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Modern slavery lurks behind South Africa’s spaza shops

Residents of South Africa’s townships have long relied on informal retailers known as spaza shops for food, household items, and [...]

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20 years later, but trafficking persists despite Morecambe Bay tragedy

20 years ago, on the beach of Morecambe Bay, 23 migrant workers illegally smuggled into the U.K. drowned while picking cockles on the [...]

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Australian repository of modern slavery statements an important step forward

This week, the Australian government took a significant step forward in its fight against modern slavery by publishing the first batch [...]

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Australia's bold new step to combat migrant worker exploitation

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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The words "all you needs is less" in a frame on top of a pile of clothing and shoes depicting over consumption in fast fashion.

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 [...]

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Women and girls at perilous risk of slavery under the Taliban

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 [...]

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Inside the supreme court of Canada

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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