In September 2022, the families of two young Brazilian women reported them missing, sparking a nationwide search across the U.S. The [...]
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Working for Shein: low wages and 75-hour workweek no bargain
Shein has been making efforts recently to go public on the London Stock Exchange. But a recent investigation by the BBC shone a light [...]
Pakistani Police Rescue 24 from Organ Trafficking Gang
“We will remove your kidney, and you will receive 300,000 rupees [£2,300].” Sadi Ahmed was held hostage for three months by an [...]
World Cup Child Trafficking Rescue Saves 10 Nigerian Kids
Nigerian authorities have rescued 10 children — 9 girls and 1 boy — from being trafficked from Lagos to Moscow for the upcoming World [...]
How Belgian parents adopted ‘stolen’ kids from DR Congo
“It felt like a slap in the face when we heard. This is what I had always wanted to avoid. And now, despite myself, I have a [...]
Forced marriages could spike as travel restarts post-COVID-19
“I’ve been held by my ankles over a well, I’ve looked down the barrel of a gun and I’ve had a gun pointed to my [...]
China: Husband of viral bride trafficking survivor jailed
A Chinese court has sentenced six people to jail in connection with a bride trafficking case that sparked outrage across the country [...]
“Deliberate blindness” leads to slave labor conditions in Brazil
In a poor north-eastern state in Brazil workers harvest carnauba wax from palm trees to earn a meagre living. As reported by the BBC, [...]
Indian workers escape forced labor on Italian farms
Italian police have rescued 33 Indian farm laborers from severe exploitation in northern Italy, authorities announced. The workers were [...]
Cyber slavery survivors now trapped in Thai camps
Thousands of modern slavery victims were recently freed from scam compounds on the Thai-Myanmar border, thanks to increased efforts by [...]
Flight Attendant Shares Story of Saving Trafficking Victim
When flight attendant Shelia Fedrick saw an untidy girl sitting beside an older, well-dressed man on one of her flight, she was [...]
Rooney Gang Slavery Victim ‘Chased’ over £165 Fine
A man who was kept as a slave by the 11-member Rooney family for 26 years is reportedly being ‘chased’ over a £165 fine [...]
Are British victims being failed in the UK?
The number of British victims of modern slavery nearly doubled last year. But as the number rises, questions are arising around how [...]
Orphan children “volunteering” on North Korea’s farms & mines
North Korea has generated its latest human rights controversy after claiming that orphan children are working as volunteers on [...]
Organ trafficking survivor in U.K. fears for his safety
When Daniel traveled from Nigeria to the U.K. at 21 years old, the terrifying notion of being forced to undergo surgery to remove his [...]
Rohingya conscripts: victims of ethnic cleansing now forced pawns in civil war
Rohingyas living in the Rakhine State of Myanmar are being forcibly conscripted into the ruling military junta’s army according to the [...]
From modern slavery to the Olympics: dreams of a survivor
As the world turns its gaze to the Paris Olympics, the story of Mohammed Zaman sheds light on the plight faced by survivors of modern [...]
Debt in Vietnam—a pipeline to modern slavery
When hard times hit, taking out a loan is standard to help bridge the gap. But for many living in Vietnam, the BBC reports that debt [...]
Slaves ‘as Young as 14’ Rescued in East Midlands
Dr. Alex Trautrims of Nottingham University said slaves are a “key source of income” for criminal gangs A woman of Chinese [...]
Forced Marriage Survivor: “I Don’t Blame My Husband for What Happened”
One survivor of forced marriage in England is speaking out about her ordeal. Growing up Anusha (not her real name) she says she always [...]
Reports of forced labor emerge as Uzbekistan’s cotton harvest begins
Uzbekistan’s annual harvest is getting underway, and yet again reports of forced labor are popping up. The country has been [...]
Malcolm Bidali exposes Qatar’s contempt for migrant workers’ rights
Earlier this year, guards from security companies in Qatar, many of which had recently been contracted to work for the FIFA 2022 World [...]
International Justice Mission involved in violent raids, separating children from families
A recent investigation by BBC Africa Eye has raised serious concerns about the operations of one of the world’s leading [...]
Indian men answering to job ads are finding themselves on the Russian frontline
Warning: This article contains details some readers may find distressing. In a classic bait and switch, the BBC recently reported on [...]
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