This week, the Australian government took a significant step forward in its fight against modern slavery by publishing the first batch [...]
Source: The Conversation
Australia takes new step to combat migrant worker exploitation
Workplace exploitation of migrant workers is a longstanding issue in Australia, exacerbated by a fear of immigration repercussions that [...]
Clearing up sex trafficking myths
There are a lot of dangerous misconceptions about sex trafficking that muddy the waters when it comes to prevention and protection [...]
How fashion brands sell values to cover up labor and environmental abuses
When our favorite fashion brand uses language such as “ethically sourced” and “sustainable” in their ads, we want to believe they [...]
Women and girls at perilous risk of slavery under the Taliban
Fear and panic have gripped Afghanistan’s population as the Taliban have assumed power, capturing the countries’ cities over the past [...]
Canadian Supreme Court case on sex work reignites debate on decriminalization
The case, R v. Kloubakov, is set to be heard by the Supreme Court of Canada in November 2024. The case involves two men from Calgary [...]
Better farming practices could help end cocoa slavery
Writing for The Conversation, researcher Michael Odijie posits that slavery in cocoa harvesting is a centuries-long problem. He notes [...]
How climate change exacerbates modern slavery in Africa
Modern slavery affects over 50 million people worldwide. The situation is severe in Africa, where 3.8 million people are working in [...]