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…
COP28 and the UAE's Image. The upcoming 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) presents the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a significant opportunity to project an image of environmental stewardship and human rights progress on the global stage. However, as the UAE prepares to host this prestigious event, examining how the country…
The UAE's Human Rights Lobby. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently embarked on an ambitious lobbying campaign to project an image of a nation committed to defending human rights and upholding its international obligations. While these efforts have gained some attention, it is essential to highlight the stark contrast between the UAE's carefully cultivated…
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…
The Complex World of Human Trafficking in the UAE. Located in the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is often recognized for its affluent image, marked by towering skyscrapers and a lifestyle of luxury. However, beneath this facade exists a troubling issue - the UAE's involvement in human trafficking, specifically the sex trade.
In…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…