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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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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…

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The Impact of UAE’s Economic Powerhouse Status on the Response to Sexual Trafficking

August 2, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), with its strategic location between Europe and Asia, its oil reserves, and progressive policies, has emerged as a significant economic hub attracting massive foreign investment and contributing to intricate global financial networks. The country has massively invested in infrastructure, tourism, and technology, to diversify its economy and reduce its dependence…

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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…

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Overcoming the Stigma Surrounding Sex Trafficking Survivors

July 20, 2023 0Comments 1Reaction

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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Victim’s story from Punjab

July 11, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

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…

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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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How torture, deception and inaction underpin UAE’s thriving sex trafficking industry

June 13, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

How torture, deception, and inaction underpin the UAE's thriving sex trafficking industry. In a recent Reuters report, the issue of human trafficking for sex work in the UAE is brought to light. It is shedding much-needed attention on the immense challenges faced by the victims in their pursuit of justice. The report is titled…

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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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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…