International Cooperation Strengthened to Combat Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking. In March, Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser  from Germany returned from a trip to Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, where she finalized agreements aimed at enhancing operational police cooperation to combat organized crime and drug trafficking. Recognizing the urgent need for collaborative…

The Global Hub for Sex Trafficking. Revelations in the past few have shed light on Dubai, exposing it as a global hub for sex trafficking. While the world may have been unaware of the extent of this issue, the reality is grim, with countless victims ensnared in forced prostitution and sexual enslavement. Most commonly, human…

Cybercrime, Money Laundering, and Human Trafficking. In recent years, the interconnection of cybercrime, money laundering, and human trafficking has become increasingly apparent, with the UAE serving as a focal point for these illicit activities. An article in Le Monde sheds light on the intricate web of criminal operations thriving in Dubai's business district, where individuals…

A Hidden Crisis: Unacknowledged Human and Sex Trafficking in the UAE. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), beneath the facade of luxury and progress, hides a grim reality: the persistent issue of human and sex trafficking. Despite independent observers shedding light on this harrowing problem, the UAE authorities seem to turn a blind eye, perpetuating a…

Lost Life: Surviving Human Trafficking from Nigeria to Dubai. *Martha shared her story of human trafficking from Africa to Dubai for sexual exploitation. *Martha, aged 21, narrated how she was lured by a woman in Nigeria with promises of a well-paying job in Dubai. The trafficker claimed *Martha could replace a Nigerian lady working for…

Send Them Home – Stop Human Trafficking. A new exhibition, titled 'Send Them Home – Stop Human Trafficking,' is set to open in London on November 17, shedding light on the trafficking of African women to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for sexual exploitation. Organized by Send Them Home, a campaign group aiding the repatriation…

A Victim's Story of Human Trafficking from Nigeria to Dubai. In a revealing interview, a survivor named *Lucy shares her experience of being trafficked from Nigeria to Dubai for sexual exploitation. The interview, offers a firsthand account of the trafficking journey, shedding light on the manipulation and abuse faced by vulnerable individuals. Sold false promises…

A Tale of Human Trafficking: *Liza's Ordeal. Stories like *Liza's serve as poignant reminders of the harrowing experiences faced by many.  *Liza, a 29-year-old woman from an undisclosed location, shared her traumatic account of when she went to Dubai in 2014. It commenced with an opportunity offered by a woman. What seemed like a chance…

A Tragic Tale of Cruelty: Anna's Story. A young woman, referred to as *Anna, recounted her traumatic experience of being trafficked from her home country to Dubai. This unsettling conversation exposes the dark side of human trafficking, shedding light on the deceit and exploitation faced by innocent individuals. At just 18 years old, Anna's journey…