity. Survivors' voices illuminate a stark truth: the authorities' inaction and society's apathy perpetuate this crisis. Their stories demand urgent change to end the suffering and exploitation these women endure. Dreams…

Victim trapped in Dubai cries out for help

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Victim trapped in Dubai cries out for help

August 7, 2023 0Comments 2Reactions

Victim trapped in Dubai cries out for help. Betty (pseudonym), a 27-year-old victim of human trafficking from Edo State, has found herself trapped in Dubai, where she was seeking assistance due to ongoing threats from her trafficker (whose identity is withheld for safety concerns). Allegedly, her trafficker orchestrated her journey to Dubai intending to subject…

Taken Hostage in the UAE

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Taken Hostage in the UAE

August 4, 2023 0Comments 1Reaction

Taken Hostage in the UAE. Having nearly 90 percent of its populace comprised of non-natives, the United Arab Emirates leads in accommodating substantial immigrant populations. This fact might be unexpected for many given that the country's global portrayal has primarily spotlighted the towering skyscrapers and opulent hotels in Dubai. Yet concealed from widespread attention are…

Dubai new Human Trafficking destination, says NAPTIP

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Dubai new Human Trafficking destination, says NAPTIP

August 3, 2023 0Comments 1Reaction

Dubai new Human Trafficking destination, says NAPTIP. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has revealed that Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), has emerged as the preferred destination for individuals subjected to human trafficking. Mr. Nduka Nwanwenne, the Zonal Commander of NAPTIP's Benin Zonal Command, shared this information during a three-day…

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

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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…

How the War in Ukraine made the trafficking of women worse

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How the War in Ukraine made the trafficking of women worse

July 31, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

How the War in Ukraine made the trafficking of women worse. In a compelling conversation, Mimi Chakarova, the filmmaker renowned for her groundbreaking documentary “The Price of Sex”, joins One Decision's Julia Macfarlane to delve into the evolution of the fight against human trafficking and slavery. Chakarova's seminal film brought into focus the harrowing…

UN’s World Against Human Trafficking Theme for 2023

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UN’s World Against Human Trafficking Theme for 2023

July 29, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

UN’s World Against Human Trafficking Theme for 2023 wiil reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind. The theme for 2023 is clear and compelling: Reach every victim of trafficking, and leave no one behind. In today's world, global crises, conflicts, and climate emergencies have escalated the risks of trafficking. This has led to…

Should Hotel Chains Be Held Liable for Human Trafficking?

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Should Hotel Chains Be Held Liable for Human Trafficking?

July 28, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

Should Hotel Chains Be Held Liable for Human Trafficking? This latest report is a product of Trafficking Inc., a collaborative effort involving ICIJ, Reuters, and various global media organizations. In this narrative, journalist Bernice Yeung sheds light on Elizabeth's journey. The journey began in the summer of 2018 when she started engaging in prostitution. This…

The UAE’s Kafala System: Harmless or Human Trafficking?

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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…

Victim’s story from Punjab

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Victim’s story from Punjab

July 11, 2023 0Comments 1Reaction

Victim’s story from Punjab. Travel agent Shatar, a Keralite based in Dubai, is the key operator in the human trafficking chain. He is a blackmailer. "A large number of women, primarily Punjabis, are being lured to foreign shores for menial jobs and inhumane conditions," Suman (a pseudonym was used), a Ferozepur resident, explains. Suman herself…

UAE's Disregard for Human Trafficking: Uncovering the Beneficiaries

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UAE’s Disregard for Human Trafficking: Uncovering the Beneficiaries

July 10, 2023 1Comment 27Reactions

UAE's Disregard for Human Trafficking: Uncovering the Beneficiaries. Sexual exploitation is a form of human trafficking. This involves the abuse of a person's sexuality for the benefit of another person or entity. Sexual exploitation can take various forms, such as prostitution, pornography, sex tourism or forced marriage. Sex trafficking is one of the most profitable…

Philippine lenders and labor agents fleece workers seeking overseas jobs, interviews and confidential documents show. According to interviews with workers and numerous

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Philippine lenders and labor agents fleece workers seeking overseas jobs, interviews and confidential documents show

July 10, 2023 0Comments 1Reaction

Philippine lenders and labor agents fleece workers seeking overseas jobs, interviews and confidential documents show. It has been uncovered that employment agencies and loan companies in the Philippines have collaborated to deceive and exploit thousands of women seeking domestic worker jobs abroad. This is according to interviews with workers and numerous confidential complaints filed with…

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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…

Malaysia charges 4 Thais over mass graves and human trafficking camps that shocked the nation in 2015

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Malaysia charges 4 Thais over mass graves and human trafficking camps that shocked the nation in 2015

June 25, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

Malaysia charges 4 Thais over mass graves and human trafficking camps that shocked the nation in 2015. These graves were believed to contain the remains of Rohingya Muslims and Bangladeshis held captive in camps located in a jungle area near the Malaysia-Thailand border. The Malaysian Home Minister, Saifuddin Nasution, announced that the four individuals…

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