Category: Labor Trafficking

“Italian Mafia Reinvests Billions in Guns and Drugs,” Says ‘Save the Children’

October 27, 2013

Posted on La Gazetta del Mezzogiorno on August 5, 2013— “Italy had the highest number of victims of human trafficking and exploitation in all of Europe in 2010, according to a study released Thursday by Save the Children. Of a total 9,500 cases reported in Europe, some 2,400 were in Italy, the NGO said in … More “Italian Mafia Reinvests Billions in Guns and Drugs,” Says ‘Save the Children’

India, China, Pakistan, Nigeria on Slavery’s List of Shame, Says Report

October 25, 2013

By Tim Hume, CNN, on October 17, 2013— “A new report claiming to be the most comprehensive look at global slavery says 30 million people are living as slaves around the world. The Global Slavery Index, published by the Australia-based Walk Free Foundation, lists India as the country with by far the most slaves, with … More India, China, Pakistan, Nigeria on Slavery’s List of Shame, Says Report

Child Labor Down But Not Enough, According to Third International Conference on Child Labor

October 25, 2013

Posted by AFP News on October 9, 2013— “Despite recent declines in the incidence of child labor much more must be done to tackle the issue, the Third International Conference on Child Labor heard Tuesday. International Labor Organization (ILO) Director-General Guy Ryder urged redoubled efforts, decrying the fact a target to eliminate the worst instances … More Child Labor Down But Not Enough, According to Third International Conference on Child Labor

SICILY: Divers Recover Eritrean and Somali Migrant Bodies From Boat Wreck

October 21, 2013

  Italian soldiers carry the body of a victim of the ship of immigrants that sank on October 3, 2013 as divers recovered 32 more bodies, on October 6, 2013 in the Lampedusa harbour (AFP). For The Buenos Aires Herald on October 6, 2013— “Divers searched rough waters off the coast of Sicily today for … More SICILY: Divers Recover Eritrean and Somali Migrant Bodies From Boat Wreck

Pope Francis Renews Criticism of ‘Slave Labor’, Defends Immigrants’ Rights

October 20, 2013

On September 24, 2013 for The Buenos Aires Herald— “Pope Francis urged countries to welcome and respect migrants and refugees and not treat them as “pawns on the chessboard of humanity”. Francis, who has made the defense of the poor and vulnerable a cornerstone of his papacy, said in a message for the World Day … More Pope Francis Renews Criticism of ‘Slave Labor’, Defends Immigrants’ Rights

VIETNAM: The Trade of the Underaged

October 14, 2013

By Lien Hoang on October 2, 2013 — “”It’s basic police work,” said Michael Brosowski describing his activities with the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation, a nongovernmental agency that rescues children working in sweatshops in Vietnam. When it learns about a case of child labour, workers for the agency scout out suspected factories, snoop around posing as, say, … More VIETNAM: The Trade of the Underaged

One in Ten Kids Globally are Child Laborers—and That’s Considered Good News

October 10, 2013

By Tim Fernholz on September 23, 2013— Paying parents more would force fewer children into work. Reuters/Andrew Biraj Wondering how 168 million child laborers could be a positive thing? Well, the number represents about a third fewer workers aged 5 to 17 than there were in 2000. The fastest decrease in child laborers has come … More One in Ten Kids Globally are Child Laborers—and That’s Considered Good News

MALAYSIA: Economic Growth Leading to More Human Trafficking Victims?

September 5, 2013

By Ludy Green on July 27, 2013 for The Huffington Post— “Despite Malaysia’s recent increase in prosperity, the country remains plagued by thousands of human trafficking cases annually. A lack of opportunity for economic growth in neighboring countries leads many individuals to join criminal networks that “traffic young girls and women for sexual exploitation.” Inconsistent … More MALAYSIA: Economic Growth Leading to More Human Trafficking Victims?

Women from Romania & Ukraine Fall Victim to Forced Labor

August 28, 2013

On August 19, 2013, for The Slovak Spectator— “Ukrainian, Moldovan, Bulgarian, Romanian, and potentially Vietnamese men and women have fallen victim to forced labour in Slovakia, according to the Trafficking in Persons Report issued by the US Department of State, which monitored the situation from April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013. According to the … More Women from Romania & Ukraine Fall Victim to Forced Labor

Training About Youth Sex Trafficking for Service Providers

July 9, 2013

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking of Youth facilitated by Leslie Briner, MSW This workshop is designed for service providers, educators, and community members who work with youth or want to learn more about sexual exploitation and trafficking. Topics include: the social and cultural context of sexual exploitation, the subculture of prostitution, harm and impacts, … More Training About Youth Sex Trafficking for Service Providers